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The Funfair
THEN
It's Rachel's favourite night of the the end-of-summer beach party with all her best friends. They're going to do something break into the abandoned funfair. It'll be a night to remember. And none of their lives will ever be the same again.
NOW
Years later, Rachel still lives at home with her mother, trying to keep the memories of that night far from her mind. But when her old friends return to the sleepy seaside town unexpectedly, Rachel is forced to face up to the past. Who saw what? Who lied to who? And why does the old funfair still have such a hold on them all?
A gripping psychological thriller from the author of The Beach Hut - perfect for your summer reading . . .
It's Rachel's favourite night of the the end-of-summer beach party with all her best friends. They're going to do something break into the abandoned funfair. It'll be a night to remember. And none of their lives will ever be the same again.
NOW
Years later, Rachel still lives at home with her mother, trying to keep the memories of that night far from her mind. But when her old friends return to the sleepy seaside town unexpectedly, Rachel is forced to face up to the past. Who saw what? Who lied to who? And why does the old funfair still have such a hold on them all?
A gripping psychological thriller from the author of The Beach Hut - perfect for your summer reading . . .
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July 30, 2025
Rounded up to 1.5 because the first few chapters delivered!
Fifteen years ago, something terrible happened at the abandoned fairground in the seaside town of Hollow Bay.
The events of that fateful night haunt Rachel to this day, and she hasn’t spoken to her school friends since.
Rachel once had a promising future, but now leads a lonely, quiet, dissatisfied life.
Her alcoholic mother, who Rachel still lives with, holds her responsible for her father‘s death.
For as long as Rachel can remember the old fairground along the promenade has been closed. But now construction is underway. The funfair with its Ferris wheel, roller coaster, arcade games, and worst of all, the Funhouse, are set to reopen, and it’s filling Rachel with dread.
And Rachel is convinced that someone is watching her. And that they blame her for what happened that night.
The Funfair started with promise. It was atmospheric, eerie, and ominous. The abandoned Ferris wheel and roller coaster were powerful symbols, constantly looming in Rachel’s world and effectively setting the tone for a story rooted in past trauma.
However, after this strong beginning, the plot went steadily downhill. The present-day threats toward Rachel felt somewhat juvenile and were hard to take seriously. Character motivations were also puzzling at times. Following the reveal of the first major twist, it made no sense why Rachel would willingly reconnect with any of her old friends, and vice versa. And for characters in their thirties they acted remarkably like the eighteen-year-olds they were in parts of the story – without the italics marking flashbacks, I might’ve confused the timeline
I also struggled with the depiction of the police investigation, which lacked realism. For instance, one character provided an alibi for the wrong time of day, yet the detectives seemed satisfied which undermined the credibility of the narrative.
Given the serious themes addressed (see spoiler tags for trigger warnings), I had hoped for more nuance and sensitivity. At times, it felt like characters were being harsh or cruel simply to create tension. This left me feeling uncomfortable and emotionally disconnected from the story.
Lastly, the marketing was a bit misleading. The tagline and cover suggested a gripping psychological thriller, but the focus leaned heavily toward frenemy dynamics, and relationship and workplace drama. It wasn’t quite what I was led to expect.
Unfortunately, The Funfair didn’t work for me, and I cannot personally recommend it. However, readers more interested in character-driven drama than tightly woven suspense might still find elements to enjoy.
I’d like to thank Netgalley, Hodder & Stoughton, and Leah Pitt for the e-ARC.
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August 3, 2025
After enjoying Leah Pitt’s first book last year ‘The Beach Hut’, I was pleased to receive an advanced copy of her second book and keen to get stuck in.
Told on now and then timelines, through multiple pov, the mystery of what happened 15 years ago that fateful night at the funfair is the suspense throughout the book. The main character Rachel is now an adult and living with her alcoholic mum, working as a secretary at the local
Solicitors. When three faces from her past return to the town, the secrets she thought she left behind begin to resurface.
This was a good read, however I enjoyed the authors first book much better than this one.
Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author my gifted eARC, in exchange for my honest review.
Told on now and then timelines, through multiple pov, the mystery of what happened 15 years ago that fateful night at the funfair is the suspense throughout the book. The main character Rachel is now an adult and living with her alcoholic mum, working as a secretary at the local
Solicitors. When three faces from her past return to the town, the secrets she thought she left behind begin to resurface.
