REVIEW: I LET YOU GO

Author: Clare Mackintosh

Genre: Thriller | Crime

My Rating; 4 Stars

Year Of Publication: 2014

Number of pages: 371

SUMMARY

A tragic accident.

It all happened so quickly.

She couldn't have prevented it.

Could she....

In a split-second, Jenna Gray's world descents into a night mare. Her only hope of moving on is to walk away from everything she knows, to start afresh. Desperate to escape, Jenna moves to a remote cottage on the Welsh coast, but she is haunted by her fears, her grief and her memories of a cruel November night that changed her life for ever.

Slowly, Jenna begins to glimpse the potential for happiness in her future. But her past is about to catch up with her, and the consequences will be devastating...

MY VERDICT
I seldom read crime and the likes, but this book didn't disappoint . It had me staying up late, telling myself things like "Okay, after this chapter I'll go to bed."
From the amazing prologue to the enthralling plot twist, I Let You Go is definitely an amazing debut.
Oh and Thank you Danny for lending me this lovely book <3
You can purchase this book Here and Here as well.

Welcome to December, (Lol i know i'm a bit late)
A month of lights, presents and oodles of love, and of course Jollof rice :)
; time to make amends and tie loose ends; finish off what you started and hope your wishes come true.
And also to celebrate the King of Kings, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ <3

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Have a lovely month xoxo

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