Wow! What an amazing debut novel!
I would categorize this book as a psychological drama novel and it’s a very good one.

When I first read the plot of the novel, it seemed more of a straight up drama to me but then I read some reviews about the novel and decided to give it a shot, and I’m very happy that I did. I have to say I have read similar novels to this one, but this one just stood out then the other ones. It had this distinctness to it that was so enjoyable to read and it that what makes it such a great book.

Stella has to be my favourite character. Not only because she is the protagonist of the story, but she is also such an unreliable character. When she tells everyone that she’s seen her daughter who went missing almost 20 years ago and who was presumed “dead,” obviously no one is going to believe her but she knows deep inside that’s its her daughter. I think it’s her confidence that makes her such a great character. She never gives up and continues to search for answers even though she knows the outcome might be dangerous.

It’s easy to distinguish the unlikable characters from the liked ones and while reading this novel you will easily hate some characters more than others.


The plot was so simple, but it also had a layer of complexity to it which made it so fun and exhilarating to read.

A job very well done and I can’t wait to see what Norebäck has in store for us next!