Step into the intrigue of January with my standout 'Book of the Month,' where Nalini Singh's 'There Should Have Been Eight' takes center stage in a narrative of secrets, confessions, and the haunting echo of a missing friend. Seven individuals, bound by a shared past, find themselves entwined in a chilling reunion at Bea's family estate—a once-majestic mansion veiled in gothic allure. As the snow blankets the mansion and binds them together at the edge of eternity, the façade of normality shatters, revealing the unspoken grief, bitterness, and lingering questions surrounding Bea's mysterious demise. In a weekend where confessions are inevitable, and truths demand to be heard, 'There Should Have Been Eight' stands as a riveting testament to the power of shared history. Join me as I embrace the snowfall, unravel the mysteries, and immerse myself in the spellbinding tale that defines this month's Book of the Month. Come back later for my full review.
What mysteries would you unveil if snowed in with 'There Should Have Been Eight' by Nalini Singh?
Dive into my January Book of the Month and share your thoughts! What are your predictions for the shocking confessions and hidden truths waiting to be unleashed?
📖💬 Join the conversation below and let the unraveling begin!
Title: There Should Have Been Eight
Author: Nalini Singh
Genre: Suspense Thriller
Publisher: Golancz
Date Published: 2023
Book Length: 408
About Book:
They met when they were teenagers. Now they're adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others. None more so than Bea-the one they lost nine long years ago. They've gathered to reminisce at Bea's family's estate, a once glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they're snowed in at the edge of eternity, there's nowhere left to hide from their shared history. As the walls close in, the pretence of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there's the nagging feeling that Bea's shocking death wasn't what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed. No matter the cost...
My Thoughts: It should have been Eight by Nalini Singh sets the scene at the beginning, bringing all the characters together and I was able to understand the relationships and dynamics as they began to emerge.
The attention to detail in describing details is second to none and enriches the storytelling. Along with the descriptions of feelings made me feel I was there with the person. A testament to Singh’s ability to draw you into the lives of the people showing their vulnerabilities and miscomprehensions. My favourite character was Aaron as he seemed to be the most kind overall.
The books key moments unfolds like a carefully orchestrated symphony, each note revealing a crucial element in the story, each one of the seven participants playing a distinctive instrument. A great unfolding of mysteries one by one that keeps you enthralled, with lots of twists and turns, a book I had difficulty putting down. There is a little repetitiveness on mentioning Lung going blind but that did not detract from the book overall.
In conclusion a great book with twists and turns that keeps you guessing, and I highly recommend to lovers of mystery and suspense books.
If my book of the month has inspired you to purchase it please click on the link provided, I do earn a small commission from you purchasing and thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you would like to contact me, you can via email at apagebookclub@gmail.com or via instagram at https://instagram.com/alisbookstagram-
Comments