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The Cry of the Lake
A gruesome discovery unravels a dark trail of murder and madness.
A six-year-old girl sneaks out of bed to capture a mermaid but instead discovers a dead body. Terrified and unable to make sense of what she sees, she locks the vision deep inside her mind.
Ten years later, Lily is introduced to the charismatic Flo and they become best friends. But Lily is guilt-ridden – she is hiding a terrible secret which has the power to destroy both their lives.
When Flo’s father is accused of killing a schoolgirl, the horrors of Lily’s past come bubbling to the surface. Lily knows that, whatever the consequences, she has to make things right. She must go back to the events of her childhood and face what happened at the boat house all those years ago.
Can Lily and Flo discover what is hiding in the murky waters of the lake before the killer strikes again?
A six-year-old girl sneaks out of bed to capture a mermaid but instead discovers a dead body. Terrified and unable to make sense of what she sees, she locks the vision deep inside her mind.
Ten years later, Lily is introduced to the charismatic Flo and they become best friends. But Lily is guilt-ridden – she is hiding a terrible secret which has the power to destroy both their lives.
When Flo’s father is accused of killing a schoolgirl, the horrors of Lily’s past come bubbling to the surface. Lily knows that, whatever the consequences, she has to make things right. She must go back to the events of her childhood and face what happened at the boat house all those years ago.
Can Lily and Flo discover what is hiding in the murky waters of the lake before the killer strikes again?
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2020
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About the author
Charlie Tyler
2 books82 followersCharlie is signed with SpellBound Books Ltd. The Tangled Mane is the first in The Welland Valley Murder series. Books 2 & 3 are coming out in 2025.
Charlie adores coffee and usually drinks (at least) four cups before 11am. This caffeine fuelled part of the day is also, unsurprisingly, the time when she gets the most words onto the page.
She lives in a Leicestershire village with husband, Will, three (almost) grown-up children and Otto, her Cavapoo.
Charlie adores coffee and usually drinks (at least) four cups before 11am. This caffeine fuelled part of the day is also, unsurprisingly, the time when she gets the most words onto the page.
She lives in a Leicestershire village with husband, Will, three (almost) grown-up children and Otto, her Cavapoo.
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January 4, 2021
This is a hard book to review. It is about revenge and murder and obsession and secrets. When the story opens Lily and her older sister, Grace, are getting rid of the body of a dead teenager. Straight away you realise there’s a very weird dynamic between the sisters, something is very off here. It doesn’t help that Lily has been mute for years, since she had a traumatic experience at the of six. Grace is supposedly engaged to Tom Marchant and his daughter, Florence (Flo) is Lily’s best friend. But you get the feeling very quickly that the whole thing is a charade. Grace is bent on revenge. She thinks Tom is responsible for her (Grace’s) father’s suicide and has plotted to ruin him.
There is also an Uncle Frank who manipulates the two girls. For a long time I wasn’t sure if Frank was simply weird or if he was evil incarnate. He is certainly repellant. So then we have blackmail, betrayal, embezzlement and abuse. Oh don’t forget the insanity! If it sounds very far fetched and convoluted - you’d be right. I love a twisty plot but this...I think it was too much. I actually struggled to follow the story and who was doing what to whom and why for a large part of the book and that rarely happens so I think this time it’s you (the book) not me!
To the author’s credit she pulled everything together at the end but from my perspective as a reader it wasn’t a given until very close to the end. so I have to be honest and say I was never fully engaged with this story. It just didn’t make any sense for a long time. I think the author has a lot of potential and the writing was quite good. But I think a bit more clarity earlier in the story would lead to more reader ‘buy in’. When I had finally finished it, I thought it was a good story, but it could have been better with a bit more finesse. Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with a copy of the book to review. My opinions are my own.
There is also an Uncle Frank who manipulates the two girls. For a long time I wasn’t sure if Frank was simply weird or if he was evil incarnate. He is certainly repellant. So then we have blackmail, betrayal, embezzlement and abuse. Oh don’t forget the insanity! If it sounds very far fetched and convoluted - you’d be right. I love a twisty plot but this...I think it was too much. I actually struggled to follow the story and who was doing what to whom and why for a large part of the book and that rarely happens so I think this time it’s you (the book) not me!
To the author’s credit she pulled everything together at the end but from my perspective as a reader it wasn’t a given until very close to the end. so I have to be honest and say I was never fully engaged with this story. It just didn’t make any sense for a long time. I think the author has a lot of potential and the writing was quite good. But I think a bit more clarity earlier in the story would lead to more reader ‘buy in’. When I had finally finished it, I thought it was a good story, but it could have been better with a bit more finesse. Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with a copy of the book to review. My opinions are my own.
December 10, 2020
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Well, let me start out by saying that this book started off with a murdered girl (Amelie) at the dining table of mother and daughter, Grace and Lily. I was immediately questioning why she was murdered, so to say the book started off with a bang is a fitting analogy! As the reader, I was introduced to Tom and his daughter Flo, who happens to be best friends with Lily. Also, for some reason it was noted that Flo looked similar to Amelie. Tom was a science teacher and got engaged to Grace. I knew early on that I didn't like Grace and I felt something was off about Grace and Lily, besides the fact that they murdered Amelie. It then became apparent that they were setting up Tom to take the fall for the murder, only I had no idea why?
I could not put this book down! After about 40% in, I was racing to turn the page to find out the secrets in everyone's closets. I slowly learned in bits and pieces about the character's past histories. Boy oh boy was I not expecting how everything came to a conclusion!
This book was well written and full of mystery and suspense. I would definitely recommend! I look forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy!
Well, let me start out by saying that this book started off with a murdered girl (Amelie) at the dining table of mother and daughter, Grace and Lily. I was immediately questioning why she was murdered, so to say the book started off with a bang is a fitting analogy! As the reader, I was introduced to Tom and his daughter Flo, who happens to be best friends with Lily. Also, for some reason it was noted that Flo looked similar to Amelie. Tom was a science teacher and got engaged to Grace. I knew early on that I didn't like Grace and I felt something was off about Grace and Lily, besides the fact that they murdered Amelie. It then became apparent that they were setting up Tom to take the fall for the murder, only I had no idea why?
