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Five Days Missing
Having a baby is all about firsts. The first touch. The first kiss. The first cuddle. They mark a lifetime of firsts – including the first goodbye.
When Romilly says goodbye to her new baby daughter, abandoning her at the hospital hours after giving birth, no one can understand why she would leave – and where she has gone.
In those first few hours she had been the image of a doting mother and would have done anything to protect her baby.
Something has clearly gone wrong. Could it be that Romilly is suffering from postpartum psychosis, just as her mother did?
Or is something even worse at hand? A danger so grave that she would leave her longed-for daughter to escape it…
A twisty, emotional tale of dark pasts and even darker secrets – perfect for fans of Adele Parks and Heidi Perks
When Romilly says goodbye to her new baby daughter, abandoning her at the hospital hours after giving birth, no one can understand why she would leave – and where she has gone.
In those first few hours she had been the image of a doting mother and would have done anything to protect her baby.
Something has clearly gone wrong. Could it be that Romilly is suffering from postpartum psychosis, just as her mother did?
Or is something even worse at hand? A danger so grave that she would leave her longed-for daughter to escape it…
A twisty, emotional tale of dark pasts and even darker secrets – perfect for fans of Adele Parks and Heidi Perks
- GenresThriller
400 pages, Paperback
First published February 17, 2022
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June 26, 2022
“ I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine, the world’s least trustworthy adjective.” No one in this twisted tale is fine. Each character is layered with secrets, deception and lies. Romilly, a new mother, is missing. Is her disappearance voluntary, or is something more sinister at play? I went back and forth with who I believed. There were definitely twists I didn’t see coming. This story would make a great Netflix series. If your looking for an unputdownable thriller, look no more. This checks all the boxes of an addictive read. Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for my copy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 17, 2023
I much preferred her previous book.
Having said that, I do enjoy her style of writing and her authors leadership pulling us reading along the path she wants us to take, however, this time I wasn’t fully in or on the path and the path lacked pace so I sort of waddled along behind the author not knowing if I wanted to continue at times. But I did because of course I wanted to know why after giving birth at the hospital a mother could abandon her newborn baby, her husband and just take off. No word, no explanation.
It didn’t have me on the edge of my seat needing to know these things…more like nosiness.
It’s not a new concept, authors have written this topic before yet there were some pretty good twists which had me saying “yep, that’s a good one”.
I will still read her next book because I simply loved her book before this one.
Having said that, I do enjoy her style of writing and her authors leadership pulling us reading along the path she wants us to take, however, this time I wasn’t fully in or on the path and the path lacked pace so I sort of waddled along behind the author not knowing if I wanted to continue at times. But I did because of course I wanted to know why after giving birth at the hospital a mother could abandon her newborn baby, her husband and just take off. No word, no explanation.
It didn’t have me on the edge of my seat needing to know these things…more like nosiness.
It’s not a new concept, authors have written this topic before yet there were some pretty good twists which had me saying “yep, that’s a good one”.
I will still read her next book because I simply loved her book before this one.
January 31, 2022
Romilly, who is still in the newlywed stage of her marriage, goes missing right after having her first child. Her husband discovers her missing and the baby alone in the hospital room.
Why would sh leave the hospital without her baby? Why would she leave the hospital at all? These are the questions Marc, Stephie, Loll and Adam are asking themselves and each other.
The book spans the five days that Romilly is missing and the days following her being found. There is much speculation on what has happened. The story is dragged out for a while before we start to get any answers. I was intrigues by the premise and was interested to see how it all played out in the end. I just wish it wasn't such a slow burn. Otherwise I liked the story.
Many thanks to netgalley and Avon Books, UK for the arc.
Why would sh leave the hospital without her baby? Why would she leave the hospital at all? These are the questions Marc, Stephie, Loll and Adam are asking themselves and each other.
The book spans the five days that Romilly is missing and the days following her being found. There is much speculation on what has happened. The story is dragged out for a while before we start to get any answers. I was intrigues by the premise and was interested to see how it all played out in the end. I just wish it wasn't such a slow burn. Otherwise I liked the story.
Many thanks to netgalley and Avon Books, UK for the arc.
February 5, 2022
I found this book to be somewhat boring, despite the interesting synopsis. It centers on Romilly, who mysteriously disappears just hours after giving birth to her first child. The POVs switch between her, her husband Marc, and her best friend Steffie.
I generally love a story with an unreliable narrator and you get that in this book with Marc and Romilly having very different opinions of what went on in their relationship; their friends are stuck in the middle. That being said, so much of this book was centered around repeated conversations and internal monologues about the same things. There was also a lot of mundanity related to the things they did every day.
I did find myself curious about who was telling the truth, and I was legitimately surprised by the twist at the end, but I ultimately just wasn’t invested in these characters or fully immersed in the story.
Overall, interesting plot but just too slow paced for me, and lacking a strong connection to the characters. I’d give it 2.5 stars, rounded up. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I generally love a story with an unreliable narrator and you get that in this book with Marc and Romilly having very different opinions of what went on in their relationship; their friends are stuck in the middle. That being said, so much of this book was centered around repeated conversations and internal monologues about the same things. There was also a lot of mundanity related to the things they did every day.
I did find myself curious about who was telling the truth, and I was legitimately surprised by the twist at the end, but I ultimately just wasn’t invested in these characters or fully immersed in the story.
Overall, interesting plot but just too slow paced for me, and lacking a strong connection to the characters. I’d give it 2.5 stars, rounded up. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2024
DNF ... bei Seite 284.
Der Anfang war spannend und vielversprechend.
Jetzt finde ich es jedoch leider nur noch langweilig, so dass ich mich nicht noch durch weitere 200 Seiten quälen werde.
Der Anfang war spannend und vielversprechend.
Jetzt finde ich es jedoch leider nur noch langweilig, so dass ich mich nicht noch durch weitere 200 Seiten quälen werde.
July 15, 2022
This tells the story of Romilly who has disappeared from the hospital at which she has recently given birth, leaving her baby behind. The story answers the question of why, following a lot of surprises and twists and turns.
I enjoyed not knowing what was happening and being surprised by the developments and I thought the story was well told. There was just the odd occasion when I felt a character missed something obvious, like when Romilly seemed to take ages before realising she could show Adam the messages on her phone, I was very into the story at that point and was desperate for her to convince him so that grated on me.
