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Komorebi Serial Killers #9
That Carver Girl
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She spent ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer. Now he's dead, she's home... and women are disappearing again.
The townspeople call her Lucifer. They say she's a liar who tried to destroy her own family.
But Lucy Carver can't let go of what she saw at her father's funeral. She swears she saw him watching from the tree line the day they put him in the ground.
If she speaks up, she risks being sent back to Arden Ridge permanently. If she stays silent, she remains the only witness to a ghost that's hunting in the dark. And Gabi just became the latest woman to disappear.
Across southeastern Tennessee and into the neighboring states, women vanish without explanation. They don't stay missing. Somewhere beneath the limestone hills of Karst Valley, a killer has been quietly building his life's work. Each victim carefully chosen. Each one given a name. Each one preserved and displayed for an audience of one.
Now Lucy has to decide what she's more afraid being called crazy again, or being right.
Early readers are already calling it the best Komorebi novel yet. If The Dollhouse was your favorite, you may be about to have a new one.
A deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in rural Tennessee, THAT CARVER GIRL is a standalone novel and the ninth entry in the internationally acclaimed Komorebi Serial Killers series.
For readers of Sharp Objects, Pretty Girls, and The Butterfly Garden.
The townspeople call her Lucifer. They say she's a liar who tried to destroy her own family.
But Lucy Carver can't let go of what she saw at her father's funeral. She swears she saw him watching from the tree line the day they put him in the ground.
If she speaks up, she risks being sent back to Arden Ridge permanently. If she stays silent, she remains the only witness to a ghost that's hunting in the dark. And Gabi just became the latest woman to disappear.
Across southeastern Tennessee and into the neighboring states, women vanish without explanation. They don't stay missing. Somewhere beneath the limestone hills of Karst Valley, a killer has been quietly building his life's work. Each victim carefully chosen. Each one given a name. Each one preserved and displayed for an audience of one.
Now Lucy has to decide what she's more afraid being called crazy again, or being right.
Early readers are already calling it the best Komorebi novel yet. If The Dollhouse was your favorite, you may be about to have a new one.
A deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in rural Tennessee, THAT CARVER GIRL is a standalone novel and the ninth entry in the internationally acclaimed Komorebi Serial Killers series.
For readers of Sharp Objects, Pretty Girls, and The Butterfly Garden.
- GenresThriller
354 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 18, 2026
About the author
Sara Ennis
16 books335 followersI started leaving stories for my mother when I was four years old. Little paper trails from her bedroom door through our apartment, because she was depressed and I wanted to help. My grandfather bought me my first typewriter at six because my hands couldn't keep up with my brain. In second grade I wrote book reports on books I made up. In fourth grade I wrote a class play. Writing has always been how I survive.
I grew up in Los Angeles, ran away on purpose, and landed in Des Moines, Iowa, which has been good. Mostly. The ice and humidity are in a constant competition to see which one breaks me first. I share my home with a blind Australian Shepherd named Charlie and her cat, Eartha Kitta.
Before the books I spent years running an animal welfare nonprofit and a social impact pet food brand. I once lived in the warehouse, which is only fun if you're a cool tech bro.
I write psychological thrillers set in the Komorebi world. The Duality series — The Dollhouse, The Hunted, The Dollmaster, and The Mercy — is where it all began. Five standalone Komorebi thrillers followed. I also write the Bliss cozy mystery series as Sara Isabelle, because I contain multitudes.
My readers call themselves Ennis Menaces. I couldn't be more proud.
If you've found your way here, you're probably my kind of reader. Welcome.
I grew up in Los Angeles, ran away on purpose, and landed in Des Moines, Iowa, which has been good. Mostly. The ice and humidity are in a constant competition to see which one breaks me first. I share my home with a blind Australian Shepherd named Charlie and her cat, Eartha Kitta.
Before the books I spent years running an animal welfare nonprofit and a social impact pet food brand. I once lived in the warehouse, which is only fun if you're a cool tech bro.
I write psychological thrillers set in the Komorebi world. The Duality series — The Dollhouse, The Hunted, The Dollmaster, and The Mercy — is where it all began. Five standalone Komorebi thrillers followed. I also write the Bliss cozy mystery series as Sara Isabelle, because I contain multitudes.
My readers call themselves Ennis Menaces. I couldn't be more proud.
