: You enjoy dark, psychological thrillers that prioritize character development and aren't afraid to confront uncomfortable social issues.

: Written during the global health crisis, the narrative incorporates the "new norm" of masks, social distancing, and the strain the pandemic placed on domestic life and legal systems. Family Loyalty

Callie steals the show. She could have easily been a trope—the junkie sister—but Slaughter gives her immense agency, wit, and heartbreaking vulnerability. Watching her reclaim her power is the highlight of the novel.

– A good man who knows nothing of Leigh’s past. His role highlights the difficulty of intimacy when one carries unspoken trauma.