The story alternates POVs and timelines between Krissy Jacobs in the aftermath of her daughter's death and Margot Davis, January's childhood friend & present-day crime reporter who has returned to her hometown to care for her ailing uncle only to be drawn in by a missing person case which is eerily similar to one that shattered her childhood.

As some of the details came through about January & her death, I couldn't help but draw parallels to JonBenet Ramsey, a case that stunned me as a little girl and ignited my interest in true crime docos at a young age. It wasn't until after I finished listening that I looked further into the background of the book & realised the Author is none other than "Crime Junkie" & true crime podcaster, Ashley Flowers. The whole setup of the story makes total sense now, especially having listened to it on audiobook. This is exactly why I like to go into my reads blind because it makes for a more thrilling reading experience. 

Overall, the storyline kept me engaged with well-developed characters and plenty of red herrings. Just when I thought I had it figured out Ashley would throw us another piece of evidence that changed the whole direction of the case. 

The ending is a bit open ended and this may infuriate some, but I still think it's the perfect read for true crime and thriller lovers alike. I highly recommend you give this a listen on audiobook, the narration was stellar 👌