This was a good read, however I enjoyed the authors first book much better than this one.
Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author my gifted eARC, in exchange for my honest review.
June 16, 2025
I don't think I would categorize this one as a thriller. Yes, suspenseful but not thrilling in the slightest. I went into this one blind not really knowing what it was about. The book itself was well written but just wasn't what I thought it was going to be about I guess.
August 19, 2025
Intriguing Till The Last Page
This was a page turner for me. It kept me questioning what would happen till the end. Not too much detailed scenery description - which I love in a book! Enjoyed it thoroughly
This was a page turner for me. It kept me questioning what would happen till the end. Not too much detailed scenery description - which I love in a book! Enjoyed it thoroughly
June 1, 2025
Thank you, NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton, for an ARC of this book.
I am really sorry to have to give a poor review. This book was not my cup of tea, and if I wasn't reading it for a review, I would have DNF-ed it.
This is the second book I have read by Leah Pitt, and for some reason, when I receive the Kindle version, the format gets extremely messed up. I had to force myself to continue from the first couple of chapters because the format was so messed up. The title and author were placed throughout the middle of paragraphs, chapters were in the middle of pages, and some pages had one word on a line in the middle of sentences.
However, I do not want to give a bad review based on formatting that didn't translate well on my Kindle. That being said, I still had trouble getting into this book. The main perspective is of Rachel with chapters of past and present, and a couple of other characters sprinkled in. Penny's perspective with the very few chapters she had from her perspective, I felt, weren't needed. The information could have been discovered by talking to Rachel or some other way. To me, her viewpoint wasn't unnecessary.
Although there are several creepy things about his book, I had a hard time getting into it, regardless of everything stated above. There was no sense of direction or motivation at all. Could Rachel have tried to find the truth of what happened since she didn't remember? or find other victims? or figure out how to take down the family ruining everyone's lives? Instead of waiting for 45 ish percent of the book, beating around the bush of what the traumatic event was? The storyline and the characters lacked depth. I didn't connect with the characters, the relationships between them also felt ingenious and lacked depth. The main character is the only one you feel sympathetic for after finding out happens, but then the friends ditch her without trying to figure out what actually happened, like they haven't been friends for very long. They just took everything at face value.
The structure of the book wasn't great to me, and although the twist was great, it seemed anti-climatic after reading a bunch of back story. And when tying everything up, everyone just was forgiving each other and without much thought seemed very ingenious. IDK. Just seemed like you could take out 100 pages, and you could tell the difference.
Anyway, I apologize about the rating it just was messy and frustrating to read. I would have DNF-ed if I didn't have to review this book mainly because it took so long to even get an inkling of what happened in the past. Even then, there wasn't much motivation for me to finish. However, I saw everyone like the twist and tried to give it a fair chance. However, how it was written and then tied up so quickly and perfectly, really unnerved me.
It is an easy read, though. If you need something to read for travel or situation where you want an easy read, you might like it. It just wasn't for me, and I don't think I will be reading from this author again either.
I am really sorry to have to give a poor review. This book was not my cup of tea, and if I wasn't reading it for a review, I would have DNF-ed it.
This is the second book I have read by Leah Pitt, and for some reason, when I receive the Kindle version, the format gets extremely messed up. I had to force myself to continue from the first couple of chapters because the format was so messed up. The title and author were placed throughout the middle of paragraphs, chapters were in the middle of pages, and some pages had one word on a line in the middle of sentences.
However, I do not want to give a bad review based on formatting that didn't translate well on my Kindle. That being said, I still had trouble getting into this book. The main perspective is of Rachel with chapters of past and present, and a couple of other characters sprinkled in. Penny's perspective with the very few chapters she had from her perspective, I felt, weren't needed. The information could have been discovered by talking to Rachel or some other way. To me, her viewpoint wasn't unnecessary.
Although there are several creepy things about his book, I had a hard time getting into it, regardless of everything stated above. There was no sense of direction or motivation at all. Could Rachel have tried to find the truth of what happened since she didn't remember? or find other victims? or figure out how to take down the family ruining everyone's lives? Instead of waiting for 45 ish percent of the book, beating around the bush of what the traumatic event was? The storyline and the characters lacked depth. I didn't connect with the characters, the relationships between them also felt ingenious and lacked depth. The main character is the only one you feel sympathetic for after finding out happens, but then the friends ditch her without trying to figure out what actually happened, like they haven't been friends for very long. They just took everything at face value.