I could not put this book down! After about 40% in, I was racing to turn the page to find out the secrets in everyone's closets. I slowly learned in bits and pieces about the character's past histories. Boy oh boy was I not expecting how everything came to a conclusion!
This book was well written and full of mystery and suspense. I would definitely recommend! I look forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy!
August 3, 2020
I don’t quote from books, especially not from ARCs but this time I’m going to start with the very first sentence. “Death smells of macaroons.” I so very love macaroons but after reading this sentence I’m not sure I’m gonna look at macaroons the same was I used to.
The Cry of The Lake is one of the most disturbing stories I’ve read this year so far. It’s one of those books you just can’t put down because you need to know what happens next.
And the characters? So well-developed. The main characters Lily and Grace are a mysterie. You know something is very wrong with them - the first chapter sets the mood and you know immediately this book will not end well, it will end in tears and misery - and you want to find out how they ended up where they are. I did, I wanted to know. And when I finally found out there were tears. I felt sad and angry and somehow relieved.
I will be on the lookout for more Charlie Tyler books. He sure knows how to write an emotionally overwhelming story.
Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my copy.
The Cry of The Lake is one of the most disturbing stories I’ve read this year so far. It’s one of those books you just can’t put down because you need to know what happens next.
And the characters? So well-developed. The main characters Lily and Grace are a mysterie. You know something is very wrong with them - the first chapter sets the mood and you know immediately this book will not end well, it will end in tears and misery - and you want to find out how they ended up where they are. I did, I wanted to know. And when I finally found out there were tears. I felt sad and angry and somehow relieved.
I will be on the lookout for more Charlie Tyler books. He sure knows how to write an emotionally overwhelming story.
Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my copy.
August 23, 2020
This is a drama mystery story told by Flo, Lily and Grace. At one point I lost the main idea and it was hard for me to follow the tale. I want to give it a try one day.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this chance.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this chance.
June 28, 2020
This book was absolutely AMAZING!!! Written in alternating voices each chapter, one was really able to get into the minds of the well-crafted characters: a psychopathic murderer and her mute younger sister.
The book is about two sisters with a traumatic past - one out to get revenge, the other considering coming clean. After creating new identities, will their past come out... or will they get away with murder?
This book was the definition of a page-turner and at one point I was literally unable to put it down! The suspense throughout the book, along with murder and manipulation were fantastically written - this is a must-read for anyone who loves a psychological thriller!! A totally brilliant debut novel from an extremely talented up and coming author!
The book is about two sisters with a traumatic past - one out to get revenge, the other considering coming clean. After creating new identities, will their past come out... or will they get away with murder?
This book was the definition of a page-turner and at one point I was literally unable to put it down! The suspense throughout the book, along with murder and manipulation were fantastically written - this is a must-read for anyone who loves a psychological thriller!! A totally brilliant debut novel from an extremely talented up and coming author!
September 12, 2020
Cassie wanted only to find her mermaid, but instead she sees a dead man’s body. Shocked by this event, she locks all her memories in the back of her mind. 10 years later she has to face and unravel what really happened that night.
Such a gripping story. It started at a slow pace, but after the first half of the book I just couldn’t stop reading, and I was constantly on edge and curious to know what was going to happen.
Great the description of the characters state of mind, and the way all the events unravel throughout the book.
Such a gripping story. It started at a slow pace, but after the first half of the book I just couldn’t stop reading, and I was constantly on edge and curious to know what was going to happen.
Great the description of the characters state of mind, and the way all the events unravel throughout the book.
October 13, 2020
I recently read the new novel by Charlie Tyler, The Cry of the Lake. This is a debut novel and I had heard great things about it, so I was excited to read it. The novel is set in and around Oxford and the description of some parts of the area are a delight.
The novel is told through the thoughts and views of three young women I did find it slightly confusing to distinguish one from another as I started the book, but that soon resolved itself.
The Blurb
A gruesome discovery unravels a dark trail of murder and madness
A six-year-old girl sneaks out of bed to capture a mermaid but instead discovers a dead body. Terrified and unable to make sense of what she sees, she locks the vision deep inside her mind.
Ten years later, Lily is introduced to the charismatic Flo and they become best friends. But Lily is guilt-ridden – she is hiding a terrible secret which has the power to destroy both their lives.
When Flo’s father is accused of killing a schoolgirl, the horrors of Lily’s past come bubbling to the surface. Lily knows that, whatever the consequences, she has to make things right. She must go back to the events of her childhood and face what happened at the boat house all those years ago.
Can Lily and Flo discover what is hiding in the murky waters of the lake before the killer strikes again?
The Review
As this novel starts, it offers the reader a deceptively simple premise: a man is engaged to a woman and his daughter and her sister attend school together and get on well. His ex-girlfriend is a police officer, his ex-wife has remarried a rich man who indulges her interests and the woman’s sister does not speak.
The story is told in turn through the eyes of the fiancee, Grace and the two girls Lily and Flo. At first, it appears that it will be a fairly straight forward tale but the author peels away layer after layer and reveals more and more about her characters, their tortuous pasts and haunted lives. There are more layers to this story than in an onion and more twists in the tale than any windy road.
The lay-out of the book is reminiscent of The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell , which I have reviewed on this site. But do not be deceived. While O’Donnell’s novel quickly becomes rather pedestrian, Tyler’s book is slick and sophisticated and, just as she leads you to believe you can see where the story is going, she peels another layer off the onion and the reader realises they have been tricked again.
As a debut novel, The Cry of the Lake is a smart and assured story. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more by this author.
The Author
Charlie signed with Darkstroke Books in May 2020. The Cry of the Lake is her debut novel.
Charlie adores coffee and usually drinks (at least) four cups before 11am. This caffeine fuelled part of the day is also, unsurprisingly, the time when she gets the most words onto the page.
She lives in a Leicestershire village with husband, Will, and three (almost) grown-up children. Tilly, her golden retriever, is her study buddy and her fiercest critic.
Val Penny
The novel is told through the thoughts and views of three young women I did find it slightly confusing to distinguish one from another as I started the book, but that soon resolved itself.
The Blurb
A gruesome discovery unravels a dark trail of murder and madness
A six-year-old girl sneaks out of bed to capture a mermaid but instead discovers a dead body. Terrified and unable to make sense of what she sees, she locks the vision deep inside her mind.
