I really liked the plot of this novel, an investigative author who goes to a small town to research and write about an old orphanage where abuse and a possible murder occurred. While those connected to the past begin mysteriously dying.

What made me really struggle with this book was the main character, Alex. She was a very unlikeable character to me. In short, I found her annoying. She was someone who jumped to conclusions (mostly incorrect), interfered with law enforcement, was awful to some characters (specifically Lola and Xander), and didn’t seem great at her job as an investigative author.

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.