
the setup…
Tess DeWater and Allie Merritt are best friends, almost like sisters but live very different lives. Tess is working and in law school; Allie is an extremely successful travel influencer with a dare devil spirit who finally convinces her risk-averse friend to go caving with her. As they go deeper in that cave, it soon becomes clear they are not alone. The man Allie insulted on their way in is out for retaliation and it becomes a desperate fight for Tess to stay alive.
the heart of the story…
The story begins with Tess in a hospital bed, sharing the details of her harrowing experience with a detective. It shifts back and forth from that setting to the real time events in that cave. Even though clearly Tess has survived, it’s a breathtaking journey to figure out everything in between. My biggest fear is being enclosed in tight spaces and I felt like I was in that cave struggling with anxiety. It felt real.
the narration…
Sophie Amoss has got some serious storytelling skills! She put me in that cave (shudder) and gave distinctive voices for everyone involved. It’s an outstanding performance.
the bottom line…
This is as twisty as that cave, so atmospheric I felt discomfort, struggling to breathe and move. More so than that, it’s crafty not only in structure but in characterizations. Just when I thought I had things worked out, a wrench would be tossed in to challenge that latest theory. Hold on tight because nothing is settled until the last page. Loved it!
Book Info
- Release Date: February 17, 2026
- Narrator: Sophie Amoss
- Audio Length: 10 hours, 8 minutes
- Publisher: William Morrow
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This sounds like an exciting read. Wonderful review Jonetta.
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Thank you, Jodie💜 Very exciting!
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Wow sounds really twisty, Jo. Fab review!
BTW how did you get your Goodreads Challenge onto your blog?
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Thank you, Nicki💜 It doesn’t get any twistier. If you go to your Goodreads profile, it’s under the widget tab. It’s not perfect as it won’t update. However, I manually update it about weekly.
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Thanks I tried to do it the other day by copying and pasting but it didn’t work. Not sure I what I did wrong.🤷♂️
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Then you have to remove the script at the bottom. It takes some messing around with the code.
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Thanks, Jo!
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I’ve been hearing great reviews of this one!
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The hype is well earned.
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This one sounds intense even though you know she lives.
Anne – Books of My Heart
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It is super intense!
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Bumping it up my list! Wonderful review ❤️
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Thank you, Inge💜
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I have this on pre-order, so excited!!! 🤩🤩
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Yay💜 Hope you enjoy, Nicola!
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I am currently listening to this one!!!
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Hope you’re enjoying💜
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Fab review! This is one of my most anticipated releases this year and I can’t wait to get a copy… His books are always so engaging! xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜 I hope it lives up to your expectation.
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His books haven’t let me down yet, so I have high hopes for it. xx
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