Little Secrets had me hooked from the very beginning. A riveting and heart-wrenching page-turner, this is an expertly-paced and tension-fuelled thriller that’s difficult to put down.
The concept of a child going missing is heartbreaking enough. But Hillier does an absolutely fantastic job of describing Marin’s grief and to explore the daily struggles that she has to go through. From the awkward questions and distant friends to the constant reminders and distressing group therapy, I felt the ache of her pain.
The narrative is split between the two main female characters – Marin and her husband’s mistress, Kenzie. Every character feels self-destructive, untrustworthy and unpredictable, but each has something that draws you to them, an edge that makes you feel compelled despite their ugly traits.
Although some of the plot points are a little far-fetched, every movement feels justified. Of course this is not how every person is going to react to a tragedy like this, but you really begin to understand the pressures that Marin is under and why she was led in this direction.
Hillier is a brilliant writer and handles every element of this story flawlessly. It’s filled with emotion but the thriller-side of the story is gritty and shocking. I was gripped throughout and didn’t predict the ending at all.
I really enjoyed this one, and can’t wait to read more of Hillier’s books now!
The concept of a child going missing is heartbreaking enough. But Hillier does an absolutely fantastic job of describing Marin’s grief and to explore the daily struggles that she has to go through. From the awkward questions and distant friends to the constant reminders and distressing group therapy, I felt the ache of her pain.
The narrative is split between the two main female characters – Marin and her husband’s mistress, Kenzie. Every character feels self-destructive, untrustworthy and unpredictable, but each has something that draws you to them, an edge that makes you feel compelled despite their ugly traits.
Although some of the plot points are a little far-fetched, every movement feels justified. Of course this is not how every person is going to react to a tragedy like this, but you really begin to understand the pressures that Marin is under and why she was led in this direction.
Hillier is a brilliant writer and handles every element of this story flawlessly. It’s filled with emotion but the thriller-side of the story is gritty and shocking. I was gripped throughout and didn’t predict the ending at all.
I really enjoyed this one, and can’t wait to read more of Hillier’s books now!