Somewhere In Between

by Dawn Hosmer

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A twisted psychological thriller that alternates chapters between then (memories from her past) to now (events she views as a ghost). This was brilliant and addictive.

Thirty-nine-year-old Mackenzie Bartholomew is literally “somewhere in between” No longer dead, but no light insight. With no control, she is thrust back to events in her married life to the now. She is forced to relive moments. I will warn listeners there are triggers. View Spoiler »

I wasn’t entirely sure what direction Hosmer was leading Mackenzie or the listener, but I couldn’t set this down. In fact, it kept me up listening until 2 am on a work night because I needed to know how she died.

A look into domestic abuse and living with a narcissist were raw, factual and enlightening. So many women stay for the children and slowly allow their rights to dwindle. Mackenzie both frustrated me and held me in awe by her bravery and willpower.

The story felt genuine, and the conclusion was one I figured out, but I wasn’t quite sure of the how. I will leave that for you to discover.

Erica Maity narrated. I have to say it was fantastic. From pacing to tone, she captured the essence of the story and helped build on the scenes and suspense. Her character voices were flawless, and she added another level of enjoyment to this thriller.

This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer