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A review by amy_reads4
Keep It in the Family by John Marrs
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my first ever John Marrs book, and oh my goodness this blew me away, I read it in 24 hours!
We follow Mia and Finn, a married couple who have moved in with his over bearing parents whilst saving for a house of their own. When a renovation becomes available for purchase in the area they know this is their chance to make a start on their own. However, discovering the skeletal remains of children in their attic was not a part of the plan, and from there everything and everyone begins to unravel.
Firstly please check your trigger warnings for this, as it involves child loss and serial child unalivings. I am someone who normally really struggles to read about children suffering but I found John writes in a way that includes the story without being unnecessarily over the top.
His writing style was so easy to read, in fact I plan to move straight onto another one of his books next.
This was so jammed packed full of action and twists and turns that kept you guessing along the way. I did guess the reveals but it did not ruin my experience at all, in fact I really enjoyed following the breadcrumbs that were left for us as readers and seeing if my guesses were right.
I will be thinking about this book and recommending it to those who enjoy dark thrillers for a very very long time!
We follow Mia and Finn, a married couple who have moved in with his over bearing parents whilst saving for a house of their own. When a renovation becomes available for purchase in the area they know this is their chance to make a start on their own. However, discovering the skeletal remains of children in their attic was not a part of the plan, and from there everything and everyone begins to unravel.
Firstly please check your trigger warnings for this, as it involves child loss and serial child unalivings. I am someone who normally really struggles to read about children suffering but I found John writes in a way that includes the story without being unnecessarily over the top.
His writing style was so easy to read, in fact I plan to move straight onto another one of his books next.
This was so jammed packed full of action and twists and turns that kept you guessing along the way. I did guess the reveals but it did not ruin my experience at all, in fact I really enjoyed following the breadcrumbs that were left for us as readers and seeing if my guesses were right.
I will be thinking about this book and recommending it to those who enjoy dark thrillers for a very very long time!