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Ledger of the Damned: A Judgement of the Wicked Dark Romance
Boston drowns its sins in rain. Salem keeps the receipts.
Celeste Duvall spends her days transcribing the testimony of killers, thieves, and liars inside Boston’s Superior Court. She knows how justice sounds when it’s dressed up in evidence—and how hollow it rings when the guilty walk free. When a string of brutal murders mirrors cases she once recorded, she becomes the quiet link no one notices.
Detective Elias Shaw notices.
Fresh from a disciplinary transfer out of New York after a botched case left him questioning his instincts, he’s desperate for redemption—and haunted by a pattern he can’t unsee. Every lead points toward one Silas Kade, a disbarred attorney with charm sharp enough to cut and a reputation steeped in scandal.
But Silas isn’t a stranger.
He and Celeste share a past neither has fully admitted to—an unspoken tether that reignites when their paths cross again. Elias sees a woman caught in a predator’s web and vows to save her before she becomes the next victim.
Yet the deeper he digs, the more the lines between savior and suspect, protection and obsession, justice and temptation blur.
And beneath the rain-soaked streets, something older than law is watching—waiting to balance the scales.
Celeste Duvall spends her days transcribing the testimony of killers, thieves, and liars inside Boston’s Superior Court. She knows how justice sounds when it’s dressed up in evidence—and how hollow it rings when the guilty walk free. When a string of brutal murders mirrors cases she once recorded, she becomes the quiet link no one notices.
Detective Elias Shaw notices.
Fresh from a disciplinary transfer out of New York after a botched case left him questioning his instincts, he’s desperate for redemption—and haunted by a pattern he can’t unsee. Every lead points toward one Silas Kade, a disbarred attorney with charm sharp enough to cut and a reputation steeped in scandal.
But Silas isn’t a stranger.
He and Celeste share a past neither has fully admitted to—an unspoken tether that reignites when their paths cross again. Elias sees a woman caught in a predator’s web and vows to save her before she becomes the next victim.
Yet the deeper he digs, the more the lines between savior and suspect, protection and obsession, justice and temptation blur.
And beneath the rain-soaked streets, something older than law is watching—waiting to balance the scales.
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Published January 1, 2026
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December 24, 2025
I’m going to be brutally honest and admit that I struggled through the first half of this book. Not because the writing or the characters didn’t work, but because something felt wrong. Unsettling. I kept wondering why the author was revealing so much so early, and that confusion gnawed at me the entire time until it didn’t. Because HOLY. CRAP. My flabbers are officially ghasted. Literal chills. Everything snapped into place in the most unhinged, brain-melting way possible. This story goes completely off the rails in the best, most intense way. I was right that something was wrong and somehow still entirely wrong. Do yourself a favor and go in blind with absolutely no expectations or research. Don’t ruin the experience. This book demands to be felt, not analyzed. Excuse me while I attempt to rewire my brain.
January 1, 2026
I feel like I just woke up from a fever dream; a dream I never wanted to wake from. This starts off as a mysterious thriller then the paranormal side kicks in and I seriously couldn't read fast enough. I felt like I was watching the scene in Rosemary's Baby where the coven drugs her and she's not sure what's going on around her with scenes just flashing by. This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. You only think you know whats happening then your at the end with your mind blown. Exactly what you're looking for in a thriller.
January 14, 2026
*Arc Review*
From the moment I first read the blurb for this book, I knew I needed to sign-up to be an arc reader.
From the very first page, this book will have you hooked!
Follow along as we watch Celeste navigate not only life as a court reporter in a legal system that no longer believes in balance, but also watch as she navigates a forgotten side of herself.
From the first time you meet Silas, you will either hate him or love him (this reviewer is strongly on the side of hate.)
And then there's Elias. Is he end-game for Celeste or just another pawn in a game of finding balance where balance has been lost? (Personally, I am still on the fence with where I stand.)
