This was my introduction to Nicole Baart’s work and I can say that I’m obsessed with her poetic writing style. The imagery, the atmospheric tone, and the dual timelines explored here were absolutely amazing. Truthfully, I didn’t know what to expect going into this but I was not disappointed. I felt so invested in all of the characters (I especially liked Juniper and Willa) and their storylines and how all of their lives were not only forever altered and in many ways, destroyed, but also how they were all intertwined no matter how near or far they were to/from Jericho as a result of the Murphy murders. This story reiterates how everything is a chain reaction and we’re all dominoes in this thing called life.

Final Thoughts: I thought this was an excellent, classic whodunnit story vs a straight-up thriller IMO. I don’t think the vague synopsis does it justice, but I definitely recommend picking this up and just reading it! I was so engrossed and lost within this story. I absolutely loved the family aspect of this book, too and the ending/plot twist was crazy. I didn’t see that coming at all! There’s also a lot of important discussions on motherhood, farming, water contamination, Big Agriculture, etc. which flowed effortlessly throughout and held my interest. If you love a good small-town, everyone’s keeping secrets and trying to protect themselves and their image type of situation then this is the book for you.