I enjoyed not knowing what was happening and being surprised by the developments and I thought the story was well told. There was just the odd occasion when I felt a character missed something obvious, like when Romilly seemed to take ages before realising she could show Adam the messages on her phone, I was very into the story at that point and was desperate for her to convince him so that grated on me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2022
So I usually love an unreliable narrator but I wasn't invested in any of the characters - I really didn't believe in the story but loved the premise which is why I started reading the book in the first place. I kept reading the book as I just wanted to know what happened and to be fair it was obvious.
I was given an advance copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.
I was given an advance copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.
January 23, 2022
Romilly Beach goes missing shortly after giving birth to her baby girl. Disappearing from her hospital room, her husband, Marc, can’t imagine where she could have gone. The very real possibility that she is experiencing post-partum psychosis causes him to panic and call Ro’s sister to begin their search for her. When he hears that someone has spotted her on a plane to France, he sends his best friend after her, to bring her home, and learn the truth about what would have prompted a brand-new mother to leave her newborn and husband behind. But there seems to be a lot more going on under the surface, that even Ro’s best friend doesn’t know about. Is Romilly really experiencing psychosis? Or is there something going on that is much more terrifying? Something that threatens her life and could have caused her to leave so mysteriously.
Honestly, it took me a few chapters to really get into this book. Caroline Corcoran’s writing reminds me of Teresa Driscoll, whose books also takes me a little while to get into. But once I was in the flow, the book became addictive! The ending was spot on to what I wanted to happen, and I loved the surprises at the end! Excellent book full of manipulation and second guessing the characters’ reliability. Told from multiple viewpoints, I loved that the reader gets to see different sides of interactions. Excellent storyline and satisfying ending!
A huge thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Caroline Corcoran for allowing me to read this ARC, which was provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
Honestly, it took me a few chapters to really get into this book. Caroline Corcoran’s writing reminds me of Teresa Driscoll, whose books also takes me a little while to get into. But once I was in the flow, the book became addictive! The ending was spot on to what I wanted to happen, and I loved the surprises at the end! Excellent book full of manipulation and second guessing the characters’ reliability. Told from multiple viewpoints, I loved that the reader gets to see different sides of interactions. Excellent storyline and satisfying ending!
A huge thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Caroline Corcoran for allowing me to read this ARC, which was provided to me in exchange for my honest review.
January 27, 2022
Rating: 2.0/5
As the accompanying blurb indicates, the central thread of the story relates to new mother, Romilly, who leaves her newly-born daughter and disappears. Is this a case of Romilly suffering from postpartum psychosis, as her own mother did? Or is her husband, Marc, using it as a convenient excuse to gaslight her in a coercive relationship?
If you weren't familiar with the term postpartum psychosis before you read this novel, you certainly will be by the time you have read just a few chapters. The description is used ad nauseum and becomes quite grating, very quickly! I appreciate that this condition plays a key part in the plotline, but surely, between them, the author and the editor could have found ways of making the point without having to make direct reference to it so mind-numbingly often!
With occasional minor exceptions, the narrative unfolds chronologically, which may well please readers who are averse to novels that have frequent switches in time frame. Events are described from the viewpoints of a number of different key characters. This is a mechanic that can work very effectively, if it is done well. In this instance - even though I have seen far worse examples - it was not handled especially brilliantly. The narrators didn't have particularly distinct voices and there were a number of occasions when I had to flick back a few pages to check which character was providing the account at that particular time.
The pace of the story in the first half of the book is on the slow side. I appreciate that the writer needs to set the scene, but it struck me as unnecessarily protracted. The second half moves along more briskly and is all the better for it. Even so, I never really felt the build-up of any great atmosphere or tension that a good psychological thriller requires.
If you, or somebody close to you, has been affected by the issues raised in the novel, or if you are looking for something that you can simply read and discard, then this may well hold some appeal. For anyone else, this is really no more than okay and is pretty standard fare for the genre.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review.
As the accompanying blurb indicates, the central thread of the story relates to new mother, Romilly, who leaves her newly-born daughter and disappears. Is this a case of Romilly suffering from postpartum psychosis, as her own mother did? Or is her husband, Marc, using it as a convenient excuse to gaslight her in a coercive relationship?
If you weren't familiar with the term postpartum psychosis before you read this novel, you certainly will be by the time you have read just a few chapters. The description is used ad nauseum and becomes quite grating, very quickly! I appreciate that this condition plays a key part in the plotline, but surely, between them, the author and the editor could have found ways of making the point without having to make direct reference to it so mind-numbingly often!
With occasional minor exceptions, the narrative unfolds chronologically, which may well please readers who are averse to novels that have frequent switches in time frame. Events are described from the viewpoints of a number of different key characters. This is a mechanic that can work very effectively, if it is done well. In this instance - even though I have seen far worse examples - it was not handled especially brilliantly. The narrators didn't have particularly distinct voices and there were a number of occasions when I had to flick back a few pages to check which character was providing the account at that particular time.
The pace of the story in the first half of the book is on the slow side. I appreciate that the writer needs to set the scene, but it struck me as unnecessarily protracted. The second half moves along more briskly and is all the better for it. Even so, I never really felt the build-up of any great atmosphere or tension that a good psychological thriller requires.
If you, or somebody close to you, has been affected by the issues raised in the novel, or if you are looking for something that you can simply read and discard, then this may well hold some appeal. For anyone else, this is really no more than okay and is pretty standard fare for the genre.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review.
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January 6, 2022Fantastic book! When Romilly abandoned her new born baby at the hospital right after her birth, her entire family questions why this happened. With a mother who suffered issues after the birth of her own daughters, could it be postpartum psychosis? Romilly is a very caring loving person who has shown no signs throughout her pregnancy of any psychological problems, so why would she leave her baby. Her husband Marc seems to believe this is the case with Romilly and is determined to get her to come back at all costs. But the reason is much darker and Marc is at the heart of the it. Excellent, beautifully written thriller that is impossible to put down. Highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley for this excellent book.