From the depictions of the court house in Boston, to the details of the Salem and the surrounding Northshore, the author is spectacularly spot on! (This coming from someone born and raised on the Northshore of Massachusetts!)
From the very beginning, you will think you have who the killer is all figured out. The clues all point to what you will believe is one person, but there's a plot twist you won't see coming. Just because the evidence is damning against one, does not always mean that it rings true in the end.
Every little detail is so well thought out and planned. The evidence will leave your head reeling as you try and plot out the clues and build your theories around who the killer is and why they did it.
In the end, the Ledger gains the balance it requires, the balance that the legal system has long since abandoned.
From the moment I first read the blurb for this book, I knew I needed to sign-up to be an arc reader.
From the very first page, this book will have you hooked!
Follow along as we watch Celeste navigate not only life as a court reporter in a legal system that no longer believes in balance, but also watch as she navigates a forgotten side of herself.
From the first time you meet Silas, you will either hate him or love him (this reviewer is strongly on the side of hate.)
And then there's Elias. Is he end-game for Celeste or just another pawn in a game of finding balance where balance has been lost? (Personally, I am still on the fence with where I stand.)
From the depictions of the court house in Boston, to the details of the Salem and the surrounding Northshore, the author is spectacularly spot on! (This coming from someone born and raised on the Northshore of Massachusetts!)
From the very beginning, you will think you have who the killer is all figured out. The clues all point to what you will believe is one person, but there's a plot twist you won't see coming. Just because the evidence is damning against one, does not always mean that it rings true in the end.
Every little detail is so well thought out and planned. The evidence will leave your head reeling as you try and plot out the clues and build your theories around who the killer is and why they did it.
In the end, the Ledger gains the balance it requires, the balance that the legal system has long since abandoned.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2026
I want to begin by thanking Yvonne Hamilton and Golden Light Publishing House for this ARC!
There is no true way to describe this book. As you read through the book it reveals so much but also reveals so little. A series of murders have shown up and Celeste is in the middle of them however how she is linked to them is unknown. Elias is the detective who is hell bent on figuring out the links, clues and secrets that surround Celeste and his main suspect, Silas. As Elias continues on his path of truth, secrets become revealed, magic gets released and balance is restored.
This book kept me guessing from page one, every time I thought I had it figured out another twist came up. With every new chapter bringing in new questions, along with revelations. This story isn't one that is a choice to be read but rather it demands to be felt.
This book is very well written however I did have the issue that I found it quite repetitive with a lot of sentences just repeating themselves in different ways. I look forward to what is next as we end on a kind of cliffhanger, with me having so many more questions than answers.
There is no true way to describe this book. As you read through the book it reveals so much but also reveals so little. A series of murders have shown up and Celeste is in the middle of them however how she is linked to them is unknown. Elias is the detective who is hell bent on figuring out the links, clues and secrets that surround Celeste and his main suspect, Silas. As Elias continues on his path of truth, secrets become revealed, magic gets released and balance is restored.
This book kept me guessing from page one, every time I thought I had it figured out another twist came up. With every new chapter bringing in new questions, along with revelations. This story isn't one that is a choice to be read but rather it demands to be felt.
This book is very well written however I did have the issue that I found it quite repetitive with a lot of sentences just repeating themselves in different ways. I look forward to what is next as we end on a kind of cliffhanger, with me having so many more questions than answers.
December 29, 2025
I have the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and voluntarily will be giving my honest review. All i can say is just WOW!! Just mind blowing to me!! You definitely want to go in blind not knowing what this book is about I promise you will not be disappointed!! What you think is going to happen doesn’t and you have these twists and turns but all good have you wanting not to put the book down!! Absolutely loved this book and cant wait for more!!
“Boston drowns its sins in rain. Salem keeps the receipts.
Celeste Duvall spends her days transcribing the testimony of killers, thieves, and liars inside Boston’s Superior Court. She knows how justice sounds when it’s dressed up in evidence—and how hollow it rings when the guilty walk free. When a string of brutal murders mirrors cases she once recorded, she becomes the quiet link no one notices.”
