4 Stars from me
This intense psychological thriller follows the life of Emily who is struggling to keep on top of things as a new mum. Keen to be seen to be coping, she tries hard to maintain the house, washing, meals etc for her husband Simon while in reality she is not coping well and feeling lonely. Before having the baby they were both teachers at the same school and for him life is pretty much as it was before.
Emily is slipping into paranoia and often feels as though she is being watched. With no friends left on the scenes, and a distracted husband, she is grateful when the woman who returns her missing cat is friendly and before long she is an integral part of their lives.
The book is told in two POVs, first Emily’s and then Anna’s which gave a nice dimension to understanding the story arc and the character’s motives.
As for Simon, let’s just say he isn’t winning any prizes for husband of the year…
This story of domestic noir comes with a side order of fate, family and trust which makes for compelling reading.
My thanks to the author, Simon & Schuster UK and Netgalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Blurb:
You are inside.
With your husband and baby. Your life warm and calm and untroubled.
I am outside.
Alone. Looking in. Watching you.
You have all I ever wanted.
Now it’s time for you to share.
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