by juan perez
First published 2021
In a small coastal town, Amelia hides a haunting past behind the velvet necklace she wears every day. When a new neighbor, a single mother named Isabelle, moves in next door, Amelia's carefully constructed life begins to unravel. As the two women grow closer, Isabelle senses Amelia's troubled spirit and becomes determined to uncover the truth. But Amelia will stop at nothing to protect the dark secrets of her past, even if it means destroying the fragile bond between them.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, secrets
232 pages · Paperback · Fredonia Books
Content warnings: mental-illness