“Boston drowns its sins in rain. Salem keeps the receipts.
Celeste Duvall spends her days transcribing the testimony of killers, thieves, and liars inside Boston’s Superior Court. She knows how justice sounds when it’s dressed up in evidence—and how hollow it rings when the guilty walk free. When a string of brutal murders mirrors cases she once recorded, she becomes the quiet link no one notices.”
January 9, 2026
Yvonne Hamilton is one of my favorite indie authors. I have enjoyed everything I have read by her. Ledger of the Damned is no exception. I absolutely loved this book. I went into this book thinking I had an idea of what was going to happen, but I love the author so I jumped in. This book was nothing like I expected. The world building and character building was perfection. The details made you feel like you were there. I have never been to Boston, but I am so ready to go now. I am glad I was wrong about the story, it kept me guessing and holding on. I will not give any spoilers. This book is so much better not knowing what is going to happen and everyone needs that experience.
Review of advance copy received from Author
"And beneath the rain-soaked streets, something older than law is watching—waiting to balance the scales."
However you think this book is going to go, you're wrong. I need you to accept this right now, and I'll say it again. What you think you know, you don't, you're incorrect, and you will be yelling at the book, and at Yvonne. Then you will be sitting at the edge of the bed, just staring at the wall. Or, like me, overcooking my noodles to the point of them falling apart, because I could not bring myself back into this realm.
I am one of the odd ones out, as I LOVE detail. Give me 100 extra pages of the most detailed detail you can muster. This book did that, and more. I feel the story, rather than see it, and I will say, Boston was the best place for this story to take place. It wouldnt have worked if it were set anywhere else.
Everything about the book had an eerie feel to it. Eerily familiar, as if you've read this story before. The way the characters behave is unusual in the best, and weirdest sense of the word. The world building, although mortal Boston, makes it seem as if you've already been there. Whether in real life, or a dream, who knows? Both have an otherworldly 👀👀 feel to them, and all words Yvonne writes have significance. Pay careful attention to words you don't think matter, because I assure you, they do. Every word is a clue, and every sentence is an intention.
If you don't believe in reincarnation, you'll believe in something after the book ends. And then you'll be impatiently waiting for the next book to wreck your life, and make you question reality.
Overall, 5/5, and I need everybody to read this at least once in your life, because nothing is as it seems.
However you think this book is going to go, you're wrong. I need you to accept this right now, and I'll say it again. What you think you know, you don't, you're incorrect, and you will be yelling at the book, and at Yvonne. Then you will be sitting at the edge of the bed, just staring at the wall. Or, like me, overcooking my noodles to the point of them falling apart, because I could not bring myself back into this realm.
I am one of the odd ones out, as I LOVE detail. Give me 100 extra pages of the most detailed detail you can muster. This book did that, and more. I feel the story, rather than see it, and I will say, Boston was the best place for this story to take place. It wouldnt have worked if it were set anywhere else.
Everything about the book had an eerie feel to it. Eerily familiar, as if you've read this story before. The way the characters behave is unusual in the best, and weirdest sense of the word. The world building, although mortal Boston, makes it seem as if you've already been there. Whether in real life, or a dream, who knows? Both have an otherworldly 👀👀 feel to them, and all words Yvonne writes have significance. Pay careful attention to words you don't think matter, because I assure you, they do. Every word is a clue, and every sentence is an intention.
If you don't believe in reincarnation, you'll believe in something after the book ends. And then you'll be impatiently waiting for the next book to wreck your life, and make you question reality.
Overall, 5/5, and I need everybody to read this at least once in your life, because nothing is as it seems.
