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What Mother Won't Tell Me
What Mother Won't Tell Me | Ivar Leon Menger
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"This is an intoxicating novel, well worth the sleep you will lose as you read 'just one more chapter'." Clmence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant Sometimes the most dangerous strangers are the ones in the bedroom across the hall... Once upon a time, a young woman named Juno lived in a cabin, deep in the woods on a remote island. She had only Mother; Father; her little brother Boy; and a book of fairytales for company. They lived in constant fear, because danger lurked on the other side of the lake, seeking them out "strangers", as they called them, who wanted to destroy the family. They lived safely, under seven strict commandments. Until Juno was spotted by a stranger. In one moment, Juno's world comes crumbling down around her. It's clear the island she calls home is not the safe haven she believed it to be and that more than a few secrets have been kept from her. Juno doesn't know her parents. She doesn't know herself. But whoever Mother and Father are, they'll do anything to keep Juno to themselves. This taut, psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Abigail Dean's Girl A and Adrian McKinty's The Chain.
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What Mother Won‘t Tell Me, by Ivar Leon Menger (2022, transl. 2024)
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Premise: A teenager living with her family on a remote lake becomes increasingly convinced that her parents aren‘t telling the truth about their circumstances.

Review: There‘s a lot that this does well: It‘s perfecly atmospheric, I was hooked immediately and the propulsive plot helped me get through it in two short sittings. ⬇️

Mattsbookaday But, as I often find with thrillers, the ending felt rushed and perfunctory and I was left feeling a bit let down.

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BarbaraBB The comparison to My Absolute Darling is intriguing. I loved that one although love is not the right word! 2w
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I discovered this book through an email I got from a publisher and I am so glad because I immediately put it on hold on Libby and when it came through I started it and I couldn‘t get enough. This book was so good and I had to find out what was going to happen to Girl and Boy. It is so worth the read!