Book Review - "Keep It In The Family" by John Marrs

Blurb:

Mia and Finn are busy turning a derelict house into their dream home when Mia unexpectedly falls pregnant. But just when they think the house is ready, Mia discovers a shocking message scored into a skirting board: I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC. Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple makes a gruesome discovery: their home was once a real-life murder house, with the evidence still concealed within the four walls.

In the wake of their traumatic discovery, the baby arrives, and Mia can’t shake her fixation with the monstrous crimes that happened right above them. Tormented by the terrible things she saw, she is desperate to dig into the past to find answers.

Secrecy shrouds the mystery of the attic, but when shards of a dark truth start to emerge, Mia realises the danger is terrifyingly present. She is prepared to do anything to protect her family—but will the previous tenants stop her from discovering their secret?

My review:

My first book by John Marrs, but definitely not my last! If the next one I pick up is anything like this, he might become one of my new favourite authors.

****

Omfg!!! John Marrs is officially the Master of Twists. This book was an easy 5-star read. That family was deeply disturbing, and while Mia seriously needs to get her head straight (the girl is way too naive), I genuinely felt sorry for her.

I’m not even sure I read this book with my mouth closed—because every time I thought I had it figured out, boom! Another twist. And then another. And another. My Kindle was practically shaking in my hands.

If you ever feel like your family is dysfunctional… trust me, read this book and you’ll feel blessed. 😂

If you want to read it too, you can find this book here: Keep It In The Family