January 7, 2026
This book completely blindsided me.... in the best way. I’ll admit, the first half unsettled me. Not because of weak writing or flat characters, but because something felt off. The story reveals just enough to make you uneasy, and that discomfort lingers until everything clicks into place in a jaw-dropping, brain-scrambling way. What starts as a grounded, rain-soaked courtroom thriller slowly unravels into something darker, stranger, and utterly unhinged. When the shift happens, it hits hard. Literal chills. I finished it feeling like I’d just woken up from a fever dream I didn’t want to end.
Celeste is a fascinating lead, quietly observant, intentional, and deeply compelling and the tension between her, the relentless detective Elias, and the ever-sketchy Silas kept me guessing nonstop. Boston itself feels alive, heavy with atmosphere, like it’s watching alongside you. Every detail matters, every word feels deliberate, and nothing is there by accident. This is one of those books where you think you know what’s happening… and you absolutely do not. Do yourself a favor and go in blind, no spoilers, no research. Just experience it. Twisty, eerie, and unforgettable. Easily 5/5 stars.
Celeste is a fascinating lead, quietly observant, intentional, and deeply compelling and the tension between her, the relentless detective Elias, and the ever-sketchy Silas kept me guessing nonstop. Boston itself feels alive, heavy with atmosphere, like it’s watching alongside you. Every detail matters, every word feels deliberate, and nothing is there by accident. This is one of those books where you think you know what’s happening… and you absolutely do not. Do yourself a favor and go in blind, no spoilers, no research. Just experience it. Twisty, eerie, and unforgettable. Easily 5/5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Author
"The written world is the oldest form of magic. Every spell begins with a story."
Ok I'm going to be so honest here. I wasn't liking the first half of this book. Not because the writing was bad or the characters were wrong. But something felt so off. I was so confused at why the author would reveal so much so soon in the story. I won't say much but HOLY CRAP!!!! My flabbers are ghasted. Literally my face right now 😳😱🤦♀️
"The body remembers what the soul forgets."
Literal chills. So yeah, awesome. I suspected something was messy and went to try and do some research on what possible was bothering me. I didnt find anything and didnt read any reviews for spoilers sake. I like being surprised. And boy was I. My instincts said something was off and I was right but also wrong!
I think everyone should go into this book with no expectations or spoilers. Don't read anything that says possible spoilers. Don't research. Don't ruin it for yourself because great googly moogly this story went off the rails and intense in the best ways. Excuse me while I go try and rewire my brain. I'll leave my review with this... "I'm what happens when the world forgets to listen."
Ok I'm going to be so honest here. I wasn't liking the first half of this book. Not because the writing was bad or the characters were wrong. But something felt so off. I was so confused at why the author would reveal so much so soon in the story. I won't say much but HOLY CRAP!!!! My flabbers are ghasted. Literally my face right now 😳😱🤦♀️
"The body remembers what the soul forgets."
Literal chills. So yeah, awesome. I suspected something was messy and went to try and do some research on what possible was bothering me. I didnt find anything and didnt read any reviews for spoilers sake. I like being surprised. And boy was I. My instincts said something was off and I was right but also wrong!
I think everyone should go into this book with no expectations or spoilers. Don't read anything that says possible spoilers. Don't research. Don't ruin it for yourself because great googly moogly this story went off the rails and intense in the best ways. Excuse me while I go try and rewire my brain. I'll leave my review with this... "I'm what happens when the world forgets to listen."
January 2, 2026
This story pulled me in pretty quickly, and then refused to let go.
The atmosphere alone is so well done. Rain soaked streets, darkness and gloom, heavy tension, and that constant feeling that something is watching from just out of sight. It sets the tone perfectly from the start.
Celeste is such an interesting main character. Her role in the court system feels grounded and realistic, and the way her past cases begin to echo into the present was fascinating.
The character work really shines here, especially in the relationships. The tension between Celeste, Elias, and Silas is layered and complicated in a way that kept me second guessing everyone’s motives.
I loved trying to piece together the mystery. Just when I thought I had a handle on where things were going, the story took a turn I didn’t expect. That shift made everything feel sharper and more suspenseful, and it kept me hooked until the end.