January 26, 2024
Hours after giving birth, Romilly has disappeared without any trace, leaving her newborn daughter alone at the hospital. Her husband arrives and raises the alarm. She is after all being monitored for postpartum psychosis.
Romilly's sister and best friend rush to support Marc to look after his daughter, but things are not as they seem.
How can anyone know who to believe? Can Romilly even trust her own mind?
Difficult subject matter but a gripping and compelling read.
Romilly's sister and best friend rush to support Marc to look after his daughter, but things are not as they seem.
How can anyone know who to believe? Can Romilly even trust her own mind?
Difficult subject matter but a gripping and compelling read.
July 13, 2025
This book started brilliantly, almost lost me a quarter of the way in and then hooked me back to read the last half in one sitting! Sometimes repetitive, characters viewpoints bend and twist a complicated story which makes the reader rethink their opinion of them numerous times. Glad I persevered to the end, the final few chapters were the most gripping and well written of the book.
January 9, 2022
Great book. This is a really well written, fast paced psychological thriller. This book has plenty of twists and turns leaving you not knowing who to trust. I loved the alternating chapters between the different characters and their perspectives as the story develops. Really enjoyable read.
March 28, 2022
Full of twists
September 17, 2022
Probably more of a 2.5 but I rounded up. This was a completely forgettable story with no surprising anything. It wasn't bad but I won't be recommending this one any time soon.
November 30, 2021
This book was your classic domestic thriller. Is the woman mentally unstable, or is the man abusive? Right off the bat, I’m a little turned off by this premise. I understand the dynamic that mental illness can create in a domestic thriller, but the diagnosis of “postpartum psychosis” kept being shoved down the reader’s throat in a way that felt unnatural. We didn’t get a chance to suspect that this was the case or even feel out the diagnosis for ourselves as we got to know the character, we’re just told repeatedly that that’s what she’s suffering from. Now, if you continue reading the book, you see WHY it was presented that way, but still. I didn’t love the portrayal of mental illness in this book.
Next, it’s much ado about nothing, it feels. The book spans over the course of 5 days, and most of them are spent with not much going on. The split narration added some interest to the plot, but not enough to make up for what was inherently lacking. I get if the author was going for a vibe where things are unraveling at home, but it was too slow and not interesting enough. Everyone is annoyed there’s a flickering light bulb. Loll makes bad tea. Marc is mad that people are wearing Romilly’s slippers. Speaking of which, ROMILLY?? Is this a common name in England and I am just unfamiliar with it? Or is this another made up name? I am truly sick of authors inventing ridiculous names for fun. It makes your books immediately less believable! Your character remains a character and doesn’t become human to me.
That all being said, the writing itself was good (a couple of my favorite quotes include “I’m not religious but every time I submerge myself it feels like starting over” and “So how do we marry these two things? Marc the emotional abuser. Marc the rule-abusing dad. Or is every person in the world a body full of contradictions? Isn’t that the essence of people?” Some really lovely writing here. I enjoyed reading this book, but it fell flat for me. Even the ending didn’t feel very satisfying. The final twist just didn’t have enough at stake for me. I mean, I know what was at stake, and it was a lot, but it didn’t FEEL like it. I just wasn’t emotionally invested.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
3.5 stars rounded down to 3.
Next, it’s much ado about nothing, it feels. The book spans over the course of 5 days, and most of them are spent with not much going on. The split narration added some interest to the plot, but not enough to make up for what was inherently lacking. I get if the author was going for a vibe where things are unraveling at home, but it was too slow and not interesting enough. Everyone is annoyed there’s a flickering light bulb. Loll makes bad tea. Marc is mad that people are wearing Romilly’s slippers. Speaking of which, ROMILLY?? Is this a common name in England and I am just unfamiliar with it? Or is this another made up name? I am truly sick of authors inventing ridiculous names for fun. It makes your books immediately less believable! Your character remains a character and doesn’t become human to me.
That all being said, the writing itself was good (a couple of my favorite quotes include “I’m not religious but every time I submerge myself it feels like starting over” and “So how do we marry these two things? Marc the emotional abuser. Marc the rule-abusing dad. Or is every person in the world a body full of contradictions? Isn’t that the essence of people?” Some really lovely writing here. I enjoyed reading this book, but it fell flat for me. Even the ending didn’t feel very satisfying. The final twist just didn’t have enough at stake for me. I mean, I know what was at stake, and it was a lot, but it didn’t FEEL like it. I just wasn’t emotionally invested.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
3.5 stars rounded down to 3.
December 31, 2021
Thank you so much to Avon Books UK for inviting me to read the newest Caroline Corcoran title, Five Days Missing.
She's just given birth to her daughter when Romilly up and flees the hospital, leaving her distraught husband, Marc, to try to figure out why on earth she would have abandoned them. Is she, like her mother before her, suffering from postpartum psychosis? Or did something much darker cause her to disappear?
The first half of this book is slow--it unravels through the POVs of Marc and Romilly's best friend, Steffi, who are piecing together why they think Romilly disappeared. I found myself skimming a lot of it--I was desperate to hear from Romilly again and the determination for everyone to believe that this was postpartum psychosis was a little repetitive. And given that Marc is just incredibly unsympathetic, it was a little bit of a struggle to get through.
The second half, however, picks up greatly, and I'm glad that I stuck with it.
There is one thing that I just couldn't get past, even though it's probably weirdly nitpicky, but it took me out of the story every time. I can't get over the thought of a woman who has just given birth (this story takes place over a period of five days) wearing a bikini and swimming in a lake. Did I read this correctly? Given that she's delivered (her first baby!) "naturally", this lady is going to be bleeding for weeks. I don't want to get too graphic, but there's a lot going on down there that makes some of what Romilly's doing a bit, er, unbelievable.
She's just given birth to her daughter when Romilly up and flees the hospital, leaving her distraught husband, Marc, to try to figure out why on earth she would have abandoned them. Is she, like her mother before her, suffering from postpartum psychosis? Or did something much darker cause her to disappear?
The first half of this book is slow--it unravels through the POVs of Marc and Romilly's best friend, Steffi, who are piecing together why they think Romilly disappeared. I found myself skimming a lot of it--I was desperate to hear from Romilly again and the determination for everyone to believe that this was postpartum psychosis was a little repetitive. And given that Marc is just incredibly unsympathetic, it was a little bit of a struggle to get through.
