Synopsis
Julia and Sienna Larkin are sisters-in-law, connected by Julia's husband and Sienna's brother, Jason. More than that, the two have been devoted best friends since Jason introduced them. To Sienna, Jason can do no wrong, and although Julia knows he's not perfect, they've built a comfortable life and family together. Recently, Jason has been putting in long hours to secure a promotion at work, so when his boss is found brutally murdered--his lips sewn shut--the Larkins are shocked and unsettled, especially as local gossip swirls.
A few days later, Julia and Sienna's lives are upended when Jason gets into a car accident and is placed in a medically induced coma. Worse, the police arrive with news that he's the prime suspect in the murder investigation. With Jason unable to respond--and with Julia and Sienna working to clear his name--the two women find their friendship threatened for the first time: Sienna staunchly maintains her brother's innocence, but as their investigation uncovers a complicated web of secrets, Julia is less sure she's willing to defend her husband.
Review
The characters' personalities are strong from page one, and their stories are quite the journey! I have seen a lot of hate for Sienna, but I LOVED her from the beginning. She is a bold character who may not be someone you want to befriend, but for this story, she is perfect.
Twists are expected in thrillers, and this one did not disappoint. I did figure out who did it before the reveal, but that's just to say it lines up and isn't some twist from left field. I like figuring it out because I feel smart, but if you like to be taken by complete surprise, this story doesn't do a lot to hide it from you.
To all the thriller lovers out there, definitely pick this one up! I'll be reading more of Megan Collins in the future.
Thank you, Atria Books and Goodreads, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dates read: March 29, 2023 - March 29, 2023