Strong characters, great pacing, and a story that knows how to build tension without rushing it. I’m genuinely excited to see where this goes next.
The atmosphere alone is so well done. Rain soaked streets, darkness and gloom, heavy tension, and that constant feeling that something is watching from just out of sight. It sets the tone perfectly from the start.
Celeste is such an interesting main character. Her role in the court system feels grounded and realistic, and the way her past cases begin to echo into the present was fascinating.
The character work really shines here, especially in the relationships. The tension between Celeste, Elias, and Silas is layered and complicated in a way that kept me second guessing everyone’s motives.
I loved trying to piece together the mystery. Just when I thought I had a handle on where things were going, the story took a turn I didn’t expect. That shift made everything feel sharper and more suspenseful, and it kept me hooked until the end.
Strong characters, great pacing, and a story that knows how to build tension without rushing it. I’m genuinely excited to see where this goes next.
January 5, 2026
One word...WOW!!
This book was BEYOND AMAZING!! It truly had me on the edge of my seat and my hands in a death grip on my e-reader!!
🥰❤️🔥📖⚖️📖❤️🔥🥰
A courtroom transcriber whom becomes a silent link when a string of brutal murders emerges, all mirroring past cases already recorded...?
Add in a hard-nose detective whom sees her as a target caught up in a dangerous web and whom vows to stop at nothing to save her before she moves from being a target to being a victim...
...and a disbarred attorney hiding his own secrets and scandalous reputation behind arrogant charm and lies...topped off with a paranormal twist of unseen eyes watching...and waiting...from beneath the streets...absolute perfection!!
From the very beginning, this book pulled me in...the deeper I got in, the more I didn't know which direction things were going to go nor did I see what was coming next...and I absolutely LOVED IT!!
And the ending...? INCREDIBLE!!
Definitely beyond a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read from beginning to end, I highly recommend reading Ledger of the Damned by Yvonne Hamilton...
🥰❤️🔥📖⚖️📖❤️🔥🥰
This book was BEYOND AMAZING!! It truly had me on the edge of my seat and my hands in a death grip on my e-reader!!
🥰❤️🔥📖⚖️📖❤️🔥🥰
A courtroom transcriber whom becomes a silent link when a string of brutal murders emerges, all mirroring past cases already recorded...?
Add in a hard-nose detective whom sees her as a target caught up in a dangerous web and whom vows to stop at nothing to save her before she moves from being a target to being a victim...
...and a disbarred attorney hiding his own secrets and scandalous reputation behind arrogant charm and lies...topped off with a paranormal twist of unseen eyes watching...and waiting...from beneath the streets...absolute perfection!!
From the very beginning, this book pulled me in...the deeper I got in, the more I didn't know which direction things were going to go nor did I see what was coming next...and I absolutely LOVED IT!!
And the ending...? INCREDIBLE!!
Definitely beyond a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read from beginning to end, I highly recommend reading Ledger of the Damned by Yvonne Hamilton...
🥰❤️🔥📖⚖️📖❤️🔥🥰
December 6, 2025
**ALPHA READ**
Celeste and Elias are both involved in a slew of murder cases - Elias as the scorned detective working the cases and Celeste as the the stenographer in the court cases recently involving the deceased. As patterns build and the past is brought into the present, both recognize that nothing will be the same once the killer is revealed.
A beautiful twist of Supernatural meets Law and Order, this was an amazing suspense type thriller! I was hooked immediately and Hamilton doesnt baby her readers into her stories - you are dropped right in and left begging for more at the end of each chapter and desperately wanting to know who the murderer is. The supernatural elements tied beautifully into this story too - nothing felt forced or like a space filler like some supernatural themed books do. I was so honored to alpha read this book and cannot wait for this series to continue!
Celeste and Elias are both involved in a slew of murder cases - Elias as the scorned detective working the cases and Celeste as the the stenographer in the court cases recently involving the deceased. As patterns build and the past is brought into the present, both recognize that nothing will be the same once the killer is revealed.
