Published by Apple Loft Press on February 1, 2024
Genres: Psychological Suspense Thriller
Pages: 278
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: Booksirens
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A little madness this way comes…
Experienced psychologist Jessie is treating a troubled teenager called Polly who has cried out for help in her own blood.
When she digs deeper into the girl’s life, someone launches a series of personal, violent attacks, scaring Jessie so badly that she no longer feels safe in her own home.
Then three bodies are discovered.
There is a monster targeting Jessieand a serial killer on the loose.
No one is safe.
My Thoughts
Pretty Polly is a psychological thriller that will keep the readers glued to the pages. The story involves the psychologist, Jessie, who treats a teenage girl called Polly who has wounded herself and screams for her help. Jessie sets out to uncover the cause of Polly’s many problems, but she is met with brutal personal remarks that make her feel threatened in her own home.
The tension is heightened when three bodies are found and the killer is running loose. The tension continues to grow because it becomes evident that someone deliberately intends to target Jessie, though the identity of this someone remains eerily vague.
Davies delivers a chilling story of monsters that may hide even behind the most harmless-looking masks. The plot is constructed skillfully and will capture the attention of the readers from the first page. This is intensified by the vivid characters and an evocative, unsettling mood.
With the increase in the attacks on Jessie, no one is secure, and the psychologist is in haste to reveal the identity of the killer before they become a victim. This psychological thriller will send chills down your spine, and if you are a fan of the genre, you should definitely read it. Pretty Polly offers unexpected turns and twists until the last page, making the reader gasp for air. So that you know, I read Davies’s book Arrietty and found it amazing! In my opinion, she is an excellent writer.
Thank you to the author, and Booksirens for allowing me to read and review this book.
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