Book Review - The Castaways by Lucy Clarke

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Title: The Castaways

Author: Lucy Clarke

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Harper Collins

Publication Date: 18th March 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

A SECRET BEACH.

A HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME.

WISH YOU WERE HERE?

THINK AGAIN…

‘We’re tipping it as one of 2021’s best reads’ Marie Claire

‘Totally addictive, clever and atmospheric’ Erin Kelly

‘Tense, unnerving and emotional’ C. L. Taylor

‘Packed full of intrigue’ Heidi Perks

‘Wow… Beautifully paced, tense and twisty’ B A Paris

It should be like any other holiday.

Beautiful beaches.

Golden sunsets.

Nothing for miles.

You’ll never want to leave.

Until you can’t…

Gripping, twisty and full of sun-soaked atmosphere, THE CASTAWAYS will whisk you far away to the island – and never let you go.

Omg that was one breath taking book, that had hold of me from the second I started it until I finished it barely letting me pause for breathe.  It is addictive and kept me guessing throughout. 

I kept trying to predict or second guess the outcome but I just couldn't wouldn't have come up with how it turned out, in a million years. 

Two years ago Lori's flight never arrived at its destination.  Her sister Erin was meant to be on the flight, but didn't take it.  Two years later Erin is still trying to discover the truth, and without any idea where the plane came down, no bodies she can't get any closure.  She is dogged in her pursuit of trying to find out just what happened. 

I can't work out though how to say anything else without potentially giving away spoilers.  It keeps you guessing continually and wanting to know various secrets including just why weren't' both sisters on the plane they were booked on, and that's just for starters. 

The book is split into past and present sections, and there are harrowing descriptions of what happened with the plane, the aftermath. Everything described so vividly that I felt as though I was there, and may end up dreaming about it tonight as a result. 

It's a story of survival, or not knowing what you are capable of until you are in that situation, of a wonderfully exotic backdrop, and a quest for the truth. And throughout the one thing you will feel is just how strong the bond between the sisters is, and just how much love they have for each other. 

This is an author who every time amazes me even more, this is her best book easily (and the rest are all fabulous too).  It was very hard to tear myself away from the story for things like sleeping and working, and even then my mind was on the story. 

Just amazing, if you love a twisty story with a backdrop that is far removed from everyday life, then this is definitely worth reading. 

Thank you to Harper and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.,