If you've found your way here, you're probably my kind of reader. Welcome.
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April 21, 2026
I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC of That Carver Girl by Sara Ennis, and it completely exceeded my expectations. From the very first chapter, I was pulled into a story that feels both intimate and expansive, with characters that are vividly drawn and emotionally authentic.
Ennis has a way of writing that makes every scene feel alive—you can feel the tension, the longing, and the quiet moments just as strongly as the bigger, more dramatic ones. The protagonist is especially compelling, layered with strength and vulnerability in a way that makes her journey deeply relatable and impossible to look away from.
What stood out most to me was the emotional depth. This isn’t just a story you read—it’s one you experience. The themes are handled with care and nuance, and the pacing keeps you hooked without ever feeling rushed. By the end, I found myself reflecting on the characters long after I’d turned the final page.
As an ARC reader, I feel grateful to have gotten an early look at such a powerful and beautifully written book. I would absolutely recommend That Carver Girl to anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with heart, complexity, and a strong emotional core.
Ennis has a way of writing that makes every scene feel alive—you can feel the tension, the longing, and the quiet moments just as strongly as the bigger, more dramatic ones. The protagonist is especially compelling, layered with strength and vulnerability in a way that makes her journey deeply relatable and impossible to look away from.
What stood out most to me was the emotional depth. This isn’t just a story you read—it’s one you experience. The themes are handled with care and nuance, and the pacing keeps you hooked without ever feeling rushed. By the end, I found myself reflecting on the characters long after I’d turned the final page.
As an ARC reader, I feel grateful to have gotten an early look at such a powerful and beautifully written book. I would absolutely recommend That Carver Girl to anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with heart, complexity, and a strong emotional core.
May 7, 2026
Oh wow! How does the sweet Sara Ennis write such insanity!!! I was hooked from the very first chapter. This book is wild. You’ve been warned. Also—5 freaking stars!
April 15, 2026
“That Carver Girl” by Sara Ennis is another gripping addition to the Komorebi Serial Killers series. Dark, haunting, and suspenseful, this one pulls you in quickly.
Lucy Carver returns home after ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer, only for women to start disappearing again. When she believes she sees her father after his death, the tension builds as you question what’s real.
The setting is eerie and the story carries a constant sense of dread. It is an intense, unsettling read that keeps you hooked to the very end.
Lucy Carver returns home after ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer, only for women to start disappearing again. When she believes she sees her father after his death, the tension builds as you question what’s real.
The setting is eerie and the story carries a constant sense of dread. It is an intense, unsettling read that keeps you hooked to the very end.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
My Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed this, great addition to the series!!
She spent ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer. Now he's dead, she's home... and women are disappearing again.
The townspeople call her Lucifer. They say she's a liar who tried to destroy her own family.
But Lucy Carver can't let go of what she saw at her father's funeral. She swears she saw him watching from the tree line the day they put him in the ground.
If she speaks up, she risks being sent back to Arden Ridge permanently. If she stays silent, she remains the only witness to a ghost that's hunting in the dark. And Gabi just became the latest woman to disappear.
Across southeastern Tennessee and into the neighbouring states, women vanish without explanation. They don't stay missing. Somewhere beneath the limestone hills of Karst Valley, a killer has been quietly building his life's work. Each victim carefully chosen. Each one given a name. Each one preserved and displayed for an audience of one.
Now Lucy has to decide what she's more afraid being called crazy again, or being right.
I really like most of the books from this author, there have been a few that have been hit and miss but for the most part I really like them and this one was no exception. What is good about this “series” its not really a series. But there are always appearances from various of our fave Dollhouse characters and this one was no different.
I really liked Lucy and I felt for her… the bad guy was so bad and you can only imagine being told and “proven” to be crazy and not believed and now its all happening again you dont want to say anything just want your life to go back to normal whatever that is… but Lucy is scared for her friend.
I think that the bad guy was insane and insanely good… it really was a creepy AF. The other thing this author doesnt shy away from is killing off characters doesnt always have to be your secondary ones as well… you don’t want the MCs to die but sometimes they do and sometimes you think they are going to … you just never know where she will go with it.
Sara Ennis really does dark thriller well… and this was no exception.
Out of this series this was definitely a favourite for me.
Overall, I highly recommend to people who like the series or the author But if you are new to either then you can actually jump in right here and enjoy it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours and the author for an advanced copy for an honest review.
