This was a really interesting, thought provoking, gripping story. It was a book that was a complete page turner, with lots of intrigue and a huge build up of suspense. It is a mystery, a psychological contemporary piece of fiction.... and it is oh so good!!! 
 Helena Ross is a best-selling romance author, who decides to 'retire' at 32. This is due to an illness as opposed to choice, but because of that she is determined to write her final book. Her final story and the final truths about her life and the position she has found herself in. But to do that she realises she needs help... Having written romance after romance, this one is a totally different genre... 
 It is unique, full of twists and surprises... It is about friendship, love (but not in the romance way!!), loyalties, trust and overcoming your fears and getting out the truths! 
 I loved the characters in this story. Okay, so Helena annoyed me at times, some of the choices she made were questionable, but it worked... I liked the extra PoV's from other characters involved in the story, seeing things from their perspective, cleverly piecing together the whole story. . 
 There was a slight lull midway, where I felt not enough was being revealed quick enough (maybe I'm just too impatient!!), hence why it' not quite the full 5 stars for me... but... 
 The ending... when everything is revealed... Heart-breaking, shocking, painful and gut-wrenching. And the epilogue - Perfect! 
 Alessandra Torre is an extremely talented writer and has just proved how she can write something so totally different, yet it works. Superb! 
 4.5 Stars 
 Lou 
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