A beautiful twist of Supernatural meets Law and Order, this was an amazing suspense type thriller! I was hooked immediately and Hamilton doesnt baby her readers into her stories - you are dropped right in and left begging for more at the end of each chapter and desperately wanting to know who the murderer is. The supernatural elements tied beautifully into this story too - nothing felt forced or like a space filler like some supernatural themed books do. I was so honored to alpha read this book and cannot wait for this series to continue!
January 6, 2026
3.75 stars ⭐️
***** ARC Read *****
First off, I wanted to say thank you to Yvonne Hamilton and Golden Light Publishing for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of this book. I will say it took me a little long to get into. It felt a little overly descriptive and repetitive. The plot jumped around a bit, but now that the book is over, it makes more sense why it does. Overall, it was an easy read. Celeste is a court stenographer who notices everything that falls through the cracks, including justice. Elias is a detective who starts to connect the dots pretty much right away. Silas is a bit sketchy and always seems to pop up at interesting times. We also get the POV of the killer. I did enjoy that aspect. This is a psychological thriller, romance, dark themes, and sprinkle in the magic! I'm very interested to see where Hamilton takes us next.
***** ARC Read *****
First off, I wanted to say thank you to Yvonne Hamilton and Golden Light Publishing for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of this book. I will say it took me a little long to get into. It felt a little overly descriptive and repetitive. The plot jumped around a bit, but now that the book is over, it makes more sense why it does. Overall, it was an easy read. Celeste is a court stenographer who notices everything that falls through the cracks, including justice. Elias is a detective who starts to connect the dots pretty much right away. Silas is a bit sketchy and always seems to pop up at interesting times. We also get the POV of the killer. I did enjoy that aspect. This is a psychological thriller, romance, dark themes, and sprinkle in the magic! I'm very interested to see where Hamilton takes us next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sooooo, I was absolutely blown away by this ending! Like roaring happy!!
What I thought at the beginning, the middle, most of this book tbh, was not at all what came to be, and I LOVED it!
I very much enjoyed blaming everyone as I read & then being proved wrong!!!! And Yvonne most definitely strung me along the whole way! The way the "light" in my head came on was fun & very satisfying!
I adore Celestes character 💖 Elegant, classy, confident. The way she moves in the book was just intentional & mysterious. Bold but never pretentious. Silas & Elias were perfection in my opinion! I need more of both please! Very strong, wise characters! 👌🏽
This was quite twisty!! I hope to get more of this story!!
What I thought at the beginning, the middle, most of this book tbh, was not at all what came to be, and I LOVED it!
I very much enjoyed blaming everyone as I read & then being proved wrong!!!! And Yvonne most definitely strung me along the whole way! The way the "light" in my head came on was fun & very satisfying!
I adore Celestes character 💖 Elegant, classy, confident. The way she moves in the book was just intentional & mysterious. Bold but never pretentious. Silas & Elias were perfection in my opinion! I need more of both please! Very strong, wise characters! 👌🏽
This was quite twisty!! I hope to get more of this story!!
January 8, 2026
can't give this book enough stars.
I love shows such as Law and Order, Cold Case and Supernatural. films like Knives out etc... if you love those too then this is a must read for you.
I have had my brain boiled and deep fried trying to figure out "who dun it" and let me tell you when I say you will not see the end coming.
NOONE is who they appear to be, one minute you're convinced its person A then you're like but no wait its person B.
my brain was in a ping pong match the whole way through the book and turned into noodle soup, up was down, left was right and I loved every second of it.
there are characters youll want to slap, and one youll want to climb like a tree. if you love dean winchester then ladies youll love Detective Shaw.
I love shows such as Law and Order, Cold Case and Supernatural. films like Knives out etc... if you love those too then this is a must read for you.
I have had my brain boiled and deep fried trying to figure out "who dun it" and let me tell you when I say you will not see the end coming.