Ten years later, Lily is introduced to the charismatic Flo and they become best friends. But Lily is guilt-ridden – she is hiding a terrible secret which has the power to destroy both their lives.
When Flo’s father is accused of killing a schoolgirl, the horrors of Lily’s past come bubbling to the surface. Lily knows that, whatever the consequences, she has to make things right. She must go back to the events of her childhood and face what happened at the boat house all those years ago.
Can Lily and Flo discover what is hiding in the murky waters of the lake before the killer strikes again?
The Review
As this novel starts, it offers the reader a deceptively simple premise: a man is engaged to a woman and his daughter and her sister attend school together and get on well. His ex-girlfriend is a police officer, his ex-wife has remarried a rich man who indulges her interests and the woman’s sister does not speak.
The story is told in turn through the eyes of the fiancee, Grace and the two girls Lily and Flo. At first, it appears that it will be a fairly straight forward tale but the author peels away layer after layer and reveals more and more about her characters, their tortuous pasts and haunted lives. There are more layers to this story than in an onion and more twists in the tale than any windy road.
The lay-out of the book is reminiscent of The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell , which I have reviewed on this site. But do not be deceived. While O’Donnell’s novel quickly becomes rather pedestrian, Tyler’s book is slick and sophisticated and, just as she leads you to believe you can see where the story is going, she peels another layer off the onion and the reader realises they have been tricked again.
As a debut novel, The Cry of the Lake is a smart and assured story. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more by this author.
The Author
Charlie signed with Darkstroke Books in May 2020. The Cry of the Lake is her debut novel.
Charlie adores coffee and usually drinks (at least) four cups before 11am. This caffeine fuelled part of the day is also, unsurprisingly, the time when she gets the most words onto the page.
She lives in a Leicestershire village with husband, Will, and three (almost) grown-up children. Tilly, her golden retriever, is her study buddy and her fiercest critic.
Val Penny
August 15, 2020
This was an amazing book that I began reading thinking was about a crime and soon realized was about sisters, family, and the trauma that forms who we are and the decisions that we make. The story was truly horrifying in how a persons trauma can completely corrupt their morals and actions but also beautiful in the hope that one can find despite being exposed to so much evil. The two sisters in this story create a yin and yang of good and evil. The crime at the center of this novel is perfectly interwoven into the story of their relationship and is as gripping as their unraveling background, not always an easy feat for an author.
Beautifully developed, realistically scary, and as fast-paced as the best thrillers, I could not recommend this book enough.
Beautifully developed, realistically scary, and as fast-paced as the best thrillers, I could not recommend this book enough.
July 25, 2020
This brilliantly plotted, fast-paced novel is full of twists and turns that kept me guessing (usually incorrectly) throughout the whole book. The author develops the characters carefully, and they are skillfully revealed as the story progresses.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fascinating tale of abuse, revenge and obsession, and would highly recommend this for lovers of psychological thrillers.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fascinating tale of abuse, revenge and obsession, and would highly recommend this for lovers of psychological thrillers.
July 24, 2020
The Cry of the Lake by Charlie Tyler After a confusing start, felt overwhelmed with all the characters, POVs, time periods and information. Unfortunately lost interest in the book. Perhaps readers with multitasking minds will prevail and enjoy the book.
Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
August 11, 2020
This book opens with a fabulously striking scene. The drama continues throughout making this a twisty thriller.
Not only is it twisty and exciting, but it is emotional too. It shows how a traumatic past can pave the way for dangerous behaviours in later years. With family secrets and the murder of a teenage girl, this is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on your toes!
Not only is it twisty and exciting, but it is emotional too. It shows how a traumatic past can pave the way for dangerous behaviours in later years. With family secrets and the murder of a teenage girl, this is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on your toes!
June 26, 2020
An excellent read! I couldn’t put it down... gripped from the start. Always a good sign when you feel a bit sad when it’s over! Can’t wait to read more by Charlie Tyler.
April 14, 2021
This turned out to be a fairly decent random kindle freebie find. I’m not actually sure how much of it can be discussed safely without giving too much away and in the genre that lives and dies by its twist (pun intended) that’s a huge no no.
So…well…two sisters, dark (very, very messed up) past, tragedy. Fast forward ten years to both of them living new lives in a new place under new names while passing as mother and daughter and executing a revenge plan. I do love a good revenge story and while this is not Count of Monte Christo, it tries. In fact, the book begins with a murder, so all plausible deniability is out of the window right away. In fact, most of the mystery here isn’t all that mysterious or tough to figure out, it’s the reasons behind it all that make the book interesting.
You definitely get the genre prerequisite timeline and perspective jump around here. This novel jumps like it’s traversing hot coals. But the author makes it all work, which is pretty good, especially for a debut. Is it going to blow your mind? No, probably not. Not unless you’ve never read one of these thrillers before. But it’s decent for what it is, pleasingly (to me, anyway) British and goes dark enough to delight most fans of dark psychological fiction. Plus it reads quickly, which is always a plus.
So…well…two sisters, dark (very, very messed up) past, tragedy. Fast forward ten years to both of them living new lives in a new place under new names while passing as mother and daughter and executing a revenge plan. I do love a good revenge story and while this is not Count of Monte Christo, it tries. In fact, the book begins with a murder, so all plausible deniability is out of the window right away. In fact, most of the mystery here isn’t all that mysterious or tough to figure out, it’s the reasons behind it all that make the book interesting.
You definitely get the genre prerequisite timeline and perspective jump around here. This novel jumps like it’s traversing hot coals. But the author makes it all work, which is pretty good, especially for a debut. Is it going to blow your mind? No, probably not. Not unless you’ve never read one of these thrillers before. But it’s decent for what it is, pleasingly (to me, anyway) British and goes dark enough to delight most fans of dark psychological fiction. Plus it reads quickly, which is always a plus.
November 3, 2020
What an exceptional debut novel! I read it in one session, totally entranced, overlooking sleeping and eating. SO very twisted, this is real psychological horror at its finest (think Henry James). One never knows what is truth, what is reality, what is deceptive illusion, or what is one's own mind clouding the issues. There are so many mysteries and revelations; I could delightfully reread right away! Hold your breath and turn off the phone, lock the doors and sink into a morass of the psyche.