She spent ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer. Now he's dead, she's home... and women are disappearing again.
The townspeople call her Lucifer. They say she's a liar who tried to destroy her own family.
But Lucy Carver can't let go of what she saw at her father's funeral. She swears she saw him watching from the tree line the day they put him in the ground.
If she speaks up, she risks being sent back to Arden Ridge permanently. If she stays silent, she remains the only witness to a ghost that's hunting in the dark. And Gabi just became the latest woman to disappear.
Across southeastern Tennessee and into the neighbouring states, women vanish without explanation. They don't stay missing. Somewhere beneath the limestone hills of Karst Valley, a killer has been quietly building his life's work. Each victim carefully chosen. Each one given a name. Each one preserved and displayed for an audience of one.
Now Lucy has to decide what she's more afraid being called crazy again, or being right.
I really like most of the books from this author, there have been a few that have been hit and miss but for the most part I really like them and this one was no exception. What is good about this “series” its not really a series. But there are always appearances from various of our fave Dollhouse characters and this one was no different.
I really liked Lucy and I felt for her… the bad guy was so bad and you can only imagine being told and “proven” to be crazy and not believed and now its all happening again you dont want to say anything just want your life to go back to normal whatever that is… but Lucy is scared for her friend.
I think that the bad guy was insane and insanely good… it really was a creepy AF. The other thing this author doesnt shy away from is killing off characters doesnt always have to be your secondary ones as well… you don’t want the MCs to die but sometimes they do and sometimes you think they are going to … you just never know where she will go with it.
Sara Ennis really does dark thriller well… and this was no exception.
Out of this series this was definitely a favourite for me.
Overall, I highly recommend to people who like the series or the author But if you are new to either then you can actually jump in right here and enjoy it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours and the author for an advanced copy for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
That Carver Girl is a dark, deeply atmospheric thriller that pulls you straight into the uneasy quiet of rural Tennessee, where old accusations cling to the air like mist and the past refuses to stay buried. Lucy Carver returns home after a decade in a psychiatric facility, branded a liar and a monster for insisting her father was a serial killer. Now he’s dead, she’s free—and women are disappearing again.
Lucy is such a compelling narrator, fragile in the ways trauma leaves its mark yet sharp enough to sense when something is terribly wrong. The moment she thinks she sees her father watching from the tree line is chilling, not because it’s supernatural, but because it forces her—and the reader—to question everything she’s been told about her own sanity. That tension between doubt and instinct thrums through the entire novel.
The setting is wonderfully vivid: limestone hills, small‑town whispers, and a darkness that seems to seep up from the ground itself. As the disappearances spread across state lines, the story widens into something far more sinister, revealing a killer whose meticulous, horrifying “work” is described with just enough detail to make your skin crawl without tipping into gratuitousness.
What elevates the book is Lucy’s internal struggle. She’s caught between the fear of being dismissed as “crazy” again and the even greater fear that she might be right. That emotional push‑and‑pull gives the thriller its heartbeat, grounding the twists in something raw and human.
Tense, eerie, and beautifully paced, That Carver Girl is a standout entry in the Komorebi series—haunting, immersive, and impossible to look away from.
With thanks to Sara Ennis, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Lucy is such a compelling narrator, fragile in the ways trauma leaves its mark yet sharp enough to sense when something is terribly wrong. The moment she thinks she sees her father watching from the tree line is chilling, not because it’s supernatural, but because it forces her—and the reader—to question everything she’s been told about her own sanity. That tension between doubt and instinct thrums through the entire novel.
The setting is wonderfully vivid: limestone hills, small‑town whispers, and a darkness that seems to seep up from the ground itself. As the disappearances spread across state lines, the story widens into something far more sinister, revealing a killer whose meticulous, horrifying “work” is described with just enough detail to make your skin crawl without tipping into gratuitousness.
What elevates the book is Lucy’s internal struggle. She’s caught between the fear of being dismissed as “crazy” again and the even greater fear that she might be right. That emotional push‑and‑pull gives the thriller its heartbeat, grounding the twists in something raw and human.
Tense, eerie, and beautifully paced, That Carver Girl is a standout entry in the Komorebi series—haunting, immersive, and impossible to look away from.
