Release: February 23rd, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Berkley Books
Source: Netgalley
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In this gripping thriller set in New Zealand, New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes you into the twisted world of an exclusive cul-de-sac located on the edge of a sprawling forest.
My mother vanished ten years ago.
So did a quarter of a million dollars in cash.
Thief. Bitch. Criminal.
Now, she’s back.
Her bones were clothed in scarlet silk.
When socialite Nina Rai disappeared without a trace, everyone wrote it off as another trophy wife tired of her wealthy husband. However, her bones have turned up in the shadowed green of the forest that surrounds her elite neighborhood, a haven of privilege and secrets that’s housed the same influential families for decades.
Moreover, the rich live here, along with those whose job it is to make their lives easier. And somebody knows what happened to Nina one rainy night ten years ago. Then, her son Aarav heard a chilling scream that night, and he’s determined to uncover the ugly truth that lives beneath the moneyed elegance…but no one is ready for the murderous secrets about to crawl out of the dark.
But, even the dead aren’t allowed to break the rules in this cul-de-sac.
About the author:
Nalini Singh is the New York Times bestselling author of the Guild Hunter series, including Archangel’s War. Also, she is the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Silver Silence, Ocean Light, and Wolf Rain.
Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand and is passionate about writing. Also, she loves chatting with readers.
Quiet in Her Bones Review:
The author takes you on a rollercoaster ride of blackmail, revenge, hallucinations, murders, and deceptions in “Quiet in Her Bones,” and I enjoyed it a lot!
Firstly, Aarav is excellent in the role. He is broken, complex, a bit arrogant, but very interesting. He goes through all his resources to find out what happened to Nina that night. I loved how he suspects everyone, including his family members. I loved his relationship with Pari and the bond they shared.
Moreover, the author writes the story in a deliciously gripping manner. I loved how she makes everyone a suspect. At a certain point, you feel that everyone in the cul-de-sac had a motive to rid of Nina. Not only that, but Aarav himself is not reliable. Considering that his mind is not functioning correctly, he cannot differentiate memories of what happened vs. what his mind conjured. Similarly, I loved how the author kept toying with the plot and had the readers guessing as to who was behind it. Furthermore, the culprit turned out to be someone I didn’t suspect, making the story memorable. Also, there are quite a few shocking twists that I did not expect, especially the one revolving around Paige.
Probably the only downside to the tale is the number of characters. Sometimes, it felt like there were just too many characters on the canvas to keep track of. Moreover, I found myself going back a few pages to recollect who a particular person was. While they added nicely to the plot as potential suspects, it felt overloaded at times.
Apart from that, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. Overall, there is never a dull moment in “Quiet in Her Bones.”
