Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House and Francesca Serritella for the opportunity to read her fabulous debut novel. As an avid reader and admirer of her nonfiction books written with her mom, Lisa Scottoline, I have been anxiously awaiting the publishing of this book. And it was definitely worth the wait. If I could describe this book, it's a smart ghost story full of clues and mysteries to solve. Reminded me of early Dan Brown books a bit!
Cady is still grieving the loss of her cherished genius older brother, Eric. Eric took his own life on the Harvard campus after being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Cady is determined to attend Harvard, against the wishes of her mom. Once at school and armed with an old notebook that Eric kept, she becomes obsessed with finding answers to Eric's suicide. Meanwhile, she begins hearing voices and worries that she is also developing a mental illness. But these voices know things that Cady couldn't possibly know. Are they leading her towards the answers she is seeking or taking her down darker passages?
I really loved this book. The writing is wonderful and the research behind the story well done with lots of issues for the reader to ponder, especially about grief and suicide. There is so much real emotion in this book and it all translates into an incredible read. Bravo for a fabulous debut - I'm looking forward to more from this author (and her mom!).
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