With thanks to Sara Ennis, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the kind of dark, unsettling thriller that doesn’t just rely on shock — it lingers in that quiet, uncomfortable space where you know something isn’t right… even when everyone around you insists that it is.
At its core, this story taps into something deeply unsettling: what happens when your instincts are screaming at you — but you’re being told, over and over again, that you’re wrong? That slow erosion of trust in yourself becomes just as gripping as the mystery unfolding on the page.
The tension builds in a way that feels almost suffocating at times. There’s a constant undercurrent of dread — subtle, but persistent — that keeps you turning pages, searching for clarity, for confirmation, for something to make it all make sense.
The characters add another layer of depth. You’ve got strength, resilience, and that quiet determination to hold onto what feels true… balanced against some truly loathsome, deeply unsettling personalities that make your skin crawl in the best way.
What really sets this apart, though, is the added multimedia element — the artwork and killer’s gallery notes. It’s such a unique touch, and it doesn’t just complement the story, it enhances it. It pulls you deeper into the world, giving you a more visceral sense of the depravity at the heart of it all.
If you’ve been following Komorebi Serial Killers, this is a standout addition that absolutely delivers on the tone and tension the series is known for.
Fast-paced, immersive, and unsettling. This is one you’ll fly through… even as part of you wants to look away.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity and the ARC.
At its core, this story taps into something deeply unsettling: what happens when your instincts are screaming at you — but you’re being told, over and over again, that you’re wrong? That slow erosion of trust in yourself becomes just as gripping as the mystery unfolding on the page.
The tension builds in a way that feels almost suffocating at times. There’s a constant undercurrent of dread — subtle, but persistent — that keeps you turning pages, searching for clarity, for confirmation, for something to make it all make sense.
The characters add another layer of depth. You’ve got strength, resilience, and that quiet determination to hold onto what feels true… balanced against some truly loathsome, deeply unsettling personalities that make your skin crawl in the best way.
What really sets this apart, though, is the added multimedia element — the artwork and killer’s gallery notes. It’s such a unique touch, and it doesn’t just complement the story, it enhances it. It pulls you deeper into the world, giving you a more visceral sense of the depravity at the heart of it all.
If you’ve been following Komorebi Serial Killers, this is a standout addition that absolutely delivers on the tone and tension the series is known for.
Fast-paced, immersive, and unsettling. This is one you’ll fly through… even as part of you wants to look away.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity and the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
One of the best, freshest and most original premises I can remember in a killer thriller for quite a while…
Lucy Carver spent the last ten years in a psychiatric institution.
She was in there as she was convinced her dad was a murderer.
No one believed her or witnessed the things she claimed to have seen.
She’s out now, just in time for his funeral.
She still sees him, and women are still disappearing.
This grabs you by the throat…
Brilliantly structured, we get chapters from Lucy’s perspective, the killer’s perspective, we get the killer’s gallery notes and images of the artwork he is creating using human skin.
…and doesn’t let go.
Lucy is a great character, sensitively written, damaged yet resilient. Eager to try to get on with her life while adapting to her new normal. There’s a twisted creative performative element to the killer’s plan, reminiscent of The Silence Of The Lambs or The Butterfly Garden. There’s also a generational depth of hidden secrets like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
This is a dark book. There’s pain on the page. If I say the torture scenes are exquisitely written does that make me sick in the head or the intended audience? A reader who appreciates truly dark thrillers without crying about them, a real ‘Ennis Menace’.
Definitely recommend if you like dark and deep. That Carver Girl is up there with Sara Ennis’s very best.
Thanks to Netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours
Lucy Carver spent the last ten years in a psychiatric institution.
She was in there as she was convinced her dad was a murderer.
No one believed her or witnessed the things she claimed to have seen.
She’s out now, just in time for his funeral.
She still sees him, and women are still disappearing.
This grabs you by the throat…
Brilliantly structured, we get chapters from Lucy’s perspective, the killer’s perspective, we get the killer’s gallery notes and images of the artwork he is creating using human skin.
…and doesn’t let go.
Lucy is a great character, sensitively written, damaged yet resilient. Eager to try to get on with her life while adapting to her new normal. There’s a twisted creative performative element to the killer’s plan, reminiscent of The Silence Of The Lambs or The Butterfly Garden. There’s also a generational depth of hidden secrets like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
This is a dark book. There’s pain on the page. If I say the torture scenes are exquisitely written does that make me sick in the head or the intended audience? A reader who appreciates truly dark thrillers without crying about them, a real ‘Ennis Menace’.