The structure of the book wasn't great to me, and although the twist was great, it seemed anti-climatic after reading a bunch of back story. And when tying everything up, everyone just was forgiving each other and without much thought seemed very ingenious. IDK. Just seemed like you could take out 100 pages, and you could tell the difference.
Anyway, I apologize about the rating it just was messy and frustrating to read. I would have DNF-ed if I didn't have to review this book mainly because it took so long to even get an inkling of what happened in the past. Even then, there wasn't much motivation for me to finish. However, I saw everyone like the twist and tried to give it a fair chance. However, how it was written and then tied up so quickly and perfectly, really unnerved me.
It is an easy read, though. If you need something to read for travel or situation where you want an easy read, you might like it. It just wasn't for me, and I don't think I will be reading from this author again either.
May 18, 2025
3.5⭐️ ARC Review – The Funfair by Leah Pitt
Rachel once loved the funfair. Now, she avoids it.
THEN: It’s the last night before uni. Rachel and her close-knit group of high-flying friends are ready to celebrate. But something happens that changes everything.
NOW: Rachel still lives in the same town, stuck in the shadow of that night. When the old gang returns, she’s forced to face what she’s been trying to forget.
I loved the concept of this book—the seaside town setting, the creepy nostalgia of the fairground, the idea of a past that won’t stay buried. The line “We all love a ride. Because we all love to be afraid.” was a standout. But I do wish the fairground had played a bigger role in the story—it started strong, then faded.
Rachel’s story really hit me. She lost her whole future in just days, and none of it was her fault. Her pain felt raw and real. But the pacing dragged, and some characters felt a bit flat. Conor had potential, but was mostly just used as a plot point. Penny? Honestly, awful. Rachel forgiving her didn’t sit right with me.
I also didn’t understand why there was one flashback to Year 8 and then a massive time skip. It needed more in-between to work.
The twist wasn’t bad, but I wasn’t a fan of how neatly everything wrapped up—it clashed with the mood of the story. Still, I enjoyed the tension and atmosphere, especially early on. Pitt has a talent for writing haunting small-town mysteries.
Thank you to Leah Pitt, Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rachel once loved the funfair. Now, she avoids it.
THEN: It’s the last night before uni. Rachel and her close-knit group of high-flying friends are ready to celebrate. But something happens that changes everything.
NOW: Rachel still lives in the same town, stuck in the shadow of that night. When the old gang returns, she’s forced to face what she’s been trying to forget.
I loved the concept of this book—the seaside town setting, the creepy nostalgia of the fairground, the idea of a past that won’t stay buried. The line “We all love a ride. Because we all love to be afraid.” was a standout. But I do wish the fairground had played a bigger role in the story—it started strong, then faded.
Rachel’s story really hit me. She lost her whole future in just days, and none of it was her fault. Her pain felt raw and real. But the pacing dragged, and some characters felt a bit flat. Conor had potential, but was mostly just used as a plot point. Penny? Honestly, awful. Rachel forgiving her didn’t sit right with me.
I also didn’t understand why there was one flashback to Year 8 and then a massive time skip. It needed more in-between to work.
The twist wasn’t bad, but I wasn’t a fan of how neatly everything wrapped up—it clashed with the mood of the story. Still, I enjoyed the tension and atmosphere, especially early on. Pitt has a talent for writing haunting small-town mysteries.
Thank you to Leah Pitt, Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 30, 2025
I love Leah Pitt's thrillers! The Beach Hut was one of my favourite reads last year, and this is another gripping and engaging thriller that had me hooked.
The plot itself is quite generic for a thriller. And I don't mean that as a negative, I just mean that without the right author, it wouldn't have been as exciting. Because it's Pitt's writing that makes it so remarkable. Her characters, her plotting, and her pace are all fantastic, and she is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.
I feel like I must be the same age as Pitt as she described our youth filled with webcams and MSN Messenger brilliantly. It filled me such nostalgia! And because we have this switch in timelines as we go back to the past, I always find her characters so relatable, feeling Rachel's emotions during such a huge turning point in her life in the past, and again as she comes to terms with her regrets and anxieties in the present.
Again, the setting is brilliant too. I love that Pitt uses a small space to centre her story around. An abandoned fairground is the perfect place for a group of teenagers to go a little wild, and then for their pasts to catch up on them.
