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Cuckoo
Cuckoo | Sophie Draper
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Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page! CASS GREEN There's a stranger in your house... When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in Derbyshire. She hadn't seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again. But going through Elizabeth's belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmother would tell her, about two little girls and the terrible thing they do. As heavy snow traps Caro in the village, where her neighbours stare and whisper, Caro is forced to question why Elizabeth hated her so much, and what she was hiding. But does she really want to uncover the truth? A haunting and twisty story about the lies we tell those closest to us, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Cass Green. Readers love CUCKOO: 'Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page' CASS GREEN 'A remarkably, taught and chilling debut. I absolutely loved it. Brilliant writing. All the creepiness. A heart-stopping ending' CLAIRE ALLAN 'Sophie Draper is a remarkable new voice, combining beautiful writing with a gothic creepiness and a level of suspense which will keep the reader gripped to the end' STEPHEN BOOTH 'A brilliant, sinister debut that creeps under your skin and keeps you hooked until the shocking ending' ROZ WATKINS 'Wow! This is what a horror story is supposed to be! Super spooky and absolutely wonderful in all its gothic glory' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'The ending was amazing. Psychological fiction at its best. Five Stars' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'I never use the term "jaw-dropping" but it best describes the rest of this spectacular read!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'Stands up there near to of the top of the pile with narratives like "The Woman in the Window" and of course "The Girl on the Train".' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'The ending BLEW. ME. AWAY. I feel like I'm going to have a book hangover now. SO, SO GOOD' NETGALLEY REVIEWER
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Ms.Story
Cuckoo | Sophie Draper
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For 2020 I spy a definite theme in my reading choices: old family homes that uncover brutal family histories! This audio was fantastic! And I loved how the fairy tale theme is woven throughout.

ValerieAndBooks Ooo! I like that theme too. Stacking! 5y
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Kappadeemom
Cuckoo | Sophie Draper
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Caro has come home to her stepmother‘s funeral. She and her sister, Steph, have not spoken in over 10 years. They decide at the funeral to try and mend fences. Steph goes back to NYC and Caro stays in her hometown to help close out the estate. As she goes about her daily shopping, the townsfolk seem to hate her. Weird things begin happening in her family home. Is she going Cuckoo or is it something else?

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DanTheClam
Cuckoo | Sophie Draper
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Well executed story with an interesting plot. I really enjoyed the ending, and the twists weren‘t always predictable. I did struggle to engage in the earlier part of the book, but always found it interesting (contradictory, I know!) - I think that‘s because I felt rather apathetic about the protagonist. Overall though it‘s enjoyable and definitely worth a read!

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Christine11
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I really liked this creepy psychological thriller full of menace. Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2018/12/06/cuckoo-by-sophie-draper-review/
I received this book from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

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