August 17, 2020
A mentally disturbed woman orchestrates a vicious plan of revenge on the man she holds responsible for the destruction of her childhood. Her traumatized sister refuses to talk but is befriended by the man's outgoing daughter. Somewhere under the lies and deceit, the truth is trying to get out.
this book was fast-paced and suspenseful. The story is interesting although certain portions don't hold up to scrutiny. It is narrated from different points of view. This technique gets unwieldy when you factor in alternate personalities. The number of characters made it unwieldy but overall a good read.
this book was fast-paced and suspenseful. The story is interesting although certain portions don't hold up to scrutiny. It is narrated from different points of view. This technique gets unwieldy when you factor in alternate personalities. The number of characters made it unwieldy but overall a good read.
November 19, 2020
I'm finally done, this triggered my escapism and put me on a reading slump :/
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June 1, 2021
I read Cry of the Lake in one weekend, because I had to see where all the twists and turns were leading. I thought I made a pretty good guess early on, but the story had lots of surprises for me. Unnerving and exciting, told from three points of view, I had to exercise some strong discipline not to peek ahead to see how those chapter cliffhangers resolved. Tyler's characters are so vivid, reading this book was much like watching a film. The praise is well deserved!
August 4, 2020
I don’t think it’s giving much away to say the author drops a dead body plum on the first page. From right there and then, we’re drawn into a dark jigsaw puzzle of family secrets, trauma and deadly deeds.
What I love about this book is that the reader is shown the story from three perspectives. Three very different and vivid voices - Lily, Grace and Flo - tell their own stories, and we must gather the pieces together to make the whole. And what a whole: twisted, atmospheric, and sparkling with the kind of detail that makes stories stay with you for a long, long time.
Every character is rounded, with weaknesses that play into the story - from the chilling, shadowy Uncle Frank, to the sassy Flo. The people and setting are so real, and the tension builds relentlessly. At times the reader is party to more information than the characters, but at other times you’re racing to catch up with them. This makes for a thrilling, discombobulating ride. Not to be missed.
What I love about this book is that the reader is shown the story from three perspectives. Three very different and vivid voices - Lily, Grace and Flo - tell their own stories, and we must gather the pieces together to make the whole. And what a whole: twisted, atmospheric, and sparkling with the kind of detail that makes stories stay with you for a long, long time.
Every character is rounded, with weaknesses that play into the story - from the chilling, shadowy Uncle Frank, to the sassy Flo. The people and setting are so real, and the tension builds relentlessly. At times the reader is party to more information than the characters, but at other times you’re racing to catch up with them. This makes for a thrilling, discombobulating ride. Not to be missed.
July 20, 2020
A mysterious tale told from the perspective of three girls. Lily, Grace and Flo.
The story opens up with a murder. Just the way I like my mystery thriller books to begin, right in on the action. Then we delve into the lives of Lily, Grace and Flo and this is were things get interesting. As each chapter unfolds another part of the mystery is uncovered.
Who are Lily and Grace? This is the question I kept asking myself a lot. They had a background story that was steeped in death and despair. But, Lily had locked these mysteries up and Grace was hell-bent on keeping them safe. What does Lily know? Why doesn't Grace want her past uncovered?
Cry Of The Lake is a delicious mystery to get to grips with. It's written in a dark and twisty manner that keeps you captivated throughout. And, once you find out what is lurking in the lake, will you want to keep it a secret?
The story opens up with a murder. Just the way I like my mystery thriller books to begin, right in on the action. Then we delve into the lives of Lily, Grace and Flo and this is were things get interesting. As each chapter unfolds another part of the mystery is uncovered.
Who are Lily and Grace? This is the question I kept asking myself a lot. They had a background story that was steeped in death and despair. But, Lily had locked these mysteries up and Grace was hell-bent on keeping them safe. What does Lily know? Why doesn't Grace want her past uncovered?
Cry Of The Lake is a delicious mystery to get to grips with. It's written in a dark and twisty manner that keeps you captivated throughout. And, once you find out what is lurking in the lake, will you want to keep it a secret?
August 1, 2020
The Cry of the Lake is the debut novel of Charlie Tyler. It is an excellent, psychological thriller full of unexpected plot twists. Told from the perspective of three different characters, Lily, Flo, and Grace, this pacy, suspense-filled story takes you on a journey through dark family secrets to the event at the core of the mystery.
The story opens with teenage Lily, at a particularly gruesome moment. She cannot speak and communicates by using text on her phone, Her mother, Grace, is forcing her to assist in the disposal of a body. From that opening, it is clear that this story is not a cosy mystery. Hints are given about a deeply traumatic event in the past that caused Lily to be mute and that may also be responsible for their current situation. Grace is engaged to a teacher, Tom, who is the father of Flo, Lily’s best friend. With the discovery of the body, relationships begin to unravel and so begins a tense journey both to the past and the final exciting denouement.
The author skilfully hooked me in with a jaw-dropping opening. She kept me reading with an intriguing plot that was gradually revealed through the words of the three protagonists. Exploring dark themes, this is a compelling and well-written mystery, packed with detail and offering a view on the disturbing mindset of a killer. Highly recommended for readers who like to be kept guessing.
The story opens with teenage Lily, at a particularly gruesome moment. She cannot speak and communicates by using text on her phone, Her mother, Grace, is forcing her to assist in the disposal of a body. From that opening, it is clear that this story is not a cosy mystery. Hints are given about a deeply traumatic event in the past that caused Lily to be mute and that may also be responsible for their current situation. Grace is engaged to a teacher, Tom, who is the father of Flo, Lily’s best friend. With the discovery of the body, relationships begin to unravel and so begins a tense journey both to the past and the final exciting denouement.
The author skilfully hooked me in with a jaw-dropping opening. She kept me reading with an intriguing plot that was gradually revealed through the words of the three protagonists. Exploring dark themes, this is a compelling and well-written mystery, packed with detail and offering a view on the disturbing mindset of a killer. Highly recommended for readers who like to be kept guessing.
