Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 12/24/2021 + 2106 more book reviews

Adam and Amelia Wright's marriage is in trouble. Adam is a screen writer and a workaholic. He suffers from face blindness and wouldn't recognize his wife if he passed her on the street. Amelia is lonely with only their dog for company. When Amelia wins a weekend trip to Blackwater Chapel in Scotland, they both know this trip will make or break their marriage.

This domestic thriller is the first book I've read by this author. It was certainly different. I didn't like either Amelia or Adam. The story is told from their points-of-view. We learn that they are both harboring secrets. There is also the point-of-view of a mysterious stranger named Robin, but it isn't clear where this person fits into the story. We also get to read the letters that are written to Adam on each anniversary. This gives us a sense of how their marriage works.

A sudden snowstorm and the less than cheery accommodations at Blackwater Chapel give this story atmosphere. Strange things are happening, but you are never sure who is behind them. The twist near the end of the story surprised me. I certainly didn't see that coming. I listened to the audiobook. Narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine do a fantastic job. My rating: 4 Stars.

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