I Let You Go

 

By Clare Mackintosh

Review

Jenna Gray has been involved in a hit-and-run accident which tragically left a young child dead. Desperately needing a fresh start in a new location, she rents a cottage on the remote Welsh coastline. But the past has a way of catching up and Jenna remains haunted by hers. Unable to escape the memories and guilt, her life plunges into turmoil once again.

I feel as if I've been on an emotional rollercoaster with this book. It's an excellent read with plenty of twists and turns but OMG, I'm a wreck! My heartstrings have been pulled to the point of snapping and I'm sad, yet joyous, simultaneously (if that's even possible!). The insight into Jenna's past and present is cleverly executed — you're never quite sure whether to like her or despise her. It sets you on edge; wondering if she's ultimately a good person or selfish and misguided. It's a cracking psychological thriller and I highly recommend it. 

★★★★☆

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication Year: 2014
• Author: Clare Mackintosh
• Genre: Psychological Thriller

Synopsis

A tragic accident. It all happened so quickly. She couldn't have prevented it. Could she?

In a split second, Jenna Gray's world descends into a nightmare. Her only hope of moving on is to walk away from everything she knows to start afresh. Desperate to escape, Jenna moves to a remote cottage on the Welsh coast, but she is haunted by her fears, her grief and her memories of a cruel November night that changed her life forever.

Slowly, Jenna begins to glimpse the potential for happiness in her future. But her past is about to catch up with her, and the consequences will be devastating . . .