This is one of those books that has a tired sounding plot (amnesia, a husband the protagonist can't remember, etc.), but then the twist is so out there - almost to the point of completely unbelievable - but it works perfectly with the overall storyline that it makes the book a standout from all of the other amnesia plots. In the end, I couldn't help but applaud the Constantine sisters and give it 4 stars!
Like I said, the plot sounds like a hundred other thrillers - protagonist Addison is in love with a great guy and about to be married, but she’s not looking forward to the big day - because Addison doesn’t know who she really is. Two years earlier, a truck driver found her bleeding next to a New Jersey highway and rescued her. While her physical wounds healed, her memory never returned. She doesn’t know her real name. Or how she ended up injured on the side of a road. Or why she can’t shake the fleeting memories that lead her to think that she may have done something very, very bad.
All alone in his Boston suburbs mansion, Julian tries to figure out what happened to his wife, Cassandra, who disappeared without a trace two years ago. Even if she was tired of him, she never would never have left their young daughter, Valentina, of her own free will. He has never felt that she was dead and has always believed that she will come back to them. One day a flier for an art show featuring a budding photographer changes everything....
For awhile I thought, "here we go again," and I was pretty sure I knew exactly what direction this one was taking - I was so wrong! At times, it took twists and turns that seemed almost a bit too much of a reach, but the more I thought about them, the more oh-so-clever they became, and quite frankly, a breath of fresh air to the amnesia schtick. I don't want to say much more, as not to spoil anything, but it's worth reading to experience the mindscrew for yourself!
Overall, I didn't want to put this book down - I read it in one sitting and didn't feel one ounce of regret over it when I was done. The Constantine sisters' writing style, coupled with their ability to create an action-packed, suspenseful plot with complex, but relatable, characters is masterful! ⭐⭐⭐⭐