The second half, however, picks up greatly, and I'm glad that I stuck with it.
There is one thing that I just couldn't get past, even though it's probably weirdly nitpicky, but it took me out of the story every time. I can't get over the thought of a woman who has just given birth (this story takes place over a period of five days) wearing a bikini and swimming in a lake. Did I read this correctly? Given that she's delivered (her first baby!) "naturally", this lady is going to be bleeding for weeks. I don't want to get too graphic, but there's a lot going on down there that makes some of what Romilly's doing a bit, er, unbelievable.
August 17, 2022
⚘This story is about Romilly, who disappears from the hospital just after giving birth, leaving behind her newborn daughter and a clueless husband. While her husband Marc is blaming it on her mental health, things are not as straightforward as they seem. Will they find her, before it's too late?
⚘The book has three main characters, the woman, her husband and her best friend, and the author gives a voice to all three of them. The plot was a little dragging at first but quickly picked up pace after the first 150 pages or so. The short chapters are what made the book easier to read. The book throws some light on the topic of post partum psychosis and its awareness.
⚘ The ending however, could have been a bit more subtle. Felt like it ended drastically. Romilly's sister Loll was also an important character, I wish she had a PoV in the book as well. Felt like she had so much to contribute to the story but didn't get the opportunity.
⚘ The book takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete, but it's a bit tough to finish in one go. Overall, a decent mystery book. Recommended to everyone who likes mystery novels but without the gruesome details of a murder.
March 7, 2024
Eine junge Frau, die nach der Geburt ihrer kleinen Tochter aus dem Krankenhaus verschwindet. Ein Ehemann, der sie verzweifelt zu finden versucht, aber für das Kind da ist. Eine Schwester der Vermissten, die den Vater mit dem Kind unterstützt und nicht zu vergessen, sein bester Freund und die beste Freundin der Vermissten.
Was steckt hinter dem Verschwinden? Und ist die frische Mutter wirklich nach Frankreich abgehauen?
Jeder der Beteiligten erzählt etwas aus seiner Sicht. Der Ehemann, die Schwester, die beste Freundin und so weiter. Es zieht sich teilweise wirklich, bis man überhaupt ein wenig etwas raus bekommt und doch ist es nicht so, dass man es unbedingt weiterlesen möchte. Ich bin leider nur schwer in die Geschichte rein gekommen und auch im Verlauf ist es für mich persönlich nicht wirklich besser geworden. Die Idee ist wirklich gut gewesen, aber die Umsetzung hat mir persönlich leider kaum gefallen.
Deswegen gibt es von mir für "die Vermisste" leider nur 3 Schmetterlinge.
Was steckt hinter dem Verschwinden? Und ist die frische Mutter wirklich nach Frankreich abgehauen?
Jeder der Beteiligten erzählt etwas aus seiner Sicht. Der Ehemann, die Schwester, die beste Freundin und so weiter. Es zieht sich teilweise wirklich, bis man überhaupt ein wenig etwas raus bekommt und doch ist es nicht so, dass man es unbedingt weiterlesen möchte. Ich bin leider nur schwer in die Geschichte rein gekommen und auch im Verlauf ist es für mich persönlich nicht wirklich besser geworden. Die Idee ist wirklich gut gewesen, aber die Umsetzung hat mir persönlich leider kaum gefallen.
Deswegen gibt es von mir für "die Vermisste" leider nur 3 Schmetterlinge.
January 21, 2022
I have been attempting to read more thrillers and this caught my fancy. It’s a domestic thriller with a basic premise. A woman (Romilly) goes missing from the hospital right after giving birth to her daughter. Mental illness? Illicit affair? Foul play? That we have to try and piece together as the plot progresses and gets narrated from multiple perspectives, each with their own secrets and agendas.
My biggest issue with the book is that it doesn’t cover any new ground. The dialogue and even how the characters interact with each other is very clunky and unnatural. There are some twists and some fun observations but nothing inspired enough to warrant any praise. A book I will likely forget reading by the end of the week.
[NetGalley ARC]
My biggest issue with the book is that it doesn’t cover any new ground. The dialogue and even how the characters interact with each other is very clunky and unnatural. There are some twists and some fun observations but nothing inspired enough to warrant any praise. A book I will likely forget reading by the end of the week.
[NetGalley ARC]
January 26, 2022
Caroline Corcoran returns to the subject of motherhood in her latest psychological thriller Five Days Missing. Romilly Beach disappears from the maternity ward only hours after giving birth to her daughter, which given this should be the happiest day of her life makes no sense at all. What possible reasons could a woman have for abandoning her baby and how does she manage to leave the hospital empty handed without arousing the suspicion of the staff? It’s not until her husband Marc returns, having collected some essentials from home, that the alarm is raised. Shocked and bewildered, the only conclusion Marc can draw from this heartbreaking scene is that his wife is suffering from post partum psychosis, a condition that she was supposedly being monitored for. Surely that’s the easiest most obvious explanation because the very idea that something more sinister could have happened to Romilly doesn’t bear thinking about. It’s your job to decide what has prompted such drastic action and as you’d expect Caroline Corcoran doesn’t make it easy for you!
This psychological thriller grips you from the very first page, the prologue intense, traumatic and intriguing. Questions form thick and fast as you try to get a grip of the situation but there’s a long way to go before the truth will reveal itself. Although it struck me as odd that the police aren’t immediately involved, given her diagnosis, I liked the fact Caroline Corcoran ignores that angle and focuses on the individuals who know Romilly the best, looking to them to provide the answers instead. Surely between them they can figure out her current whereabouts and bring her back home where she belongs? I liked the way the author heads the chapters without using the characters actual names even though I couldn’t understand the reason behind this! Through the voices of The Husband, The Best Friend and eventually The Woman the short chapters detail both the ongoing search and snippets of Romilly and Marc’s relationship prior to her disappearance. The author divulges just enough to ensure your curiosity never wavers and by closing each chapter with a mini cliffhanger she keeps you on your toes, wanting more. This tactic works extremely well enabling the narrative to flow at a fast pace plus you don’t have time to get too comfortable with one voice. Fluctuating between perspectives guarantees your thoughts will be ricocheting all over the place. It’s impossible to decide whom you should trust or be wary of since there’s a secretive air hanging over these characters. You can’t help believing they’re all holding something back but why? A sense of foreboding accompanies you throughout the narrative, a feeling that deepens the further into Marc and Romilly’s world you travel.