There are a lot of small twists along the way, too, all of which come together brilliantly to create a suspenseful, tense and authentically raw read. It's definitely one to add to your summer reading list!
The plot itself is quite generic for a thriller. And I don't mean that as a negative, I just mean that without the right author, it wouldn't have been as exciting. Because it's Pitt's writing that makes it so remarkable. Her characters, her plotting, and her pace are all fantastic, and she is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.
I feel like I must be the same age as Pitt as she described our youth filled with webcams and MSN Messenger brilliantly. It filled me such nostalgia! And because we have this switch in timelines as we go back to the past, I always find her characters so relatable, feeling Rachel's emotions during such a huge turning point in her life in the past, and again as she comes to terms with her regrets and anxieties in the present.
Again, the setting is brilliant too. I love that Pitt uses a small space to centre her story around. An abandoned fairground is the perfect place for a group of teenagers to go a little wild, and then for their pasts to catch up on them.
There are a lot of small twists along the way, too, all of which come together brilliantly to create a suspenseful, tense and authentically raw read. It's definitely one to add to your summer reading list!
May 29, 2025
This story is both thrilling (what with the mysterious notices about the Funfair reopening, and people that Rachel was friends with coming back into town for a wedding which may be cover for something or a rehashing of the past) and also sad for what happened to Rachel and her family so long ago (and as the reason is revealed, it is so frustrating that power and wealth can wipe away most anything and justice is lost).
With quick chapters jumping back and forth between 2005 and today and the characters affected by those events, it is a suspenseful and thrilling unveiling of the truth with a shocking twist. With Rachel stuck in the town, haunted by truth and lies that she told, compensating with quite a bit of alcohol (a path which further muddles everything), I did feel for her, even with the lies. And I will say Connor is absolutely fantastic with his helping find the truth and sticking up for Rachel as he did not know the sordid history. Lots of excitement, deals, swimming in the ocean, accidents, and even a ride on the newly reopened funfair.
It is a thriller that goes by quickly and is hard to put down until the truth comes out. I had fun reading this!
With quick chapters jumping back and forth between 2005 and today and the characters affected by those events, it is a suspenseful and thrilling unveiling of the truth with a shocking twist. With Rachel stuck in the town, haunted by truth and lies that she told, compensating with quite a bit of alcohol (a path which further muddles everything), I did feel for her, even with the lies. And I will say Connor is absolutely fantastic with his helping find the truth and sticking up for Rachel as he did not know the sordid history. Lots of excitement, deals, swimming in the ocean, accidents, and even a ride on the newly reopened funfair.
It is a thriller that goes by quickly and is hard to put down until the truth comes out. I had fun reading this!
May 29, 2025
The Funfair’ is a very enjoyable read in the psychological thriller genre. I didn’t have to read long to find myself hooked!
Central character is reformed wild child, Rachel, who is living a safe but dull existence in her small hometown. It is clear from the outset that Rachel has had some ‘trouble’ aged 18 that shrouds her in shame and saw her estranged from her close knit friendship group (one of whom was very much her teenage crush!). Exactly what happened back then plays out in one distinct historical timeline, while the other, current, timeline plays out what happens when the friendship group become reunited some 15 years later (and woah…..it’s a lot!)
Great story, well told, seriously great ending.
My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy..
Central character is reformed wild child, Rachel, who is living a safe but dull existence in her small hometown. It is clear from the outset that Rachel has had some ‘trouble’ aged 18 that shrouds her in shame and saw her estranged from her close knit friendship group (one of whom was very much her teenage crush!). Exactly what happened back then plays out in one distinct historical timeline, while the other, current, timeline plays out what happens when the friendship group become reunited some 15 years later (and woah…..it’s a lot!)
Great story, well told, seriously great ending.
My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy..
August 9, 2025
Amusement parks, abandoned or otherwise, are always a draw for me, so I was immediately taken by the premise of this book. An old tragedy, an unreliable narrator and a plot that shifts between past and present make this a solid read, though the story veered in a direction I didn't expect. I admit to growing frustrated with the first half, to the point I almost gave up on book, but the tale is well worth sticking with. The second half is vastly rewarding and more engaging, with a surprise ending.
