The Forgotten Ones by Steena Holmes

Summary

A spellbinding novel about an unspeakable secret that could destroy a family, from the New York Times bestselling author of Finding Emma.

Elle is a survivor. She’s managed to piece together a solid life from a childhood of broken memories and fairy tales her mom told her to explain away bad dreams. But weekly visits to her mother still fill Elle with a paralyzing fear she can’t explain. It’s just another of so many unanswered questions she grew up with in a family estranged by silence and secrets.

Elle’s world turns upside down when she receives a deathbed request from her grandfather, a man she was told had died years ago. Racked by grief, regrets, and a haunted conscience, he has a tale of his own to tell Elle: about her mother, an imaginary friend, and two strangers who came to the house one night and never left.

As Elle’s past unfolds, so does the truth—if she can believe it. She must face the reasons for her inexplicable dread. As dark as they are, Elle must listen…before her grandfather’s death buries the family’s secrets forever.


My Thoughts

Wow.  This book.  Seriously!  I'm having trouble finding the right words.  Since that is exactly what I'm supposed to do, I will try my best.

This story has so many layers.  So many secrets and mysteries.  I still can hardly believe some of the details that came to light.

When I first started reading this book, I was concerned that I wasn't going to like it at all.  I was bored and completely disinterested.  To be honest, I did put it aside for a bit.  I decided to take a look at Goodreads to see what others thought of it.  After reading such wonderful reviews, I figured I would give it another try.  I was determined to power through!

Oh how glad I am that I did!  I am blown away by this story!  It is unlike anything I have read before!  This is the first Steena Holmes book that I have read but I plan on reading more and more!  This was amazing!

There are still some things in this story that I'm unsure of.  Some of the "answers" didn't exactly add up for me.  I'm guessing I'm not alone in this.  However, that definitely doesn't take away from my love of this book!  It is now one of my favorites!  So glad that it was requested for me to read and review this book!  And I'm even more pleased that it was so excellent!

*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.