The characterisation is spot on. You’re unable to grasp the true measure of these individuals because the author casts enough doubt in your mind as to their real motivations and intentions. Do you side with the loving, panic stricken husband literally left holding the baby, completely out his depth and reliant on Romilly’s sister Loll to guide him through the first days of parenthood or do you look elsewhere? Is Loll, divorced with two children of her own the loyal concerned sister she presents herself as or is she jealous of Romilly and Marc’s perfect life? What about her best friend, a woman who works side by side with Romilly day in day out at the cafe they run together? Is she privy to more than she’s willing or happy to disclose and if so has she shared these secrets with her partner who also happens to be friends with Marc? Finally how does Romilly and Loll’s mother fit into the picture, if at all?
There’s definitely an awful lot to think about as you’re forced to read in between the lines and your intuition will be put firmly to the test. The questions that arrived thick and fast in the beginning continue to weigh heavy on your mind as you grapple with the evidence laid before you. In true psychological thriller style this one has its roots firmly embedded in the past, the storyline growing darker by the minute. The more you scrabble around hunting for clues the more you fear for Romilly’s safety. Someone is manipulating the truth but who? The second half of the novel is especially tense and nerve wracking as a very different picture of her life from the one that’s been painted emerges. Here is the lightbulb moment. Shocked you will be, surprised maybe not so much but that’s only my opinion. There are moments towards the dramatic conclusion that will make your heart gallop so that all in all this becomes an edge of your seat read.
I absolutely loved Caroline Corcoran’s previous novel The Baby Group and can almost say the same about this one. Five Days Missing is well written and I found it to be a real page turner with a twist I didn’t see coming. However I often find myself in two minds about the way authors choose to shock and surprise their readers, particularly with their endings. They can either feel rushed, contrived or with a bit of luck just right. Although Caroline Corcoran ties the loose ends together neatly and in a wholly satisfying manner there was just this tiny niggling thought in the back of my mind which refused to go away. Were these actions entirely plausible? Even though there’s no getting away from the fact the end in this case justifies the means and this is fiction after all I still can’t decide! What I am 100% certain of is this; I will definitely be reading Caroline’s next book!
My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read in exchange for an honest review.
This psychological thriller grips you from the very first page, the prologue intense, traumatic and intriguing. Questions form thick and fast as you try to get a grip of the situation but there’s a long way to go before the truth will reveal itself. Although it struck me as odd that the police aren’t immediately involved, given her diagnosis, I liked the fact Caroline Corcoran ignores that angle and focuses on the individuals who know Romilly the best, looking to them to provide the answers instead. Surely between them they can figure out her current whereabouts and bring her back home where she belongs? I liked the way the author heads the chapters without using the characters actual names even though I couldn’t understand the reason behind this! Through the voices of The Husband, The Best Friend and eventually The Woman the short chapters detail both the ongoing search and snippets of Romilly and Marc’s relationship prior to her disappearance. The author divulges just enough to ensure your curiosity never wavers and by closing each chapter with a mini cliffhanger she keeps you on your toes, wanting more. This tactic works extremely well enabling the narrative to flow at a fast pace plus you don’t have time to get too comfortable with one voice. Fluctuating between perspectives guarantees your thoughts will be ricocheting all over the place. It’s impossible to decide whom you should trust or be wary of since there’s a secretive air hanging over these characters. You can’t help believing they’re all holding something back but why? A sense of foreboding accompanies you throughout the narrative, a feeling that deepens the further into Marc and Romilly’s world you travel.
The characterisation is spot on. You’re unable to grasp the true measure of these individuals because the author casts enough doubt in your mind as to their real motivations and intentions. Do you side with the loving, panic stricken husband literally left holding the baby, completely out his depth and reliant on Romilly’s sister Loll to guide him through the first days of parenthood or do you look elsewhere? Is Loll, divorced with two children of her own the loyal concerned sister she presents herself as or is she jealous of Romilly and Marc’s perfect life? What about her best friend, a woman who works side by side with Romilly day in day out at the cafe they run together? Is she privy to more than she’s willing or happy to disclose and if so has she shared these secrets with her partner who also happens to be friends with Marc? Finally how does Romilly and Loll’s mother fit into the picture, if at all?
There’s definitely an awful lot to think about as you’re forced to read in between the lines and your intuition will be put firmly to the test. The questions that arrived thick and fast in the beginning continue to weigh heavy on your mind as you grapple with the evidence laid before you. In true psychological thriller style this one has its roots firmly embedded in the past, the storyline growing darker by the minute. The more you scrabble around hunting for clues the more you fear for Romilly’s safety. Someone is manipulating the truth but who? The second half of the novel is especially tense and nerve wracking as a very different picture of her life from the one that’s been painted emerges. Here is the lightbulb moment. Shocked you will be, surprised maybe not so much but that’s only my opinion. There are moments towards the dramatic conclusion that will make your heart gallop so that all in all this becomes an edge of your seat read.
I absolutely loved Caroline Corcoran’s previous novel The Baby Group and can almost say the same about this one. Five Days Missing is well written and I found it to be a real page turner with a twist I didn’t see coming. However I often find myself in two minds about the way authors choose to shock and surprise their readers, particularly with their endings. They can either feel rushed, contrived or with a bit of luck just right. Although Caroline Corcoran ties the loose ends together neatly and in a wholly satisfying manner there was just this tiny niggling thought in the back of my mind which refused to go away. Were these actions entirely plausible? Even though there’s no getting away from the fact the end in this case justifies the means and this is fiction after all I still can’t decide! What I am 100% certain of is this; I will definitely be reading Caroline’s next book!
My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read in exchange for an honest review.
May 6, 2022
Boring book but skimmed through to find out what happened but by the end I didn’t care one bit
April 9, 2022
I was so intrigued by the premise of this book, and the synopsis sounded great, so I was absolutely delighted when I was approved this ARC on NetGalley! But sadly it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. This is a slow burn thriller which I normally don’t mind, but I felt it was repetitive at times with each conversation told from the 3 different POVs we followed; Romilly, Marc and Steffie.