The writing is immersive with wonderful descriptions but typos, extra words, and missing words creep up often enough to be distracting. The author is an excellent storyteller with an eye for scene setting, interesting characters, and intriguing plot twists. I would read her work again but would hope for a more thorough line edit.
The writing is immersive with wonderful descriptions but typos, extra words, and missing words creep up often enough to be distracting. The author is an excellent storyteller with an eye for scene setting, interesting characters, and intriguing plot twists. I would read her work again but would hope for a more thorough line edit.
May 17, 2025
Wow I could not put this book down as it had me hooked from the first page.
Rachel’s life has not turned out how she had planned. She was all set for a new life in London after passing her A Levels but things didn’t go to plan and she is still living with her Mother with the past hanging over her. When her old friendship group arrive back in town things start to unfold.
I loved how this book flipped between the present and when Rachel was young as I felt this added to the suspense. The book was full of twists and turns and I didn’t guess the truth until right at the end of the book.
A brilliant read I would definitely recommend.
Thanks to Leah Pitt, Hodder and Stoughton and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Rachel’s life has not turned out how she had planned. She was all set for a new life in London after passing her A Levels but things didn’t go to plan and she is still living with her Mother with the past hanging over her. When her old friendship group arrive back in town things start to unfold.
I loved how this book flipped between the present and when Rachel was young as I felt this added to the suspense. The book was full of twists and turns and I didn’t guess the truth until right at the end of the book.
A brilliant read I would definitely recommend.
Thanks to Leah Pitt, Hodder and Stoughton and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
May 26, 2025
The Funfair by Leah Pitt is a painful, raw, suspenseful, and sad thriller that follows the broken lives that never turn into the planned dreams.
Most of the time, you don't have any idea where this story flows, but then you learn the pattern.
This book will give you small pieces of a puzzle in past and present until you can tie the story in a beautiful bow.
This book felt so real! There is everything, money and power, addictions, wildness, success and falls.
We are following Rachel as a wild teenager and a grounded adult, and a group of her friends who were once her best friends but then just left...
When they suddenly return to the seaside town, Rachel is left facing painful memories and dealing with the current mess.
Thank you, NetGalley, and Hodder & Stoughton for this copy!
Most of the time, you don't have any idea where this story flows, but then you learn the pattern.
This book will give you small pieces of a puzzle in past and present until you can tie the story in a beautiful bow.
This book felt so real! There is everything, money and power, addictions, wildness, success and falls.
We are following Rachel as a wild teenager and a grounded adult, and a group of her friends who were once her best friends but then just left...
When they suddenly return to the seaside town, Rachel is left facing painful memories and dealing with the current mess.
Thank you, NetGalley, and Hodder & Stoughton for this copy!
May 18, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an ARC of The Funfair.
This was an enjoyable and quick read to pass the time while I was in hospital. Easy to pick up the story again after being interrupted for physio and medication breaks!
The writing was simple to follow and the storyline comprehensive, yet not too complicated. I thought the fun fair setting could have been used more as the book is named after it, but can see how it fits in.
I liked the twist, and hadn’t seen it coming! My first book by this author, now off to search out some more for my TBR! A solid 4 stars.
This was an enjoyable and quick read to pass the time while I was in hospital. Easy to pick up the story again after being interrupted for physio and medication breaks!
The writing was simple to follow and the storyline comprehensive, yet not too complicated. I thought the fun fair setting could have been used more as the book is named after it, but can see how it fits in.
I liked the twist, and hadn’t seen it coming! My first book by this author, now off to search out some more for my TBR! A solid 4 stars.
June 1, 2025
15 years ago one night changed Rachel’s life forever. What should have been a night celebrating with her boyfriend and friends before leaving for university changed the course of her life.
15 years on, Rachel is still in her childhood home, far from her dream life in London. Her ex boyfriend and friends return for a wedding and it forces Rachel to confront her past.
The story is told through the two different timelines, weaved together to reveal what happened then and now.
It’s a really cleverly told thriller with a good twist and I especially enjoyed the ‘then’ chapters as they reminded me of my teenage years.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the advanced copy.
15 years on, Rachel is still in her childhood home, far from her dream life in London. Her ex boyfriend and friends return for a wedding and it forces Rachel to confront her past.
The story is told through the two different timelines, weaved together to reveal what happened then and now.
It’s a really cleverly told thriller with a good twist and I especially enjoyed the ‘then’ chapters as they reminded me of my teenage years.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the advanced copy.