August 11, 2020
The Cry of the Lake is an enthralling story of how easily someone can fall into darkness after a difficult and terrible upbringing. It is a story of the power of fear. It is the story of overcoming your torment and facing certain horrors. It is a dark thriller with vivid characters, full of heart and warmth or evil and manipulation. I knew I was in for one dangerous rollercoaster ride from Charlie’s opening sentence, “Death smells of macaroons.” I was shocked and troubled and saddened in varied measures throughout the book. And yes, I cried at the end. This story is so well-written and engrossing! Such an exciting thrill ride from a debut author! I highly recommend The Cry of the Lake by Charlie Tyler and hope to see more work from her in the future.
July 5, 2020
A gorgeous cover to draw you in,and terrific opening pages that get you hooked.
A clearly completely nuts character,who is driven to wreak havoc on someone that did them wrong in the past.
Definitely a page turner.
By the time I was half way through though,it was getting too over the top for me ,too many secrets and lies and all a bit preposterous.
Still a good solid read,but the first half was my favourite.
A clearly completely nuts character,who is driven to wreak havoc on someone that did them wrong in the past.
Definitely a page turner.
By the time I was half way through though,it was getting too over the top for me ,too many secrets and lies and all a bit preposterous.
Still a good solid read,but the first half was my favourite.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2020
Quite possibly my top book of 2020! This is a contemporary psychological thriller full of family secrets. Two sisters traumatized by the past. A teenage girl murdered, possibly by one of her teachers. I don't want to spoil a moment of the plot of The Cry of the Lake - it's so well written, fast-paced, witty, twisted and heart-wrenching at times too. Charlie Tyler is one to watch!
July 26, 2020
I was sitting at my dining table with the book in my hand and my eyes glued to the first page. The door that opens in the hallway was ajar -revealing dark steps and as I continued to read - I felt this rush of warm terror inexplicable but unmissable.
A GIRL IS FUCKING DEAD?!
And that’s how The Cry of The Lake begins. With a shock. And a promise of many more yet to shake you in the process.
The image of a dead girl danced around my eyes as if I was present right there in the room with her lying next to my feet – dead as a fucking nail – blued lips and a creepy stare. And add to it the gritty details and the unsympathetic attitude of Grace in the beginning? The very air that hung around me began to feel cold somehow.
Almost every turn of the page brought with it a rush of excitement and wonder – some character detail that left me gawping at the pages with wide-set eyes, or some piece of the puzzle that hadn’t even crossed my mind.
Back to back surprises – so engrossing that I didn’t even move my neck for an hour straight – sticking my nose in my kindle as if reading it from as close as possible would reveal something!
I adored how Tyler throws in JUST THE RIGHT DESCRIPTIONS at JUST THE RIGHT TIME! Handling the timing to keep the reader engrossed is an art, one that the author has mastered.
The way that characters have been fleshed out is brilliant as well – giving them all an identity of their own – moving back and forth in three point of views – presenting a delicious contrast in nature, thinking, and priorities. Charlie Tyler’s extraordinary way with words painted really vivid and unique image of all the characters. You know what, it hurts me to call them mere characters. They are people in my heart now. Flesh and bone. That’s all they are composed of. Real people with heartbreaking stories – and I don’t think I will ever be able to get over them. I don’t think I even want to.
The stark and deliberate contrast that the author presents to snap you out and then pull you back in only increases the creepiness factor. The narration is so subtle in introducing bits of horror stricken and disturbed images in your mind that you end up shivering and anticipating the worst at even the most normal and unimportant events. You never really forget Amelie’s body gurgling down to rot at the lake bed and that stinky smell of a rotting body – a fragment of my imagination for sure – but it was present throughout the narrative, even when everyone was all happy and seemed carefree – the power of Charlie Tyler’s words.
I went out after finishing the first chapter – to get some water. It was around 11 pm and the hall was dark and I could feel someone’s dead set eyes on me, the manic eyes of a crazy woman – the very thought sent shivers down my spine! GUESS WHO SLEPT WITH A THIRSTY THROAT THAT NIGHT? ME! Because I JUST COULDN’T make the painfully short journey from my room to the kitchen. THAT was the effect of this book’s beginning events on me.
From the very first page it hooked it’s claws into me, sucking me in like a dementor – only it didn’t feed on my soul, it fed on my attention. All of it WHOLLY on this gorgeous, haunting, dark story.
The mystery surrounding the two girls keeps on twisting and turning it’s solid body around you – a snake from the depths of the characters’ pasts. Suffocating you. Keeping you captive in between it’s forceful embrace. And you end up liking it, enjoying it even!
You are the happiest prisoner ever! Stockholm syndrome much? HELL YEAH!
Secrets lay at the heart of Lily and Grace’s life – the anticipation of which had my insides in a knot. I don’t know why but I was terrified of knowing the truth, of reading on. I think a part of me just didn’t want this story to end. Very selfish too because Lily’s suffering was dependent on the ending but I just couldn’t handle. Yet my curiosity won over my reluctance every single time!
Lily was made fun of her silence. Even by her sister. Grace’s actions made me loathe her. So much that I just wanted to enter the alternate realm and stab her in the heart – just so she could fucking stop tormenting her sister. I was so engrossed in their lives that I felt like one of them! Lily’s grief, the fact that she was in the cruel clutches of a life that suffocated her – her sadness – desperation – confusion – anger – hopelessness – the author captured it ALL. So broken was this teenager that I just wanted to rip apart the pages and enter her world and soothe her and tell her that everything was going to be OKAY! 😦
In all honesty, I hated Grace from the very beginning. Everything about her irritated me. But man, I didn’t have the SLIGHTEST inkling that my view of her would change so drastically. That, in my eyes at least, she’ll be redeemed by the end. It’d be cruel to let you in on any more details but just know that you won’t come out of this story unchanged. You WILL leave a part of yourself in there – between the pages – wrapped up tightly. But keep it away from Emily. She’ll break it.
But WAIT! WHO IS EMILY?! You’ll find out soon enough.
I sit here – with my eyes just a bit teary, my heart just a bit sad, my kind just a bit relaxed – it’s been a journey. I have been Emily – her rage; I have been Lily – her trauma; I have been Flo – her confusion; I have been Frank – his wickedness; and I have been Gil – with all his loveliness.
