Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A little slow-paced for me. I also found the characters a little unbelievable and boring. Not really my cup of tea.

I didn’t dislike this book as much as some others, however I also didn’t love it. I felt that it started off really strong and had a good premise but I didn’t enjoy the way the story went and the twist in the ending.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

a bit long winded, kept losing myself in this one

I felt cheated by the author. The reader should always be able to trust the narrator to present the truth. Any author can come up with a twist that cannot be predicted by the reader if the narrator is not being honest. That's plain cheating by the author and lazy writing. The author should be clever enough to allow the narrator to present an honest account of events and yet still be able to surprise the reader. Add to that a completely ridiculous and unbelievable ending and two stars starts to look generous.

Oh man I wanted this to be good. I wanted this to be a guilty pleasure book I could add to my collection when I have readers block.

But this book was trash, I feel really bad saying that because someone spent time writing it but the book read like a script for a really bad soap opera aka Riverdale 

I agree with other reviewers that the plot twists were shocking and surprising but they were only shocking and surprising because it’s not plausible in any way shape or form

I liked the premise here. The description perfectly fits the type of book I enjoy--abduction survivor, shady backstory, unreliable narrators. The best part of this book was the atmosphere. It was truly creepy, and I couldn't stop reading because I needed to understand what was going on. The author did a good job of making the reader need to know the ending. It was fast-paced and an easy read once you get going.

However, around halfway through the plot became a little too implausible for my liking. The ending/explanation wasn't for me, but I don't want to spoil it for other readers. The twist is certainly unexpected, though!

I really enjoyed this book. It was gripping, thrilling, full of twists and turns, suspenseful and wonderfully written! Would definitely recommend!

A solid thriller that engages readers with an interesting premise, a unique experience, and an excellent ending. I highly recommend!

Really enjoyed and was totally hooked from the start. I would and have recommend to friends who are into similar reads.

This book blew me away and yet reminded me of another book. Overall great story and plot. I would recommend to friends.

I loved the book! First book i've read by A J Willis and it won't be the last. Keep me engrossed from beginning till the last page. This was really good!

This is the first book I read from this author and it kept me gripped from the beginning. The characters were very believable and the plot very engaging. It as a very enjoyable reading and I’m looking forward to reading more books from this author.

this book was honestly so bad, half of the plot did not make any bit of sense and it also just did not fuck with me with damon’s wife being MIA for her kids life.

This book was a good read, but it seemed dragged on. The story line was intriguing I just wish there wouldn’t have been so much filler and more action!

An enjoyable read, some twists in places you wouldn't expect them to be , if you know what I mean but I did enjoy this book ..

This book was incredible!. The writing style was perfection, the plot had the reader hooked from the first page and kept that interest right to the very end as the suspense built. Throw into the mix and ending that I simply did not see coming, and this book is without a doubt a perfect thriller!.

What a read!! Loved it! 

Mara Sitwell was only eleven when she went missing.

Nineteen years later, she’s been found wandering through remote woodland, alone and confused.

She says she’s been kept in an underground cell for all these years - but refuses to reveal anything about the man who snatched her.

What does she have to hide? And who’s she’s protecting?

Her brother-in-law, Damian, certainly doubts she’s telling the whole truth.

He fears she might even be danger to his young children, especially when his wife insists on moving Mara into their home.

To save his family, Damian will have to prove what really happened to Mara all those years ago.

But the truth is never easy to uncover when it’s been buried so deep. . .

Really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend. I can’t wait to read more from this author! Thank you netgalley for my ARC

What a book!!! 

His wife's sister is a story told from the point of view of Damian. His sister in law Mara manages to escape her captor after 19 years. She is very clingy to her sister Lucia. Lucia has always blamed herself for her sisters kidnap, so when she returns she can't help but pander to her every need. Damian doesn't trust Mara he thinks she dangerous. Then things start to go wrong really quickly. 

This book had me gripped from the very begining. I couldn't put it down. This has to be one of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a very long time. 
I am still confused about what really happened and I'm okay with that. 
Damian has a very unhealthy obsession with Mara's kidnappung. The way he narrates the story is really gripping. 

I recommend this book to everyone. If you love psychological thrillers you will not be disappointed. The ending took such a twist I fifnt even see it coming at all! I loved it. Easy 5 stars 🌟  if you loved the book thd silent patient you will love this!

Oh wow!!!!!! This book took me by surprise, being as animated as I am, I am debating if I should give a mini review without spoiling every damn thing or just leave it like this.

WOW!!

But nope, I have to do a little something and give my reasons why, of course. Lucia has never given up hope that her sister is still alive after being abducted when she was very young, and when Mara came back into her life, I damn near almost cried, I thought that was the most beautiful thing ever. But then we have Damian, Lucia’s husband, who from the beginning I found weird. He is a stay at home dad, a freelancer, and also a tad bit controlling. He appears to be this supportive husband, but we later find out things about him that are a little eerie.  And we can’t rule out Mara as well, she was SPOOKY! Or at least we thought, UNTIL THE END!!

Lucia was a character that I found to be so annoying and oblivious to everything around her, but Damian and Mara were not what they seemed, and it made me look at Lucia in a whole different light.

“Not what they seemed” seems to be my overall feeling of this book, keep that in mind when you read it. I finished it in one day, a page turner for sure.

Thank you Netgalley, AJ Willis and his publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

The first few lines of this book made my heart beat faster! Its the nightmare every mother dreads. I was so happy when she came home. I totally believed Damien, why, because he was so convincing. I really thought Mara's ordeal had left her so damaged that she hated him, how wrong was I. Mara was so brave and it was a lovely happy ending for her. I loved this book!:)