August 2, 2025
This was my second Leah Pitt book and I have to say, I absolutely devoured it. Once I was invested, couldn't put it down until I finished. I'm not sure it's a psychological thriller- a few too many friendship issues to feel really that dark, but that suited me and gave an easy read.
There were some twists that kept you guessing and it had enough character development to keep you invested. All in all, an excellent book to start the summer holidays.
There were some twists that kept you guessing and it had enough character development to keep you invested. All in all, an excellent book to start the summer holidays.
October 25, 2025
Three stars only because I couldn’t stand the main character. This also wasn’t a thriller. Rachael was a mess. For 15 years she simmered over a drunken event she can’t even recall. Then people ( 2 who were her best friends and abandoned her) crawl back into her life after 15 years and she starts hanging with them and ( sorry!) acting drunk and crazy. Alcoholism runs amok, mental health is questioned and……. Oh hell in general it’s a convoluted, mixed up mess.
June 23, 2025
Great summer read
Fast paced read with great atmosphere and summer vibes! This book kept me flipping pages and at times had me feeling anxious to see what happened next lots of twist and turns with different subplots that blended well to come to a good ending making for a great summer read!
Fast paced read with great atmosphere and summer vibes! This book kept me flipping pages and at times had me feeling anxious to see what happened next lots of twist and turns with different subplots that blended well to come to a good ending making for a great summer read!
July 23, 2025
Rachel has lived her life in her childhood home, angry that her future did not go the way she intended. One night at the end of sixth form changed it all. Years later she sees a ghost from her past, could it be? Her old best friend is back in town, memories and secrets come back to her. But what really happened that night?
September 9, 2025
4.5 rounded up —this was a good book, except for the fact that I figured several things out prior to their being revealed in the book, including the biggest twist. But the story was well-written & kept me reading to the end. I have another book by this author & plan to read it as well.
September 11, 2025
well done !
A gripping story with lots of twists! I highly recommend! Very well executed and well developed characters. As a reader, I appreciate the great editing. I did find one typo. Spoiler alert: look for the word stir.
A gripping story with lots of twists! I highly recommend! Very well executed and well developed characters. As a reader, I appreciate the great editing. I did find one typo. Spoiler alert: look for the word stir.
November 23, 2025
I found The Funfair to be an easy read. I liked the duel POV and enjoyed when she brought us back fifteen years in its own chapter. If you're looking for a light read with elements of suspense, then this is the book for you,
July 27, 2025
Really enjoyed this book. Worth buying a physical copy for my collection
August 18, 2025
3.9
Well written and certainly a surprise ending. Not so fawned of Rachel, probably because she was a paranoid alcoholic. Makes her credibility zero.
Well written and certainly a surprise ending. Not so fawned of Rachel, probably because she was a paranoid alcoholic. Makes her credibility zero.
August 23, 2025
Fun and quick easy summer read
September 6, 2025
Rachael the main character is really annoying but by the end of the book you can kind of see why.
But the story held my interest and the reveal was better than I expected.
But the story held my interest and the reveal was better than I expected.
October 10, 2025
A real page turner! I couldn’t put it down
October 11, 2025
Book goes back and forth about a woman when she was a teenager and something happened to her life now. I enjoyed it. Recommend.
October 14, 2025
It was an interesting story with some unexpected twists.
July 25, 2025
My book of the year,so far. Highly recommend
July 7, 2025
When a group of youngsters decide to mark the end of summer by breaking into an abandoned funfair for a night of daring revels, they get more than they bargained for. And the effects of that night will shape their lives for years to come.
Rachel, who was most excited at the prospect of their fun fair adventure, essentially found that her life was put on hold thereafter. She has been living in the same town and in her mother's home ever since.
But now with a reunion looming as some of those friends return home, she is terrified the full story will come out...
This is a well crafted and enjoyable thriller that demonstrate how one bad decision can impact multiple lives for a very long time. Worth reading, this is engaging storytelling.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Rachel, who was most excited at the prospect of their fun fair adventure, essentially found that her life was put on hold thereafter. She has been living in the same town and in her mother's home ever since.
But now with a reunion looming as some of those friends return home, she is terrified the full story will come out...
This is a well crafted and enjoyable thriller that demonstrate how one bad decision can impact multiple lives for a very long time. Worth reading, this is engaging storytelling.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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