Whilst the story was interesting, why on earth would Romilly leave her newborn baby in hospital and flee? I sadly wasn’t as immersed in the story as I’d hoped to be, and I didn’t feel connected to or invested in any of the characters.
There was also a lack of angst and excitement when things began to unravel and the ‘big event’ took place. I really missed in this book, there was definitely potential for it to be that little bit more of an ‘edge of your seat, nail biting’ experience. But I did love the twist at the end and how the author wrapped everything up, the second part of the book is definitely more suspenseful!
Besides the slow burn and slightly repetitive aspects of this book, what I did enjoy was Caroline’s writing style. The mundane explanation of Marc’s routine with feeding Fluer, changing her nappy, the lack of sleep and exhaustion he felt, really reflected the routine, challenges and completely normal feelings that any new parent can experience in those early days. I felt bored with the mundanity of it all, and exhausted just reading it! But also the overwhelming feeling of unconditional love you feel for your baby despite this was put across so perfectly.
Now, writing about mental health can always be tricky. All characters in this book believe that Romilly fled the hospital and left behind her newborn baby as she had developed postnatal psychosis, genetically inherited from her mother who had the same experience after Romilly’s birth. Working in the mental health field and being so passionate about the topic, I’m always very apprehensive of reading books with mental health as a main theme of the story, and judgemental of how it is portrayed in books, as I can’t help but become so angry if it’s handled wrongly. And can I just say, BRAVO to Caroline 👏🏼 the way she wrote about both past and present experiences of PNP, and explored the thoughts of the individual and family and friends around them, so delicately.
A huge thank you to Netgally and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Whilst the story was interesting, why on earth would Romilly leave her newborn baby in hospital and flee? I sadly wasn’t as immersed in the story as I’d hoped to be, and I didn’t feel connected to or invested in any of the characters.
There was also a lack of angst and excitement when things began to unravel and the ‘big event’ took place. I really missed in this book, there was definitely potential for it to be that little bit more of an ‘edge of your seat, nail biting’ experience. But I did love the twist at the end and how the author wrapped everything up, the second part of the book is definitely more suspenseful!
Besides the slow burn and slightly repetitive aspects of this book, what I did enjoy was Caroline’s writing style. The mundane explanation of Marc’s routine with feeding Fluer, changing her nappy, the lack of sleep and exhaustion he felt, really reflected the routine, challenges and completely normal feelings that any new parent can experience in those early days. I felt bored with the mundanity of it all, and exhausted just reading it! But also the overwhelming feeling of unconditional love you feel for your baby despite this was put across so perfectly.
Now, writing about mental health can always be tricky. All characters in this book believe that Romilly fled the hospital and left behind her newborn baby as she had developed postnatal psychosis, genetically inherited from her mother who had the same experience after Romilly’s birth. Working in the mental health field and being so passionate about the topic, I’m always very apprehensive of reading books with mental health as a main theme of the story, and judgemental of how it is portrayed in books, as I can’t help but become so angry if it’s handled wrongly. And can I just say, BRAVO to Caroline 👏🏼 the way she wrote about both past and present experiences of PNP, and explored the thoughts of the individual and family and friends around them, so delicately.
A huge thank you to Netgally and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 25, 2024
📚 Romilly, seorang ibu yg baru saja melahirkan. Setelah beberapa jam di rumah sakit, Romilly tiba² menghilang, meninggalkan bayi perempuannya di rumah sakit tanpa alasan. Semua orang bingung & khawatir tentang kepergiannya & kemana ia pergi.
Selama lima hari, pencarian dimulai & rahasia² mulai terungkap. Ada dugaan bahwa Romilly mungkin mengalami gangguan mental pasca persalinan seperti ibunya. Namun, ada juga spekulasi tentang bahaya besar yg mungkin memaksanya utk meninggalkan putrinya yg sangat dicintai.
💬 "Our world isn't normal. It hasn't been normal for a long time." - Romilly, Five Days Missing.
🕵️♀️ Novel ini sebagian besar berlatar di rumah sakit & lingkungan sekitarnya. Setting ini sukses menggambarkan kondisi mental & emosional Romilly. Sedangkan, penggambaran settingnya berhasil mendukung atmosfer misteri & stres dalam ceritanya 😔
Ceritanya tegang & terus-menerus membuatku makin penasaran tentang nasib Romilly 😔 Tetapi, misteri seputar kepergiannya & alasan di balik keputusan drastisnya ini ternyata sangatlah menarik 🙃
Gaya narasinya langsung & mendalam. Dgn perspektif dekat kepada karakter utama, Romilly memiliki kedalaman emosional yg kuat, sehingga aku bisa merasakan kesulitan, ketegangan & kegelisahan yg dialaminya & membuat ceritanya menyentuh 😔 Ceritanya berhasil membangun empati & keterhubungan emosional dgn karakter.
Kemudian, cerita ini juga ada berbagai belokan tak terduga 🔥 Setiap perkembangan baru dlm plot-nya semakin menarik & menjaga minatku hingga akhir 🔥
💌 Meski begitu, novel ini mengangkat isu masalah mental & emosional yg dihadapi oleh ibu baru, serta dampak dari tekanan sosial masyarakat 😔
Novel ini juga menggambarkan bagaimana stres & trauma bisa mempengaruhi tindakan seseorang, serta pentingnya dukungan dlm mengatasi krisis pribadi seseorang 💪
Selama lima hari, pencarian dimulai & rahasia² mulai terungkap. Ada dugaan bahwa Romilly mungkin mengalami gangguan mental pasca persalinan seperti ibunya. Namun, ada juga spekulasi tentang bahaya besar yg mungkin memaksanya utk meninggalkan putrinya yg sangat dicintai.
💬 "Our world isn't normal. It hasn't been normal for a long time." - Romilly, Five Days Missing.
