This book that was fast-paced, easy to read, and left me wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed many aspects of the book, particularly some of the characters, like Lucy, who was portrayed as extremely hardworking and yet taken advantage of. Initially, I really found myself empathising with Beth, and I found that I had lots in common with her which made me feel like I had a connection with her especially due to her difficult childhood, potential trauma, and her efforts to break the cycle of trauma while raising a child of the same age. I was fully prepared to love her and root for her throughout the book.

However, as the story progressed, I found Beth's character becoming more grating. She came across as self-centered and entitled, and her actions started to appear odd. While I understood her need to protect her daughter, I began to notice that her choices were increasingly motivated by her own interests rather than solely for the sake of her daughter, Poppy.

Given the book's title, I anticipated that there would be additional revelations throughout the storyline, and I found the plot compelling. One aspect that I find perplexing in books written from a character's POV is when they withhold information. It seems unrealistic for a character to withhold their own internal thoughts, and so make the story feel contrived.

Furthermore, I was taken aback by a twist in the plot that actually made me dislike Beth even more. Her decision seemed inexplicable to me, and unexpectedly, I found myself disliking her more than the serial killer husband.

Despite the issues that I had with the story, I want to emphasise that I did enjoy reading the book. It was a quick read with an interesting plot, and I particularly enjoyed the authors writing style and the small chapters. Overall, I would be interested in reading more from the series, but I don't foresee myself siding with Beth anytime soon.