I really enjoyed this book, a mix of folklore, suspense and mystery. Set near the Salton Sea in California, a new location for me, the setting is as gritty as the characters. The plot is very twisty with a surprise ending. I love the folklore story of la Siguanaba and how the author blended the into the story of 3 missing women. Lots of family drama, secrets, betrayals and painful pasts. There is a lot of Spanish dialogue, so if you don't speak Spanish, you might want a translator open to fully understand what is being said.

I would add a horror/supernatural tag to this book first and foremost! This was a great thriller. It had just the right amount of twists and turns and fake leads so you didn’t get bored, but not enough that you’d lose the plot. I would not have guessed this was a retelling of Persephone/Demeter which is what drew me to this book initially. All in all a great and thrilling supernatural read!

If you’re in the mood for the next great thriller, check out Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan. It was an engaging read.

I enjoyed this book. The only issue I had was that sometimes the switch over between points of view was not very well defined, and I got a little confused at times.