by 小川洋子
First published 2024
Misako's life is upended when her husband is murdered. Consumed by grief and rage, she embarks on a relentless hunt for his killer. Navigating a web of lies and betrayal, Misako must confront her own dark impulses as she closes in on the truth. But as the noose tightens, she faces an agonizing choice: succumb to the pull of vengeance or find the strength to forge a new path forward.
Genres: fiction, drama, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge, unreliable-narrator
168 pages · Paperback · Vintage Editions
Content warnings: death, murder, violence