I was immediately drawn straight into this complex and unusual story. The characters and situation had me gripped the whole way through the novel. The setting in Dublin was incredibly evocative and atmospheric. The author obviously knows the area very well. I thought the dual narrative was really effective. We were mostly in the present day with main character, Alison but we also got glimpses of her time at university when the crimes first took place. These sections focussing on life as a new student felt so realistic and instantly reminded me of my own first few weeks of university. I thought the story was well paced, it was not hugely full of action but the story built up to a twisty conclusion beautifully. I would definitely be on the lookout for new work from this author.