I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. As soon as I saw this book on here, I immediately requested it, without even knowing the premise. I previously read Sophie's prior book, Cuckoo on here before the title was even revealed and I loved it so I dove right into Magpie and I couldn't put it down. The book focuses on a husband and wife who are growing more and more distant either each passing day and their lives before and after their son goes missing. Just when I thought I had a handle on the story, a plot twist I didn't see coming threw me for a loop and just when the dust settled, another one came and wow! With interesting characters, and plot weaving in the past and current day told by a husband and wife, I thoroughly enjoyed Magpie and can't wait to see what Sophie comics up with next!

Magpie sifts among the ruins of a crumbling 20-year marriage that was based upon guilt, deceit, avoidance, and blame. From the onset, Claire and Duncan's union was cursed with a tragedy that neither knew how to recover from nor how to cope with the subsequent psychological damage. Each retreated into themselves, seeking numbness for the pain and falling into a constant state of apathy towards the other—and in Duncan's case, toward their son, Joe.

It was a compelling, heart-rendering story about flawed people left to wallow in the consequences—emotional crippling by anguish and guilt—brought about by their own poor choices. This story will haunt you.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Sophie Draper for an ARC of 'Magpie' in exchange for an honest review.

Magpie by author Sophie Draper is a very anticipated read for me! Have only started but will update when finished, I am sure Sophie Draper will not disappoint. I first found this author on Netgalley as a “secret” read and review. Reviewers went into her first novel, Cuckoo, totally blind! It made the book perfect in my opinion! That alone (the way she drew in the readers) made me instantly want to read and review her next book, Magpie!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.