Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water…but wait, did you ever really think that? The water has all sorts of terrifying things in it, hiding expectantly, ready to shred. Well, that and Aquaman.
And so, using uniquely British folklore, this story makes you think twice about water. What’s there? So hungry, so ready to devour.
One intrepid journalist is determined to find out. The recent events collide with her traumatic childhood experience in a way she can’t let go off. And so she goes back to her small town and sets off to uncover the truth behind all these people being dragged down into their watery graves.
This was my first time reading Reynolds, and the first impression is solid. The man knows how to tell an exciting well-paced tale. I liked the backstory, the descriptions, the writing style.
On the flip side, I wished the narrative was done in the past tense, for some reason the present tense for this particular story didn’t quite work for me. Didn’t like the ending much. And, most importantly, didn’t much like the protagonist, Sam. Specifically, I found her obnoxious, rude, and annoying. Don’t know how she got anywhere as a journalist. Just a sort of off-putting lead for a book. But overall, it worked well enough, and was a pleasantly quick read and a very decent introduction to the author. Thanks Netgalley.

3.5 stars

I really enjoyed this one. The tension was high, the creep factor just right. It was a pretty unique story (for me at least.) and I hope to see more of this trope in the future.

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.