The X sisters, Jax and Lexie, spent their summers at their grandmother's estate, Sparrow Crest. Much of their time was spent swimming in the deep, dark pool - the pool where there grandmother's daughter, Rita, had drowned. Their grandmother warned them never to swim in the pool at night - but when they did, Jax could swear she saw someone under the water. Now Jax and Lexie are grown up, but Lexie suffers with bi-polar disorder and Jax has moved across the country, in part to get away from her sister. When she gets urgent voicemails from her sister, babbling about the pool and the things she's discovered about, Jax thinks that Lexie is just having a manic episode. But when Lexie drowns in the pool, Jax begins to wonder if the rumors about the pool are true. THE DROWNING KIND is a great, spooky read. I have read and enjoyed all of McMahon's books and this is one of her best!

This definitely ranks in the top 5 books that I have read this year.The theme of the story is that of a family and a mysterious,spooky pool of water on the family estate. I loved the gothic feel of this book and how it played out with a slow dreadful scare. The author has created two different timelines - one set in the 1920s right before the Great Depression. The other story is set in the present day. I do not like to give too much away, because this book deserves to have a reader coming in as a clean slate to truly appreciate this ghost story. It's that good and you will enjoy it that much more. It was the perfect book for me to read today as it stormed off and on and that rainy dark day lent itself well to the creepy goodness of this book. I found this book to be very engrossing. The author of the novel does a wonderful job creating a very descriptive, perfectly imperfect cast of characters. I was enthralled with it from the very beginning. That gorgeous book cover was what initially grabbed my attention when I went to request it. The fantastic cover lived up to the book,as the book was equally as wonderful. I can't wait to see what else Jennifer McMahon has coming up for us next.

I would like to thank Jennifer McMahon, Gallery Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Holly molly chips without guacamole! Another mind blurring, nail biter, soul shaker, stomach churning novel just crushed my mind!!!

Okay: there are two types of books: the forgettable ones: you give your self a mental high five when you finish them as another trim from your Mount tbr and you just already get another one in your hands, moving on your intellectually fulfilled life!

But the second type is a little complicated one. As soon as you finish it, you sit a few minutes, mouth agape, dripping saliva and then you start to hit your head against the wall or wash your face with ice cold water to loosen up and wide the stupidly shocked expression from your face. But the story of the book keeps occupying your mind and you start to think about the characters, twists, WTF moments over and over obsessively: that means book is already cursed you and it will stay in your mind for longer days you’ve expected and you need a strong drink, probably Irish products will be your life saver! (Probably Jameson Neat soothes your smoking brain cells)

As you can guess: this book represents the second type. As soon as I read the last page, I started to scream and throw the book away as if my hands were on fire! Side effects of last minute you didn’t see it coming twist.

The facts i enjoyed:

Jennifer McMahon is extremely talented author who writes brilliant spooky, blood freezing, ghost, spirit, paranormal tales. Invited was at my top 10 favorite reads of 2019.

Truly captivating, hooking storyline: Well, after reading two sisters’ haunted bound, dysfunctional family story about grief, loss, dark secrets takes at dark, terrifying house reminds you of Dracula’s castle named Sparrow Chest which is also famous with its pool healing the people and making your wishes come true with a price you never wish to pay made me shout “ yes, bring it out! This is absolutely my cup of Chardonnay!”

Breathtaking Pacing: going back and forth between 1929s and present time: learning about the dark history of Brandenburg Springs Hotel and Resort and the family’s secret history was such riveting and exciting experience.

At late 20’s, New Hampshire: Ethel Monroe’s true desire to have a child in expanse to risk everything in her life, her self destructive tendencies, her wish which comes true with a result of trapping her family in a cursed place. Because there’s a simple rule: Spring does not give without taking.

And I’m the present time: we’re introduced Jax, running away from her unhealthy relationship with her sister Lexie who is suffering from bipolar. But after one night getting nine missed calls from her sister who seems like out of her meds, delirious because of another manic attack, the very next day her aunt Diane gives the bad news. Her sister who is skilled swimmer was drowned at the pool: the very same pool so many women have lost their lives including their aunt Rita.

Lexie always tries to convince her: there was a woman at the bottom of the pool calling her. And Jax of course thought that it was another mind game her sister played. But what if she told her the truth from the beginning!

Overall: the writing was intriguing as always but I found some little plot holes and I mostly enjoyed the supporting characters: especially Aunt Diane and eccentric father Ted were my favorites.

I have complex feelings about Jax. She was too overshadowed by Lexie’s dominant, shiny, vivid characteristics. From the beginning she seemed lost, barely holding together, suffering from grief, visiting her childhood memories to find out the secret of the pool.

For those reasons: I cut some points but it was still breathtakingly alluring, head spinning reading that you hardly put it down. So I’m rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 horrific, ghostly, dazzling stars! I loved this author’s books so much and I cannot wait to read her upcoming works!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books / Scout Press/Simon&Schuster for sharing this epic ARC with me in exchange my honest opinions.

My favorite book I’ve read this year. This book surrounds a family and a body of water. It’s Difficult to give too many details and this is a book that you want to read blind. The family is connected somehow to the body of water. The story is captivating and mystifying at the same time.