I have been them all. And let me tell you, even though learning about their lives destroyed me, I wouldn’t trade one bit of that wonderfully thrilling experience with anything else. Nothing else.
I had already started reading another book the next day – trying to escape the tide of emotions reading The Cry of The River had set in my gut – but I just couldn’t shake the gloomy feeling of separating myself from these dear dear people.
Yes. I even missed Grace and her erratic and manic ways. It’s amazing how Tyler has forced me to be sensitive and understanding of a girl who has committed cold blooded murder before. You won’t believe the things she has done and yet, she is redeemed. Why though? I couldn’t tell you, despite knowing the contents of her past, I just couldn’t tell you why my heart wants to forgive her so badly.
And Lily? I don’t wanna part from her. Her confusion, her nightmares, her dilemmas, her hallucinations – I have become addicted to them.
I don’t want to let go. I want to hold on.
And I want Gil back. I want to hear him say “My lady of the lake, forgive me” one last time. I want to see his golden hair shimmering in the moon light and for once, just once, I want him to hold Em, the way she wanted to be held.
I think I will be forever be haunted Emily sitting at the edge of the lake, with all the painful memories gnawing at her heart – wasting away what little sanity she has left- forever waiting for someone who would never arrive – her beloved, the mermaid of the lake.
Ask anyone –
I’ve been gloomy
thinking about the future they might’ve shared –
Gil and Emily,
If not of love, then maybe of a family?
And now I MUST ask YOU, dear reader,
to
share in my gloom.
You will, won’t you?
A GIRL IS FUCKING DEAD?!
And that’s how The Cry of The Lake begins. With a shock. And a promise of many more yet to shake you in the process.
The image of a dead girl danced around my eyes as if I was present right there in the room with her lying next to my feet – dead as a fucking nail – blued lips and a creepy stare. And add to it the gritty details and the unsympathetic attitude of Grace in the beginning? The very air that hung around me began to feel cold somehow.
Almost every turn of the page brought with it a rush of excitement and wonder – some character detail that left me gawping at the pages with wide-set eyes, or some piece of the puzzle that hadn’t even crossed my mind.
Back to back surprises – so engrossing that I didn’t even move my neck for an hour straight – sticking my nose in my kindle as if reading it from as close as possible would reveal something!
I adored how Tyler throws in JUST THE RIGHT DESCRIPTIONS at JUST THE RIGHT TIME! Handling the timing to keep the reader engrossed is an art, one that the author has mastered.
The way that characters have been fleshed out is brilliant as well – giving them all an identity of their own – moving back and forth in three point of views – presenting a delicious contrast in nature, thinking, and priorities. Charlie Tyler’s extraordinary way with words painted really vivid and unique image of all the characters. You know what, it hurts me to call them mere characters. They are people in my heart now. Flesh and bone. That’s all they are composed of. Real people with heartbreaking stories – and I don’t think I will ever be able to get over them. I don’t think I even want to.
The stark and deliberate contrast that the author presents to snap you out and then pull you back in only increases the creepiness factor. The narration is so subtle in introducing bits of horror stricken and disturbed images in your mind that you end up shivering and anticipating the worst at even the most normal and unimportant events. You never really forget Amelie’s body gurgling down to rot at the lake bed and that stinky smell of a rotting body – a fragment of my imagination for sure – but it was present throughout the narrative, even when everyone was all happy and seemed carefree – the power of Charlie Tyler’s words.
I went out after finishing the first chapter – to get some water. It was around 11 pm and the hall was dark and I could feel someone’s dead set eyes on me, the manic eyes of a crazy woman – the very thought sent shivers down my spine! GUESS WHO SLEPT WITH A THIRSTY THROAT THAT NIGHT? ME! Because I JUST COULDN’T make the painfully short journey from my room to the kitchen. THAT was the effect of this book’s beginning events on me.
From the very first page it hooked it’s claws into me, sucking me in like a dementor – only it didn’t feed on my soul, it fed on my attention. All of it WHOLLY on this gorgeous, haunting, dark story.
The mystery surrounding the two girls keeps on twisting and turning it’s solid body around you – a snake from the depths of the characters’ pasts. Suffocating you. Keeping you captive in between it’s forceful embrace. And you end up liking it, enjoying it even!
You are the happiest prisoner ever! Stockholm syndrome much? HELL YEAH!
Secrets lay at the heart of Lily and Grace’s life – the anticipation of which had my insides in a knot. I don’t know why but I was terrified of knowing the truth, of reading on. I think a part of me just didn’t want this story to end. Very selfish too because Lily’s suffering was dependent on the ending but I just couldn’t handle. Yet my curiosity won over my reluctance every single time!
Lily was made fun of her silence. Even by her sister. Grace’s actions made me loathe her. So much that I just wanted to enter the alternate realm and stab her in the heart – just so she could fucking stop tormenting her sister. I was so engrossed in their lives that I felt like one of them! Lily’s grief, the fact that she was in the cruel clutches of a life that suffocated her – her sadness – desperation – confusion – anger – hopelessness – the author captured it ALL. So broken was this teenager that I just wanted to rip apart the pages and enter her world and soothe her and tell her that everything was going to be OKAY! 😦
In all honesty, I hated Grace from the very beginning. Everything about her irritated me. But man, I didn’t have the SLIGHTEST inkling that my view of her would change so drastically. That, in my eyes at least, she’ll be redeemed by the end. It’d be cruel to let you in on any more details but just know that you won’t come out of this story unchanged. You WILL leave a part of yourself in there – between the pages – wrapped up tightly. But keep it away from Emily. She’ll break it.
But WAIT! WHO IS EMILY?! You’ll find out soon enough.
I sit here – with my eyes just a bit teary, my heart just a bit sad, my kind just a bit relaxed – it’s been a journey. I have been Emily – her rage; I have been Lily – her trauma; I have been Flo – her confusion; I have been Frank – his wickedness; and I have been Gil – with all his loveliness.
I have been them all. And let me tell you, even though learning about their lives destroyed me, I wouldn’t trade one bit of that wonderfully thrilling experience with anything else. Nothing else.
I had already started reading another book the next day – trying to escape the tide of emotions reading The Cry of The River had set in my gut – but I just couldn’t shake the gloomy feeling of separating myself from these dear dear people.