🕵️♀️ Novel ini sebagian besar berlatar di rumah sakit & lingkungan sekitarnya. Setting ini sukses menggambarkan kondisi mental & emosional Romilly. Sedangkan, penggambaran settingnya berhasil mendukung atmosfer misteri & stres dalam ceritanya 😔
Ceritanya tegang & terus-menerus membuatku makin penasaran tentang nasib Romilly 😔 Tetapi, misteri seputar kepergiannya & alasan di balik keputusan drastisnya ini ternyata sangatlah menarik 🙃
Gaya narasinya langsung & mendalam. Dgn perspektif dekat kepada karakter utama, Romilly memiliki kedalaman emosional yg kuat, sehingga aku bisa merasakan kesulitan, ketegangan & kegelisahan yg dialaminya & membuat ceritanya menyentuh 😔 Ceritanya berhasil membangun empati & keterhubungan emosional dgn karakter.
Kemudian, cerita ini juga ada berbagai belokan tak terduga 🔥 Setiap perkembangan baru dlm plot-nya semakin menarik & menjaga minatku hingga akhir 🔥
💌 Meski begitu, novel ini mengangkat isu masalah mental & emosional yg dihadapi oleh ibu baru, serta dampak dari tekanan sosial masyarakat 😔
Novel ini juga menggambarkan bagaimana stres & trauma bisa mempengaruhi tindakan seseorang, serta pentingnya dukungan dlm mengatasi krisis pribadi seseorang 💪
February 3, 2022
I read Caroline Corcoran’s book The Baby Group and loved it, so this was an easy choice. Again, set around having a baby, Romilly leaves her newborn in hospital just hours after her birth. Is it because she is suffering from Postpartum Psychosis as her mother did, or is there something more sinister going on?
While a little unbelievable (indeed, there is a better way to deal with things?), the plot is exciting and keeps you turning the pages well after bedtime. There are plenty of intrigues to hold your interest. We learn all about the days when Romilly is missing and when she is eventually found. Still, the focus on postpartum psychosis can get a bit much after a while. However, Corcoran certainly knows how to draw you in and make you want more; I couldn’t leave this book alone!
The characters are well-developed. We don’t get to find out about all of them, to begin with, some come into focus later in the book, but they are well drawn so that you don’t suspect that people aren’t quite as they seem to begin with. There are quite a few characters to keep up with, but it doesn’t get confusing, and some chapters are told from different points of view, which helps the story to unfold.
The ending was good and had a good twist that I hadn’t seen coming. I enjoyed this book a lot and would have given it more stars if it didn’t get just a bit tiring and feel a little unbelievable.
While a little unbelievable (indeed, there is a better way to deal with things?), the plot is exciting and keeps you turning the pages well after bedtime. There are plenty of intrigues to hold your interest. We learn all about the days when Romilly is missing and when she is eventually found. Still, the focus on postpartum psychosis can get a bit much after a while. However, Corcoran certainly knows how to draw you in and make you want more; I couldn’t leave this book alone!
The characters are well-developed. We don’t get to find out about all of them, to begin with, some come into focus later in the book, but they are well drawn so that you don’t suspect that people aren’t quite as they seem to begin with. There are quite a few characters to keep up with, but it doesn’t get confusing, and some chapters are told from different points of view, which helps the story to unfold.
The ending was good and had a good twist that I hadn’t seen coming. I enjoyed this book a lot and would have given it more stars if it didn’t get just a bit tiring and feel a little unbelievable.
February 9, 2022
Although this did keep me gripped with the storyline as a whole, I did find it relatively slow going.
There is a lot of repetition throughout the book and too much time is spent just speculating about what is happening rather than any of the characters doing something about it.
The book is told from three perspectives ‘The Husband’, ‘The Best Friend’ and ‘The Woman’. There are often little cliffhangers at the end of one person’s chapter, and you have to wait for a few more before getting an answer as to what is happening. I think this helped propel me through the book, and without these little tidbits, it would have been harder to get through.
So, the book is quite ploddy until the end, when everything starts to come together. However, I did find all of the characters actions somewhat lacking and questionable. This made the story appear very unrealistic.
The ending was a bit of a letdown. Due to the amount of suspense built throughout the book, I was expecting some massive shock and revelation. Even though we don’t know whose perspective to believe Romilly or Mark’s, the conclusion was disappointing. I wanted something more; I wanted us to have been completely deceived and have the book turn on itself. I thought it was building up to this, but it didn’t and so fell a little flat.
So I sort of did enjoy it, and sort of didn’t. It was a book that passed the time but won’t leave a lasting impression, and for that reason, it gets three stars from me.
There is a lot of repetition throughout the book and too much time is spent just speculating about what is happening rather than any of the characters doing something about it.
The book is told from three perspectives ‘The Husband’, ‘The Best Friend’ and ‘The Woman’. There are often little cliffhangers at the end of one person’s chapter, and you have to wait for a few more before getting an answer as to what is happening. I think this helped propel me through the book, and without these little tidbits, it would have been harder to get through.
So, the book is quite ploddy until the end, when everything starts to come together. However, I did find all of the characters actions somewhat lacking and questionable. This made the story appear very unrealistic.
The ending was a bit of a letdown. Due to the amount of suspense built throughout the book, I was expecting some massive shock and revelation. Even though we don’t know whose perspective to believe Romilly or Mark’s, the conclusion was disappointing. I wanted something more; I wanted us to have been completely deceived and have the book turn on itself. I thought it was building up to this, but it didn’t and so fell a little flat.
So I sort of did enjoy it, and sort of didn’t. It was a book that passed the time but won’t leave a lasting impression, and for that reason, it gets three stars from me.
March 7, 2022
I hadn't read one of this author's books before, but wow, I loved it immediately. What a beautifully written story.
The main protagonist of the book is Romilly, who shortly after giving birth for the first time, vanishes without a word leaving her tiny newborn behind. Her husband Marc is left bewildered and devastated, what could possibly make someone do such a terrible thing? Romilly's mother had postpartem psychosis, so could Romilly be suffering from this too? But as the story progresses, it appears that things aren't always as they seem and neither are the people we think we know best.
The storyline was so powerful and cleverly written, my viewpoint switched back and forth as I struggled to know who to believe. The characters were so believeable, especially Romilly, Steffie and Loll. The chapters switch between different viewpoints and this really added to the story and increasing tension.
I found the writing flowed so well and was almost poetic in places, this line struck me "this place, with it's hundred shades of blue, ink split, open fountain pens thrown carelessly across the sky". Wonderful.