Definitely recommend if you like dark and deep. That Carver Girl is up there with Sara Ennis’s very best.
Thanks to Netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
★★★★½ for The Carver Girl
This book absolutely messed with my head in the best way possible. Even though this is book 8 in the series, I had only read books one and two beforehand, and I honestly never felt lost jumping back in. The story picked up exactly where I needed it to, and Sara Ennis did a great job making everything easy to follow without feeling like I missed all the books in between.
This is a dark, unsettling psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything. Lucy’s story was incredibly disturbing and heartbreaking at the same time. Growing up, she swears she repeatedly saw her father carrying what looked like a woman’s body in a bag — not once, not twice, but three separate times. But instead of anyone believing her, her family convinces everyone that she’s unstable, eventually leading to her being institutionalized for ten years.
When Lucy finally returns home for her father’s funeral, you think maybe the nightmare is over… but that’s when things really start spiraling. The tension, paranoia, and psychological mind games throughout this story were so well done. I constantly questioned who was telling the truth and what was actually happening.
This book is definitely dark and heavy at times, so check trigger warnings, but if you love twisted psychological thrillers that keep you uncomfortable and guessing until the very end, this one delivers. Sara Ennis absolutely pulled me into Lucy’s world and did not let go.
This book absolutely messed with my head in the best way possible. Even though this is book 8 in the series, I had only read books one and two beforehand, and I honestly never felt lost jumping back in. The story picked up exactly where I needed it to, and Sara Ennis did a great job making everything easy to follow without feeling like I missed all the books in between.
This is a dark, unsettling psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything. Lucy’s story was incredibly disturbing and heartbreaking at the same time. Growing up, she swears she repeatedly saw her father carrying what looked like a woman’s body in a bag — not once, not twice, but three separate times. But instead of anyone believing her, her family convinces everyone that she’s unstable, eventually leading to her being institutionalized for ten years.
When Lucy finally returns home for her father’s funeral, you think maybe the nightmare is over… but that’s when things really start spiraling. The tension, paranoia, and psychological mind games throughout this story were so well done. I constantly questioned who was telling the truth and what was actually happening.
This book is definitely dark and heavy at times, so check trigger warnings, but if you love twisted psychological thrillers that keep you uncomfortable and guessing until the very end, this one delivers. Sara Ennis absolutely pulled me into Lucy’s world and did not let go.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I went into this book blind, without knowing anything about it except the title, and that Sara Ennis wrote it, so I already knew going in that it was going to be awesome based on that fact alone.
This book keeps you guessing the entire way through. You always kind of have an inkling. or a guess, of what's going on, but you're never right, and at the end you're like "GAH! OF COURSE!". I did suspect a few things but I never fully put it all together. (That's the genius of Sara Ennis!)
I do love when a serial killer has a 'theme', and this book certainly provided on that front! I won't say what the 'theme' was, but I will say, I would have loved to know how the serial killer came to be the way they were. Why did they do things the way they did, you know? An epilogue chapter into their past to see how that developed would have been fascinating.
I want to say SO MUCH about this book, but I'm restraining myself because I don't want to give away any spoilers! Ahhh!!!
This book is one of Ms. Ennis's BEST books though, it's right up there with The Dollhouse!! You don't want to miss this one!!
This book keeps you guessing the entire way through. You always kind of have an inkling. or a guess, of what's going on, but you're never right, and at the end you're like "GAH! OF COURSE!". I did suspect a few things but I never fully put it all together. (That's the genius of Sara Ennis!)
I do love when a serial killer has a 'theme', and this book certainly provided on that front! I won't say what the 'theme' was, but I will say, I would have loved to know how the serial killer came to be the way they were. Why did they do things the way they did, you know? An epilogue chapter into their past to see how that developed would have been fascinating.
I want to say SO MUCH about this book, but I'm restraining myself because I don't want to give away any spoilers! Ahhh!!!
This book is one of Ms. Ennis's BEST books though, it's right up there with The Dollhouse!! You don't want to miss this one!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This one stands out.
That Carver Girl isn’t your typical thriller. The storyline feels completely its own, and that’s what pulled me in right away. From the first few pages, there’s this unsettling hook that just grabs you and doesn’t loosen its grip. It’s quite twisted, dark and unique and that’s why I loved it!
