A review by mrsm_lovesbooks
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Honestly, I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book. I knew it was a thriller and supernatural combo, but I worried it was going to lean more on the spooky.
Boy, was I wrong! Maggie's journey of uncovering the truth and learning about the metaphorical ghosts in her closet, kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending/epilogue did seem a bit haphazard in tying up the loose ends, but I wonder if anyone believes Elsa and Maggie about Martha. That was my only negative. Also I can't believe her parents covered up the body and didn't even try to find a more logical explanation. It does make me wonder if Martha killed her husband after finding her daughter's body. And the angle of the Bryan Prince seemed to leave things kinda open, like what happened with him and the news stories. Was there a connection?
Either way, I still enjoyed this book a great deal.
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