Blagica Jankuloska
A Gripping Beach Read with a Wobbly Landing
This was my first book by Liv Constantine—the sister duo behind the name—and what a ride. I read it while on vacation, and it was the perfect beach companion: twisty, fast-paced, and totally addictive. I knocked it out in just a few hours and didn’t want to stop.
The story centers on Annabelle, who seems to have it all—two daughters, a thriving social media marketing career, and a charming doctor husband. But there’s trouble under the surface: she’s plagued by disturbing dreams that begin to play out in real life. And no, not in a “winning Powerball” kind of way. Her husband, of course, brushes them off as stress-induced. Convenient.
Told from multiple perspectives—mainly Annabelle’s past and present, plus chapters from her teenage daughter Scarlett—the book does a great job building tension. The dual timeline adds depth, and I found the flashbacks especially compelling. Scarlett made some head-scratching decisions, but she’s a teenager, so fair enough.
The first three-quarters? Could not put it down. But the ending lost me a bit. It veered into Lifetime movie territory, which wasn’t quite what I expected. And while the dream premonition angle was a strong hook, it sort of faded out with only a brief nod to Annabelle’s grandmother. Not a major loose end—just something I wish they’d explored more.
Still, it was a fun, solid read. I’d give it a 3.5 and would absolutely recommend it if you’re in the mood for something twisty and entertaining. This was a great intro to Liv Constantine, and I’m definitely curious to see what the sisters write next.
A Gripping Beach Read with a Wobbly Landing
This was my first book by Liv Constantine—the sister duo behind the name—and what a ride. I read it while on vacation, and it was the perfect beach companion: twisty, fast-paced, and totally addictive. I knocked it out in just a few hours and didn’t want to stop.
The story centers on Annabelle, who seems to have it all—two daughters, a thriving social media marketing career, and a charming doctor husband. But there’s trouble under the surface: she’s plagued by disturbing dreams that begin to play out in real life. And no, not in a “winning Powerball” kind of way. Her husband, of course, brushes them off as stress-induced. Convenient.
Told from multiple perspectives—mainly Annabelle’s past and present, plus chapters from her teenage daughter Scarlett—the book does a great job building tension. The dual timeline adds depth, and I found the flashbacks especially compelling. Scarlett made some head-scratching decisions, but she’s a teenager, so fair enough.
The first three-quarters? Could not put it down. But the ending lost me a bit. It veered into Lifetime movie territory, which wasn’t quite what I expected. And while the dream premonition angle was a strong hook, it sort of faded out with only a brief nod to Annabelle’s grandmother. Not a major loose end—just something I wish they’d explored more.
Still, it was a fun, solid read. I’d give it a 3.5 and would absolutely recommend it if you’re in the mood for something twisty and entertaining. This was a great intro to Liv Constantine, and I’m definitely curious to see what the sisters write next.