The concept itself is seriously twisted in the best way. As the story unfolds, it keeps taking darker turns without ever feeling predictable. Every layer adds something more disturbing, more intriguing, and it kept me wanting to see just how far it would go.
Lucy’s situation adds to that tension so well. You’re constantly balancing between what’s real and what might not be, and that uncertainty keeps the momentum going the entire time.
Overall, this was one of those reads that felt different from anything else I’ve picked up lately. Unique, unsettling, and completely addictive from start to finish.
That Carver Girl isn’t your typical thriller. The storyline feels completely its own, and that’s what pulled me in right away. From the first few pages, there’s this unsettling hook that just grabs you and doesn’t loosen its grip. It’s quite twisted, dark and unique and that’s why I loved it!
The concept itself is seriously twisted in the best way. As the story unfolds, it keeps taking darker turns without ever feeling predictable. Every layer adds something more disturbing, more intriguing, and it kept me wanting to see just how far it would go.
Lucy’s situation adds to that tension so well. You’re constantly balancing between what’s real and what might not be, and that uncertainty keeps the momentum going the entire time.
Overall, this was one of those reads that felt different from anything else I’ve picked up lately. Unique, unsettling, and completely addictive from start to finish.
May 8, 2026
3.75⭐️ - I didn’t check before reading this to see if it was part of a series or not and only found out after I started reading but soon realized it didn’t effect the plot for me. I loved getting three POVs in this, Lucy, the killer, and a private investigator. The way people treated Lucy in this book was terrible but well written, they think she’s crazy and you can see how it effects her in her pov chapters by how she reacts to certain information. I liked the perspective of the killer because you get in his twisted mind and also get to see picture of his “art” exhibits (so i recommend reading not listening) which was cool in a creepy way. Nick, the PI, was added in part of the way through the book and you got to see how his mind worked to figure things out and how he became protective of Lucy because of how everyone treated her. Overall I think this was well written and had a really good plot
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
IF YOU LIKE CRIMINAL MINDS, YOU WILL EAT THIS BOOK UP!!
Dare I say this story is about on the same level as a Freida McFadden thriller. It started out with Lucy coming home for her father’s funeral and everyone acting strangely around her. We get more of the explanation behind that and her time away further into the book. The more I read, the more messed up it all became and I don’t mean that in a bad way. I thought I had it figured out and was just waiting for everyone else to catch up, but it turns out, I was just as shocked as the characters when that plot twist dropped. This was fast-paced, intriguing, twisted, and downright jaw-dropping. Definitely recommend!
I received an ARC copy of this soon to be released mystery/thriller so of course there were some typos, grammatical and punctuation errors, and formatting issues that did NOT factor into my rating. It’s purely based on the story.
Dare I say this story is about on the same level as a Freida McFadden thriller. It started out with Lucy coming home for her father’s funeral and everyone acting strangely around her. We get more of the explanation behind that and her time away further into the book. The more I read, the more messed up it all became and I don’t mean that in a bad way. I thought I had it figured out and was just waiting for everyone else to catch up, but it turns out, I was just as shocked as the characters when that plot twist dropped. This was fast-paced, intriguing, twisted, and downright jaw-dropping. Definitely recommend!
I received an ARC copy of this soon to be released mystery/thriller so of course there were some typos, grammatical and punctuation errors, and formatting issues that did NOT factor into my rating. It’s purely based on the story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
*I was provided an ARC by the author. All opinions are my own.*
"She spent ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer. Now he's dead, she's home... and women are disappearing again."
Lucy Carver is our main character, and I really liked her. She is smart and strong, but so damaged and so vulnerable.
This book is written so well - the pacing is spot-on, the characters are believable, and the twists are so sharp.
The feels are claustrophic, the story is dark, and there are many horror elements as well.
This is a fantastic psychological thriller that I could not put down. Gripping pulse-pounding, with so many twists and turns!!
○○ Be aware of triggers: gore, assault, mental illness ○○
4.5 🌟
📚 RELEASES ON JUNE 18, 2026 📚
"She spent ten years in a psychiatric facility for accusing her father of being a serial killer. Now he's dead, she's home... and women are disappearing again."
Lucy Carver is our main character, and I really liked her. She is smart and strong, but so damaged and so vulnerable.
