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Cedar
Thirteen years ago, Jillian’s parents told her that her sister Cedar had died in a terrible accident.
Now Cedar is back, and her intentions are unclear - what is clear is that someone is tormenting Jillian with unresolved questions from her past.
What happened to Cedar? And what does Jillian's perfect boyfriend Will have to do with her disappearance?
Now Cedar is back, and her intentions are unclear - what is clear is that someone is tormenting Jillian with unresolved questions from her past.
What happened to Cedar? And what does Jillian's perfect boyfriend Will have to do with her disappearance?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2022
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November 14, 2022
Cedar is a unique story incredibly well told.
Without spoilers it’s hard for me to really explain how creatively the author pulled me into a world where I felt as though I knew everything and nothing all at the same time. There are only a couple of main characters but several voices - each with a point of view and well developed background. I could “see” every single detail and understood the dynamics in every relationship without pages of exhaustive narrative. That’s beyond impressive.
It’s a whirlwind that goes so much deeper than the casual read I was expecting. There’s nothing laid back about Cedar, it hits the ground running and never lets up.
Read Cedar. Get your friends to read Cedar. Then talk it out and I promise you’ll be even more invested than when you were actively reading it.
Without spoilers it’s hard for me to really explain how creatively the author pulled me into a world where I felt as though I knew everything and nothing all at the same time. There are only a couple of main characters but several voices - each with a point of view and well developed background. I could “see” every single detail and understood the dynamics in every relationship without pages of exhaustive narrative. That’s beyond impressive.
It’s a whirlwind that goes so much deeper than the casual read I was expecting. There’s nothing laid back about Cedar, it hits the ground running and never lets up.
Read Cedar. Get your friends to read Cedar. Then talk it out and I promise you’ll be even more invested than when you were actively reading it.
July 22, 2024
Spellbinding.
This was such a fun read, Katie brings her audience right into the story as it is already underway. As the tale opens, Jillian’s voice presents as a character who knows the reader will catch up, that the unfolding of events explains the backstory and feeling swept up in something is part of the ride.
Set in Vancouver, and with references to additional B.C. locales, I enjoyed the familiarity as a reader born and raised in the same geography. I could see the characters moving through their story and it felt more real as a result.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
This was such a fun read, Katie brings her audience right into the story as it is already underway. As the tale opens, Jillian’s voice presents as a character who knows the reader will catch up, that the unfolding of events explains the backstory and feeling swept up in something is part of the ride.
Set in Vancouver, and with references to additional B.C. locales, I enjoyed the familiarity as a reader born and raised in the same geography. I could see the characters moving through their story and it felt more real as a result.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
November 30, 2022
Highly recommend this with it’s rich intertwined characters and twists and turns.Just like Newport Jane,Katie has this brilliant way of weaving words and characters together into an intriguing storyline.You won’t want to put this down!!
January 12, 2023
Cedar is a must read! So many unexpected twists; the shifting narrative perspectives is clever, and keeps the reader constantly guessing. Bieksa kept me fully engaged until the very last page! Can’t wait to read her next masterpiece!
December 3, 2022
I loved this book and its twists! Could not put it down.
November 13, 2022
Amazing book! Twists and turns right up to the last page!
December 3, 2022
This was a gripping read right up until the end when everything is finally revealed. A suspenseful and intriguing story. I enjoyed Katie's book very much!
January 11, 2023
Great book! Thought I had it figured out. I was wrong — twice!
April 29, 2023
This book kept me guessing the whole time, so many twists that I wasn’t expecting! Thrilling and well written, I can’t wait for her next book. A must read, clear your schedule as you won’t want to put it down!
April 10, 2025
holy shit
January 27, 2023
Really enjoyed the ride. Great read!
November 15, 2024
This book was GOOD. In my opinion, it has all the makings of a top-tier psychological thriller: 1) You don't see the twists coming, and yet you realize when they do happen that you absolutely should have seen them coming based on some of the hints the author left. 2) The writing is gripping and page-turning. (The last 40%, in particular, I devoured in one sitting.) The story is suspenseful and reads like a dream (or maybe a nightmare?) and if you're comfortable reading about heavy-ish mental health topics like grief and mental institutions, absolutely worth the ride.
February 7, 2023
Couldn’t put it down. Twisty and turn-y, and a little spicy too.
March 4, 2023
Suspenseful. Kept me guessing the whole time. I had a completely different ending pictured but it was still so good!
May 19, 2023
Katie Bieksa's second novel does not disappoint! She once again shows her strength as a writer; just when you think you know where the story is going, she surprises you with an unexpected plot twist. Bieksa's use of wordplay creates sympathy for the main character while simultaneously giving the reader a sense of melancholy for her plight. Equally a psychological thriller, you become drawn to the main character's journey so much so that you cannot put the book down because you want to know the truth of Cedar's story. Her writing feels effortless and the story moves smoothly to its unexpected conclusion. Cedar is a joy to read start to finish!
April 28, 2023
Could not put this book down. It’s a must read. I thought I had it figured out; but I was wrong. Bieksa keeps the reader guessing, and it does not disappoint.
I want to find more books that are this engaging. Looking forward to her next book! Keep them coming!!
I want to find more books that are this engaging. Looking forward to her next book! Keep them coming!!
April 29, 2023
I found Cedar to be an emotionally powerful story. Katie Bieksa has created a cast of characters that are engaging, complex, and multi-dimensional. I found myself invested in the lives and struggles of these characters, which makes the book hard to put down. Cedar is a novel not to be missed.
April 29, 2023
Another great read by Katie Bieksa. Cedar is a wild ride that left me guessing, and second-guessing, the whole time! Bieksa proves once again that she knows how to write “real” characters that bring you into their world and force you think and feel.
January 28, 2023
Found it hard to put down!! Loved it.
January 28, 2023
A definite page-turner! Twists that kept me guessing to the very end! Planned on reading for an hour, instead brewed a second cup of coffee and settled in until the end!
April 28, 2023
Great story and unpredictable
April 28, 2023
I could not put this book down. Lots of twists and turns. I was fully engaged until the very last page. LOVED this book. Highly recommend!
April 28, 2023
So good! Needed to know what was coming next. Hard to put down. Fell in love with Will.
April 28, 2023
Excellent Book...Couldn't put the book down. It's a must Read for sure!!!
May 2, 2023
I really enjoyed this read! I found myself equally engaged in both main characters and could not wait to find out more. I also love that this suspenseful mystery takes place in Vancouver.
May 2, 2023
I must read !!!love this book💕!!!!
May 10, 2023
Well written and hard to put down! I can't wait to read Newport Jane next.
October 15, 2023
4.5/5. Such a good thriller. Highly recommend
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