The Blurb
Sisterhood can be fatal.
Leah has never been close to her younger half-sister, but she’s not surprised to get a frantic phone call late at night, asking for a ride. Amanda’s life has always been a snarled mess of bad choices and boyfriends, and it’s common for her to resurface mid-crisis.
But this time is different. Amanda is adamant about getting to the neighbouring town of Belmont but won’t say why—only that her five-year-old son is in danger. But Amanda doesn’t have any kids.
Before Leah can get answers, Amanda runs into the road and is killed by a passing car.
In the days that follow, Leah convinces herself that Amanda was confused that night, especially after the coroner finds hallucinogenic drugs in her bloodstream. But that doesn’t explain the nameless boy at Amanda’s visitation. Or the middle of the night phone calls with no one on the other end. Or the unshakable feeling of being watched.
Someone blames Leah for Amanda’s death.
And that someone wants Leah dead.
Leah has always had a tricky relationship with her half-sister Amanda because of what her existence meant for the family. But she doesn't ignore Amanda when she gets a late night call asking for help. Turning up, Leah sees Amanda is drunk and possibly high and she doesn't seem to be making any sense at all before she storms off and staggers in front of a car in a terrible accident. Leah tries to convince herself that Amanda was talking nonsense on the night she died but then she can't reach their dad and strange things start happening, and it all starts to feel a bit frightening..
Erik Therme's books are always very character driven and Got You is no exception. I couldn't help but feel for Leah, caught in the middle of a wild situation she never wanted to be in. She has great support from best friend and flatmate Em, who I loved because she doesn't really give a hoot what people think, but she could also be a bit mean, particularly to the building maintenance men. I loved Parker too, who seemed like such a pure soul. Actually, for the majority of the book it is quite to dislike anyone because actions can be explained. And even when everything does become clear, it's more sad than anything.
Got You delivers a cracking twisty turny tale with rising tension, touching on big themes such as love, family and grief. As mentioned above, the denouement, whilst taut and exciting, is quite heart breaking. A quick and enjoyable read.
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Thank you so much for being a part of this adventure x 🖤🧡
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