Wow! Thriller’s are my absolute favourite genre of novel, and this is one that is certain to haunt me and remain in my memory.

When I was ten follows two sisters, and their old next-door neighbour/closest friend. Years of humiliation and abuse from their parents culminates in the murder of both parents during the night. All of the girls tell lies about what happened that night, but secrets have a habit of getting out.

For most thrillers I read, I tend to guess the ending relatively quickly. But this book kept me on my toes. Just as I thought I’d figured things out, Fiona Cummins would blindside me with another plot twist. I was left gob-smacked and blown away more times than I can remember.

Fiona Cummins’ writing is extraordinary. Some of the narrative actually made me feel sick to my stomach, from the pure thrill and disbelief of what I was reading. The novel touches on some really dark topics, but it does it in a sensitive yet haunting manner. I genuinely did not want to put this book down. It lived with me whilst I wasn’t reading it. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it! I felt so invested in the lives of the characters. I haven’t read any of her previous works, but I will definitely be hunting them down now.

I want to thank Netgalley, the author and publishers for allowing me to read this book and give my personal opinion. This is an absolute must read for any thriller fans!