This book is written so well - the pacing is spot-on, the characters are believable, and the twists are so sharp.
The feels are claustrophic, the story is dark, and there are many horror elements as well.
This is a fantastic psychological thriller that I could not put down. Gripping pulse-pounding, with so many twists and turns!!
○○ Be aware of triggers: gore, assault, mental illness ○○
4.5 🌟
📚 RELEASES ON JUNE 18, 2026 📚
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
How deliciously macabre! But this is not for the squeamish given there are some illustrations between most chapters. While someone might think these gratuitous, the notes that were included gave a depth of character to the villain. It gave me “Silence of the Lambs” vibes but since it is one of my favorite movies, this worked for me! The story captured me in the first couple sentences and didn’t let go. It is told in 2 different POV’s and while they are not labelled, their distinct voices made the character easy to identify. This is the first book I have read by this author and I am off to read her entire back list. Can’t wait!
Review of advance copy
If you thought Arthur was bad, just wait until you meet this guy.
We've all heard of people who do monstrous things, but this guy runs rings around Hannibal Lecter and Jeffrey Dahmer. He really is your worst nightmare.
The twists, turns, and revelations in this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Be prepared to burn the midnight oil with this one.
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.
We've all heard of people who do monstrous things, but this guy runs rings around Hannibal Lecter and Jeffrey Dahmer. He really is your worst nightmare.
The twists, turns, and revelations in this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Be prepared to burn the midnight oil with this one.
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unsettling in all the right ways, That Carver Girl plays with perception, reputation, and the danger of being dismissed too quickly. There’s a constant push-pull between truth and doubt that keeps the tension razor tight, and Lucy’s voice cuts through it with equal parts vulnerability and grit. It’s eerie, fast-moving, and just off-kilter enough to keep you uneasy the entire time—like something watching from the shadows, waiting to be noticed.
May 9, 2026
Read as ARC. WOW—Sara Ennis showed up for the 9th installment of the Komorebi Serial Killers series! Hands down one of my favorites for sure. The whole time your mind is thinking one thing and then BAM—the twist at the end will shake you to your core. Any time I gasp audibly while reading a book, it’s an automatic 5⭐️ for me. The constant twists and turns make it a page turner that is so hard to put down!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I finished my advanced copy of this bad girl last night!
It had multiple POVs which is my favorite and used a unique system to let the reader know which point of view the chapter would be. I really liked that.
This story is quite dark, but very intriguing. It had twists I wasn't expecting which kept me on my toes and wanting to turn the page!
If you like a darker, serial killer novel I suggest you check this one out when it releases next month!
It had multiple POVs which is my favorite and used a unique system to let the reader know which point of view the chapter would be. I really liked that.
This story is quite dark, but very intriguing. It had twists I wasn't expecting which kept me on my toes and wanting to turn the page!
If you like a darker, serial killer novel I suggest you check this one out when it releases next month!
May 13, 2026
This book was given to me by NetGalley as an ARC here is my honest and voluntarily review.
This is a 4.75⭐️for me this book 📕 so good I couldn’t put it down had me from the first chapter so dark so eerie. Everything she went through thinking her father was this monster and what she discovers after his passing the trauma, identity, and the scars people carry long after the truth is buried. The story kept me waiting, guessing and hoping until the end . Definitely recommend reading this book 📕.
This is a 4.75⭐️for me this book 📕 so good I couldn’t put it down had me from the first chapter so dark so eerie. Everything she went through thinking her father was this monster and what she discovers after his passing the trauma, identity, and the scars people carry long after the truth is buried. The story kept me waiting, guessing and hoping until the end . Definitely recommend reading this book 📕.
May 16, 2026
I’ve been cast! This thriller had me up late, trying to follow the clues. Then it had me shocked (my jaw actually dropped at one point) then I was on edge. Filled with lots of family secrets and time running out, you won’t be able to put it down. If you haven’t read any of Sara Ennis’s books, do not delay!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an amazing book! I was hooked all the way through. Sara Ennis is such an amazing author. This is another winner from her. If you are looking for a book that makes you want to keep reading until late in the night, this is it! What a ride!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow! The darkest book yet by Sara Ennis. Twist, gruesome, and everything all tied up in a climatic ending. She is a instant read author for me. Thank you so much for the advanced reader copy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Written review to come tomorrow 😊
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