I stayed up late into the night to finish this, as I couldn't put it down. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time. Highly recommended.
Thanks to author Caroline Corcoran, publishers Avon Books UK and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The main protagonist of the book is Romilly, who shortly after giving birth for the first time, vanishes without a word leaving her tiny newborn behind. Her husband Marc is left bewildered and devastated, what could possibly make someone do such a terrible thing? Romilly's mother had postpartem psychosis, so could Romilly be suffering from this too? But as the story progresses, it appears that things aren't always as they seem and neither are the people we think we know best.
The storyline was so powerful and cleverly written, my viewpoint switched back and forth as I struggled to know who to believe. The characters were so believeable, especially Romilly, Steffie and Loll. The chapters switch between different viewpoints and this really added to the story and increasing tension.
I found the writing flowed so well and was almost poetic in places, this line struck me "this place, with it's hundred shades of blue, ink split, open fountain pens thrown carelessly across the sky". Wonderful.
I stayed up late into the night to finish this, as I couldn't put it down. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time. Highly recommended.
Thanks to author Caroline Corcoran, publishers Avon Books UK and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 27, 2022
Why would a woman disappear from the hospital just hours after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl?
Romilly Beach age-35, goes into labor and delivers a healthy baby girl. Hours later she abandons her daughter and husband. She leaves the hospital without a trace. Her husband Marc age-30, is beside himself with worry and grief. Is Romilly suffering from postpartum psychosis or is something much more sinister going on?
What I liked:
The characters are well developed and the book starts off with a huge mystery immediately grabbing your attention. The author plays with the reader's emotions making them question each situation. What happened? Who really is telling the truth? Which characters are reliable?
What I disliked:
The story was a bit repetitive. There is overuse of the postpartum psychosis theme. The plot has some tiny holes in it.
I read many thrillers. My expectations are pretty high when I review a new book. This one was enjoyable, but not quiet astounding. The beauty of reading a book is that we all have different opinions about what we like. Try it and let me know what you think. I would love your feedback. "Five Days Missing" is Caroline Corcoran's latest thriller set to be published February 17, 2022.
Thank you NeyGalley and Avon Books UK, for the honor of reviewing this e-book. I appreciate it very much.
Romilly Beach age-35, goes into labor and delivers a healthy baby girl. Hours later she abandons her daughter and husband. She leaves the hospital without a trace. Her husband Marc age-30, is beside himself with worry and grief. Is Romilly suffering from postpartum psychosis or is something much more sinister going on?
What I liked:
The characters are well developed and the book starts off with a huge mystery immediately grabbing your attention. The author plays with the reader's emotions making them question each situation. What happened? Who really is telling the truth? Which characters are reliable?
What I disliked:
The story was a bit repetitive. There is overuse of the postpartum psychosis theme. The plot has some tiny holes in it.
I read many thrillers. My expectations are pretty high when I review a new book. This one was enjoyable, but not quiet astounding. The beauty of reading a book is that we all have different opinions about what we like. Try it and let me know what you think. I would love your feedback. "Five Days Missing" is Caroline Corcoran's latest thriller set to be published February 17, 2022.
Thank you NeyGalley and Avon Books UK, for the honor of reviewing this e-book. I appreciate it very much.
not-finished
October 19, 2022I was apprehensive about this thriller going in. I was afraid the book would be overdone in trying to make the action seem more exciting, but I was pleasantly surprised in the beginning. The setup is smart, and the way in which the perspectives shift propels the story forward in an organic way. The short chapters end in clever ways that keep the reader intrigued. However, it was overwhelming at times when every single character's integrity and intentions were being questioned. Rather than working together to find this missing person (who obviously doesn't want to be found), they all suspect each other, making all the characters extremely unlikeable.
Even though the disappearance of a new mother is obviously a big deal, I couldn't help but ponder how the story would be different if the roles were reversed; if a new dad disappeared right after the birth of his baby. I assume the mother wouldn't be quite so helpless and focused on finding her spouse, more so intent on taking care of her newborn.
I felt very torn throughout the reading process. I really wanted to find out what happened and the writing was very well-done in parts. But the unreliable nature of every single narration was exhausting and I completely lost interest.
DNFed at 47%
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for my ARC.
Even though the disappearance of a new mother is obviously a big deal, I couldn't help but ponder how the story would be different if the roles were reversed; if a new dad disappeared right after the birth of his baby. I assume the mother wouldn't be quite so helpless and focused on finding her spouse, more so intent on taking care of her newborn.
I felt very torn throughout the reading process. I really wanted to find out what happened and the writing was very well-done in parts. But the unreliable nature of every single narration was exhausting and I completely lost interest.
DNFed at 47%
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for my ARC.
January 23, 2022
OK, I found the plot of the story really interesting. A woman, who after giving birth, leaves behind the baby and goes missing. The husband, Marc, the best friend and Romilly's family members are worried about her. The story tells in a span of five days and what happened afterwards.
I do like the plot of the story, but I found the first part of the story slightly boring. The tension in the story starts developing in the middle of the book and soon, it actually piqued my interest in the book. The writing was good but then I didn't find much of twists and turns you would normally expect in a thriller. The story is told from the perspectives of The Husband, Marc, The Best friend and finally the Woman, who is Romilly herself. So as a reader, it was interesting to get into the heads of these characters and see what each of the characters think. Then as a reader, you doubt if the woman, Romilly just ran away because she is suffering from depression or running away from her own husband.
Overall, this is an OK thriller--not much twists and turns, not a fast paced thriller but it was good. Worth 3 stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Avon for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.
I do like the plot of the story, but I found the first part of the story slightly boring. The tension in the story starts developing in the middle of the book and soon, it actually piqued my interest in the book. The writing was good but then I didn't find much of twists and turns you would normally expect in a thriller. The story is told from the perspectives of The Husband, Marc, The Best friend and finally the Woman, who is Romilly herself. So as a reader, it was interesting to get into the heads of these characters and see what each of the characters think. Then as a reader, you doubt if the woman, Romilly just ran away because she is suffering from depression or running away from her own husband.
Overall, this is an OK thriller--not much twists and turns, not a fast paced thriller but it was good. Worth 3 stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Avon for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.
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