The story unfolds at a torrid pace ... While the story is certainly entertaining, the author also has a serious purpose, illustrating how difficult it can be for abused women to find either help or justice.
Satisfyingly complex ... Schaffhausen generates meaningful stakes for Analisa, with her marriage put under increasing strain as she dives deeper into her investigation, and weaves in sobering statistics about violence against women. If the action gets a bit too busy as the twists pile up, readers are unlikely to mind. This is a ride worth taking.
