A Mother Always Knows
A Novel

A gripping deep dive into the twisted mindset of cults and the power they wield, A Mother Always Knows delivered a deliciously eerie atmosphere alongside of a twisty mystery that grabbed me and didn’t let go. You see, this onion-like storyline consisted of multiple plot lines, each more thought-prov......more

This is the second or third book I've read from the author, and when it popped up on NetGalley, I liked the concept and wanted to give it a chance. Unfortunately, the characters weren't likable, so I found myself not investing in the plight of who killed her mothers decades ago and who was lurking i......more

I love the supernatural mixed into thrillers and mystery novels because I love fantasy and magic realism. So for me, this novel was a spot on. The author's prose is solid and smooth. The pacing is measured and consistently moderate to fast. The main characters are believable and likable. The storyli......more

The story starts out slow, and I had a hard time connecting with Stella. I kept hoping for more of a paranormal atmosphere, something more dreamlike – like in Equinox (Netflix series about a woman haunted by her sister’s disappearance and drawn into strange folklore). There are moments where somethin......more

This book was so dark and creepy. It was a fascinating dive into a cult, and uses the readers preconceptions about them to its advantage. When Stella was ten, and living in a commune with her mother, her mother was murdered. She changed her name, lives with her dad, and left that life behind. But aft......more