Yes. I even missed Grace and her erratic and manic ways. It’s amazing how Tyler has forced me to be sensitive and understanding of a girl who has committed cold blooded murder before. You won’t believe the things she has done and yet, she is redeemed. Why though? I couldn’t tell you, despite knowing the contents of her past, I just couldn’t tell you why my heart wants to forgive her so badly.
And Lily? I don’t wanna part from her. Her confusion, her nightmares, her dilemmas, her hallucinations – I have become addicted to them.
I don’t want to let go. I want to hold on.
And I want Gil back. I want to hear him say “My lady of the lake, forgive me” one last time. I want to see his golden hair shimmering in the moon light and for once, just once, I want him to hold Em, the way she wanted to be held.
I think I will be forever be haunted Emily sitting at the edge of the lake, with all the painful memories gnawing at her heart – wasting away what little sanity she has left- forever waiting for someone who would never arrive – her beloved, the mermaid of the lake.
Ask anyone –
I’ve been gloomy
thinking about the future they might’ve shared –
Gil and Emily,
If not of love, then maybe of a family?
And now I MUST ask YOU, dear reader,
to
share in my gloom.
You will, won’t you?
August 1, 2020
This book was not at all what I expected, even reading the synopsis could not have prepared me for what I was about to embark upon... The opening of this book grabbed my attention from the start.
The writing is excellent, Charlie Tyler weaves this perfect web of lies and deception that have us questioning every single person and every turn of the page. I didn't know who to trust or what was going on.
Each chapter was from a different perspective and character POV, which I do feel helped to really build up the story. However, at points it did get quite confusing, and it felt as though some chapters weren't quite fitting in with the rest of the story.
4 stars rounded up from 3.5
At points I really struggled to connect to the characters, I felt like I couldn't form a proper opinion on them throughout the book as we just didn't have enough from them. Which was really disappointing for me as I loved the way the author wrote the book from their different perspectives.
Once everything started to unravel I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading because I needed to know how it ended. I was sucked in and when I completed the book I wanted to applaud the author for weaving such a clever web of lies!
That being said, I did feel at points like I was walking through treacle trying to read this book, some paragraphs were just way too long and I could feel myself skim reading them because they were taking too long.
On the whole, I have really mixed feelings about this book. There is no doubt that it was very cleverly written and that Charlie Tyler has a talent and I was gripped from the outset, there were just a couple of things that knocked this book down for me.
I did enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who was interested in this genre!
The writing is excellent, Charlie Tyler weaves this perfect web of lies and deception that have us questioning every single person and every turn of the page. I didn't know who to trust or what was going on.
Each chapter was from a different perspective and character POV, which I do feel helped to really build up the story. However, at points it did get quite confusing, and it felt as though some chapters weren't quite fitting in with the rest of the story.
4 stars rounded up from 3.5
At points I really struggled to connect to the characters, I felt like I couldn't form a proper opinion on them throughout the book as we just didn't have enough from them. Which was really disappointing for me as I loved the way the author wrote the book from their different perspectives.
Once everything started to unravel I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading because I needed to know how it ended. I was sucked in and when I completed the book I wanted to applaud the author for weaving such a clever web of lies!
That being said, I did feel at points like I was walking through treacle trying to read this book, some paragraphs were just way too long and I could feel myself skim reading them because they were taking too long.
On the whole, I have really mixed feelings about this book. There is no doubt that it was very cleverly written and that Charlie Tyler has a talent and I was gripped from the outset, there were just a couple of things that knocked this book down for me.
I did enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who was interested in this genre!
August 2, 2020
Review originally posted on The Bibliophile Chronicles.
The Cry of the Lake follows the story of Lily and her best friend Flo. When a girl from their school is murdered, Flo’s father is accused of killing her. Lily is hiding a number of secrets about her past and wracked with guilt over the murder, Lily knows she has to make things right, but can she face the truth before the real killer strikes again?
The Cry of the Lake is one of those books that sucks you in from the very first page and doesn’t let you go. I started this one on a quiet Sunday morning and ended up reading it in one sitting. Dark, addictive and with a cast of really compelling characters, The Cry of the Lake is not to be missed.
The Cry of the Lake is quite a short book, but it certainly packs a punch. The story has plenty of twists and turns but the thing that really made this one for me was the fascinating characters. I really liked Lily and Flo and I found Grace to be a really interesting protagonist. and I enjoyed the alternating POVs between the different characters, it gave you the opportunity to see things from different perspectives and it definitely helped to ramp up the tension.
The Cry of the Lake is a dark and gripping psychological thriller, full of twists and turns. If you’re looking for an unputdownable thriller to read this summer, The Cry of the Lake should definitely be on your wishlist.
The Cry of the Lake follows the story of Lily and her best friend Flo. When a girl from their school is murdered, Flo’s father is accused of killing her. Lily is hiding a number of secrets about her past and wracked with guilt over the murder, Lily knows she has to make things right, but can she face the truth before the real killer strikes again?
The Cry of the Lake is one of those books that sucks you in from the very first page and doesn’t let you go. I started this one on a quiet Sunday morning and ended up reading it in one sitting. Dark, addictive and with a cast of really compelling characters, The Cry of the Lake is not to be missed.
The Cry of the Lake is quite a short book, but it certainly packs a punch. The story has plenty of twists and turns but the thing that really made this one for me was the fascinating characters. I really liked Lily and Flo and I found Grace to be a really interesting protagonist. and I enjoyed the alternating POVs between the different characters, it gave you the opportunity to see things from different perspectives and it definitely helped to ramp up the tension.
The Cry of the Lake is a dark and gripping psychological thriller, full of twists and turns. If you’re looking for an unputdownable thriller to read this summer, The Cry of the Lake should definitely be on your wishlist.
July 22, 2020
The book starts with a bang! A murder has been committed and you are very aware of who has committed the crime, a mother and her daughter. I was hooked straight away. As you read on it becomes apparent that Lily is mute; a traumatic event from her past has caused her to lose her voice. This part of the story line in itself was so intriguing and I couldn't wait to find out more.
