After reading Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, I was left with all the feels. TSWG had it all; mystery, suspense, tragedy, and the resilience of a determined Mother (who doesn’t love a kick-ass mom story??) I wondered, “how can she top this book”? When allowed to request an ARC copy of her latest novel Watching You, I jumped at the chance. I can say this story did not disappoint.
Usually, I have a hard time following books that aren’t based in the USA. The towns, language, and mannerisms throw me for a loop. Lisa Jewell is a master storyteller. Her writing style puts you right in the middle of the story as if you are watching these events unfold before your eyes.
The book opens with a Detective, a graduation tassel, and blood. You think this will be a run of the mill mysteries, but it isn’t. It will make you think about your own lives and the people in it. I became a little more aware of my surroundings after reading this ditty. To leave some intrigue, I will tell you only about Tom Fitzwilliam, the creepy Headmaster. He gave me the chills and not in a good way. *Was* he having an affair with a student or was it all in *her* imagination? Is Tom a victim of circumstance or a predator? One thing for sure, he isn’t Mr. Bradley, and these aren’t the students at Eastland (For you Facts of Life fans)!!!
My rating: 5/5Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review
