A great, atmospheric read

4.5 stars.
Ooooh, what a deliciously creepy novel, quite fitting for the dark, dreary rain we've been enjoying lately. I was wholly absorbed by the Rebecca-esque vibe of small, remote island off Scotland and the intriguing women who live there. Vanessa the beautiful, reclusive artist and Grace her solid, faithful companion. In parallel we have Beck, an expert on Vanessa's art and his peculiar living arrangements. The three of them weave together into the solid core at the heart of this story as we dip in and out of past events that inform happenings and the mysteries that orbit just out of reach. Yeah, I'm struggling to give context without revealing anything of note. Failing miserably, I am sorry.

This story feels ominous in the build up to twists that change the entire narrative. I found it shocking yet satisfying. Not what I expected but enjoyed the uneven journey to get there. The end felt mildly disconnected from the previous text but in a way that made sense. A lovely roller coaster ride, a gut punch I didn't see coming. Hope you agree.