Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
This book pulled me in right from the start. I could picture every detail—the setting felt dusty, dark, and immersive in the best way. I was completely hooked. But then… something shifted. The tension started to fizzle out, and for a moment, I actually considered putting it down.
Thankfully, I didn’t. Around the halfway point, things picked up again, and the suspense built beautifully toward a gripping climax. I was back in it, flipping pages like mad.
The ending, however, felt a bit rushed. I also wish the relationship between Bridig and Emma had been explored more deeply—it had so much emotional potential. Overall, I had hoped for a darker tone throughout the book, especially given the powerful setup.
That said, the author’s note at the end really struck a chord. The protagonist lives with pain, yet every doctor insists there’s nothing wrong—a reality that so many people, especially women, can relate to. That part felt deeply seen and genuinely important. A subtle but powerful message, delivered with care. Well done to the author for that.