This is one of those books with a dark and haunting atmosphere that is perfect for the spooky season. The unique blend of grief, fairy tales, and a serial killer made the story very interesting. I will definitely be reading more from this author as I really liked her writing style.

A book about a woman who has recently lost her mother and through the process she explores boundaries of the dead vs being alive, the good vs the bad, almost losing touch with reality.
I was expecting more of a thriller but it’s heavier on the psychological side. Bri the FMC is learning how to cope with the loss of a loved one and having to confront reality with a person no longer present, does become repetitive at some point and towards the end, I just wanted the book to finish.
I found interesting when I was reading about the killer and his internal thoughts. He is very disturbed individual who has killed 51 women and is obsessed with putting them to sleep like Sleeping Beauty.
On the negative side the story felt more like a paranormal historical fiction than a thriller. Too much emphasis on the FMC grieving and dealing with the loss of a loved one, that didn’t feel there was much of a suspense that kept me at the edge.

This psychological suspense novel is a breathtaking blend of haunting atmosphere and intense fear. The narrative is a masterful exploration of dread and suspense, with each page dripping with chilling intensity. This book will grip you with its darkly mesmerising prose and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I would highly be recommending it.

Blending fairy tales, serial killers, and grief into one haunting and lyrical novel, Vanishing Daughters is a novel not to be missed. Equal parts spooky and sad, Pelayo has created a book that really gets to the heart of losing someone that is incredibly vital and special to your life and how that trauma reverberates through your whole life and relationships. It is also an extremely suspenseful and satisfying thriller, with a beautiful ending that will bring a tear to your eye.