NOONE is who they appear to be, one minute you're convinced its person A then you're like but no wait its person B.
my brain was in a ping pong match the whole way through the book and turned into noodle soup, up was down, left was right and I loved every second of it.
there are characters youll want to slap, and one youll want to climb like a tree. if you love dean winchester then ladies youll love Detective Shaw.
January 9, 2026
I went into this book not really knowing what it was about or what to expect. I will say that I really did not expect it to go in the direction it did. It started off as what felt like a crime thriller but unraveled into something more paranormal/dark fantasy based. I would advise anyone who reads it to go in blind and so I will not be revealing any spoilers. Overall I enjoyed the story and the characters, especially Silas and I loved getting the POV of The Killer. I did find it to be a bit repetitive in description at times and felt as though that made some chapters stretch out longer than necessary. Thank you to Yvonne Hamilton and Golden Light publishing for this eARC I am happy to volunteer my honest review.
December 15, 2025
Another gripping story by an author who is becoming one of my favourite story tellers!
The first few chapters trick you into to thinking you’re reading a murder mystery/who done it, with multiple suspects and murders!
As the story unfolds it becomes something much more complicated than a simple string of murders!
There is so much detail in this book even down to how everything smells, it really makes you sit and think about it!
I love how each chapter is a different character including the murderer, and just when you think it’s heading one direction there’s a plot twist!
I’m hoping there will be another instalment soon!
The first few chapters trick you into to thinking you’re reading a murder mystery/who done it, with multiple suspects and murders!
As the story unfolds it becomes something much more complicated than a simple string of murders!
There is so much detail in this book even down to how everything smells, it really makes you sit and think about it!
I love how each chapter is a different character including the murderer, and just when you think it’s heading one direction there’s a plot twist!
I’m hoping there will be another instalment soon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2025
This book?!?! Where do I even begin??
I always look forward to reading Yvonne’s books — between the poetic prose and the ability to make you feel whatever these characters are going through, she always manages to completely captivate me.
The first half or so of this book starts almost like a legal drama — but there’s something SERIOUSLY wrong…and you don’t know what until the very very last pages.
Ledgers had me sat from start to finish, obsessing over what would happen and wanting to put my whole life on hold just to finish. Go into it blind — you will be on the edge of your seat the entire time, trust.
I always look forward to reading Yvonne’s books — between the poetic prose and the ability to make you feel whatever these characters are going through, she always manages to completely captivate me.
The first half or so of this book starts almost like a legal drama — but there’s something SERIOUSLY wrong…and you don’t know what until the very very last pages.
Ledgers had me sat from start to finish, obsessing over what would happen and wanting to put my whole life on hold just to finish. Go into it blind — you will be on the edge of your seat the entire time, trust.
January 1, 2026
What a read! Yvonne Hamilton blew it out the park with this book and kept me on the edge of my seat second guessing my self every time I thought I had figured it out. I was thoroughly surprised to find out that we got 3 POVs including one from the killers side, this was such a cool and refreshing twist to the book that definitely made it more interesting.
It was amazing to get to know Celeste, Silas and Elias and really bounce back and forth between the two as the book progressed and we got more information, I can't wait to see what come next from Yvonne and this group, I have a feeling this story isnt quite finished yet!
It was amazing to get to know Celeste, Silas and Elias and really bounce back and forth between the two as the book progressed and we got more information, I can't wait to see what come next from Yvonne and this group, I have a feeling this story isnt quite finished yet!