Grace is a very powerful character who dominates and manipulates not only her daughter Lily but others around her. She is a complex individual who also has a disturbing back story and I loved how the novel weaved its way from the past to present day to reveal both Grace's and Lily's childhood.
The Cry Of The Lake is a book where nothing is quite what it seems at the beginning, I loved this about the novel as it kept me guessing the whole time. I was very intrigued by the character's past lives as this held such relevance to the present story line and I loved how the plot unfolded. Although Grace was such a manipulative character I did actually feel sorry for her as her story is one of sadness, heartache and exploitation. The ending for me was perfect, all the loose ends were tied up and I loved how the last two chapters in particular, paid tribute to 'the lake'. I found it very symbolic, calming and a beautiful way to round up the novel.
This book has everything: murder, revenge, love, loss, family secrets, mental health issues, cruelty - to name just a few. It is a dark, twisted tale with lots of suspense and has a gorgeous front cover to draw you in. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to join The Cry Of The Lake blog tour.
Grace is a very powerful character who dominates and manipulates not only her daughter Lily but others around her. She is a complex individual who also has a disturbing back story and I loved how the novel weaved its way from the past to present day to reveal both Grace's and Lily's childhood.
The Cry Of The Lake is a book where nothing is quite what it seems at the beginning, I loved this about the novel as it kept me guessing the whole time. I was very intrigued by the character's past lives as this held such relevance to the present story line and I loved how the plot unfolded. Although Grace was such a manipulative character I did actually feel sorry for her as her story is one of sadness, heartache and exploitation. The ending for me was perfect, all the loose ends were tied up and I loved how the last two chapters in particular, paid tribute to 'the lake'. I found it very symbolic, calming and a beautiful way to round up the novel.
This book has everything: murder, revenge, love, loss, family secrets, mental health issues, cruelty - to name just a few. It is a dark, twisted tale with lots of suspense and has a gorgeous front cover to draw you in. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to join The Cry Of The Lake blog tour.
July 28, 2020
A dark, twisted tale, brimming with suspense.
What an opening - We are thrown right into the action with a murder! Right from the first line 'Death smells like macaroons' I was hooked.
The story unfolds from three different perspectives Lily, Grace & Flo and as we learn more about these characters we learn nothing is what it seems, there are lots of deeper, darker secrets uncovered slowly as you read each chapter and I found it really difficult to put down - I had to find out exactly what was going on!
It narrowly missed out on 5⭐ because I was left a little bit frustrated by the ending.
Overall, a fabulous debut with haunting characters that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.
A huge thanks to Anne Cater & Darkstroke Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
What an opening - We are thrown right into the action with a murder! Right from the first line 'Death smells like macaroons' I was hooked.
The story unfolds from three different perspectives Lily, Grace & Flo and as we learn more about these characters we learn nothing is what it seems, there are lots of deeper, darker secrets uncovered slowly as you read each chapter and I found it really difficult to put down - I had to find out exactly what was going on!
It narrowly missed out on 5⭐ because I was left a little bit frustrated by the ending.
Overall, a fabulous debut with haunting characters that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.
A huge thanks to Anne Cater & Darkstroke Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 20, 2020
This book is told from Grace, Lily and Flo point of views. It was a pretty dark story but the plot was all over the place. I think for a short story with too much things going on, this story doesn't need multiple pov. It's distracting and I can't focus lol
Thank you Netgalley for The Cry of the Lake ARC!
Thank you Netgalley for The Cry of the Lake ARC!
July 18, 2020
Ngl, I picked this up from Netgalley just because of the cover. I mean the mysterious crescent moon adorned with roses and skull instantly nudged me to read the book.
Coming to the plot, the story is about Grace and Lily, a mother-daughter duo who have freshly started a new life leaving behind their heavy past (atleast that's what they claim). Grace has a revenge planned out for Tom- her current lover, a divorcee and Flo's father. Lily and Flo are about same age, although entirely different in personalities but good friends.
The revenge plan (brainchild of Grace) pushes Lily to be a mute (literally) bystander who has no choice but to submit to her mom's wishes. Everything goes by favourably until (well) it doesn't. Things unfold untimely, Grace freaks out and the story takes a turn.
The book runs along from the narrative of Grace, Lily and Flo. The plot was very confusing right from the beginning but once I got hold of it, I HAD to finish the book asap.
Second thing that didn't sit right with me was that too much information was given at an increasing rate and it was getting hard to keep up; plus, as soon as I managed to make sense of what's going on, who's who and doing what, the narrative changed to my annoyance. It wasn't akin to cliffhanger but just pure 'aarrrgggghh'. (Hoping that makes sense.)
The characters weren't exactly the best that I've read in the past and I really didn't care about them. I came for the book cover, stayed for the story, didn't like the characters. Guilty as charged.
This review may seem like the book doesn't seem promising but somehow I did love the plot, hence I rated it what I rated. If you're okay with not giving an F about the characters but enjoying the story GO FOR IT, you won't be disappointed.
Coming to the plot, the story is about Grace and Lily, a mother-daughter duo who have freshly started a new life leaving behind their heavy past (atleast that's what they claim). Grace has a revenge planned out for Tom- her current lover, a divorcee and Flo's father. Lily and Flo are about same age, although entirely different in personalities but good friends.
The revenge plan (brainchild of Grace) pushes Lily to be a mute (literally) bystander who has no choice but to submit to her mom's wishes. Everything goes by favourably until (well) it doesn't. Things unfold untimely, Grace freaks out and the story takes a turn.
The book runs along from the narrative of Grace, Lily and Flo. The plot was very confusing right from the beginning but once I got hold of it, I HAD to finish the book asap.
Second thing that didn't sit right with me was that too much information was given at an increasing rate and it was getting hard to keep up; plus, as soon as I managed to make sense of what's going on, who's who and doing what, the narrative changed to my annoyance. It wasn't akin to cliffhanger but just pure 'aarrrgggghh'. (Hoping that makes sense.)
The characters weren't exactly the best that I've read in the past and I really didn't care about them. I came for the book cover, stayed for the story, didn't like the characters. Guilty as charged.
This review may seem like the book doesn't seem promising but somehow I did love the plot, hence I rated it what I rated. If you're okay with not giving an F about the characters but enjoying the story GO FOR IT, you won't be disappointed.
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