January 8, 2026
You’ll have to bear with me for a minute because I JUST finished this masterpiece of a story! I need a moment to gather myself accordingly 🤪 First of all I love the beautiful blend of thriller/mystery and paranormal! I literally did not see what happens coming, like at all!! Eveytime I thought I knew which direction this story was going, I was BAMBOOZLED! EVERY DAMN TIMEEE! With that said I absolutely enjoyed every second of it! I’ll now be a willing participant of being bamboozled by Yvonne for life now. Second, I’m so excited to see where this goes because that ending really felt like just the beginning to something great! I truly highly suggest you go read this! Also, TRUST NO ONEEE! 👀
January 8, 2026
Yvonne never ever disappoints in her stories! This one had me trying to play detective with Elias as the story progressed! I was absolutely not expecting the twist and turns she threw at me. Also that major reveal at the end had me questioning everything!!! I was absolutely not expecting it to be who it was! She never leaves me disappointed ever when it comes to anything she writes. But I will say she leaves me second guessing myself. As always just when you think you’ve cracked the case she throws you in an absolute loop! I’m really hoping there’s a book two because I can’t sit forever on that sorta cliffhanger!
December 22, 2025
This was my very first ARC read and it did NOT disappoint—easy 5⭐️. Yvonne Hamilton’s writing pulls you in so hard it feels like you’re actually inside the story. Major supernatural Dexter vibes, and I was obsessed. Every chapter is told from a different POV (my absolute favorite), and the twists just keep coming. I kept saying “one more chapter” and suddenly it was way past bedtime. I need more from Yvonne Hamilton ASAP.
January 4, 2026
I got sucked into this story right away. I loved the crime aspect, and how Elias was trying to figure out the killer. The mystery kept me on my toes. I would think I knew who it was; and then different evidence got shown that made me think it was someone else.
The shift to the supernatural 60% in kind of threw me off. But then I got sucked into that aspect.
I cannot wait to read more from this author.
The shift to the supernatural 60% in kind of threw me off. But then I got sucked into that aspect.
I cannot wait to read more from this author.
January 5, 2026
I was given the ability to arc read this so thank you!!
When I tell you this book feels like meeting someone who is hiding underneath a mystery skin suit, I am not kidding!!! This will have you on your toes then flip you on your back, I’m not a thriller person that much but this book is something otherworldly, its so well written and has such amazing characters!!!
Don’t even get me started on the prose! It’s so descriptive, it feels like you’re experiencing it in real life.
When I tell you this book feels like meeting someone who is hiding underneath a mystery skin suit, I am not kidding!!! This will have you on your toes then flip you on your back, I’m not a thriller person that much but this book is something otherworldly, its so well written and has such amazing characters!!!
Don’t even get me started on the prose! It’s so descriptive, it feels like you’re experiencing it in real life.
December 9, 2025
i did like this book and the story was good but i did feel like some of the chapters were repetitive with the same topic being on the same chapters one after another,i also feel like there should be more to the ending maybe having a epilogue including some insight on what happens in the ending to close it up and fill any gaps.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was so good!!! The twists and turns were insane. I loved Celeste's character and watching her grow was awesome! Silas was everything, the mystery surrounding him was just enough! I can't wait to hear Elias full story also! I did not see the ending coming but I need to know what happens next ASAP!!!
January 8, 2026
I enjoyed the story and the characters. At first I felt like there was so much being thrown at me but it made sense later on. I honestly had no idea where we were going to end up, which I loved because nothing irritates me more than a predictable plot😂.
I wish there had been a liiiitttlee bit more to the ending, but other than that, it was a memorable read.
I wish there had been a liiiitttlee bit more to the ending, but other than that, it was a memorable read.
December 13, 2025
I enjoyed the premise of the book. The location descriptions were a little wordy for my taste, but definitely captured the surroundings. Loved the character development and thought I knew them. I didn’t like how long it took to get to the meet of the story or how once we got there how rushed it seemed to wrap up. I would definitely read a sequel because I have soooo many questions, lol.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I couldn't put it down. It has everything you want from a thriller in it and more. Mystery, suspense and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end. It sucks you in within the first few chapters.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish.
I was fully pulled in from the first chapter and really enjoyed the writers reading style.
thank you again for letting me a part of the ARC Team for this amazing story 🙏
I was fully pulled in from the first chapter and really enjoyed the writers reading style.
thank you again for letting me a part of the ARC Team for this amazing story 🙏
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