Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry
Rating: ★★★★☆
Dates Read: 5/14/24 - 5/18/24
Emily and Elizabeth, identical twins, spent their childhood locked away and abused by their alcoholic mother. They were eventually rescued by a caring family.
Now, Elizabeth wakes up in a hospital, unable to move or speak. The last thing she remembers is finding Emily’s body in their bathroom. Days before, she was starting college and falling in love. Now, she's in a psychiatric ward.
As Elizabeth tries to understand what happened to Emily, she uncovers disturbing secrets and gaps in her memory. She must confront her traumatic past and piece together the truth before it overwhelms her.
I loved how fast-paced this book was—it kept me hooked from start to finish. It's a short read, but packed with so much action that I couldn't put it down. The plot was thrilling, and I also loved the deep dive into the human mind. Lucinda Berry, a clinical psychologist, brings impressive detail to this story. I actually have worked in a mental health facility myself and it was refreshing to see a relatively realistic depiction.
Even though I thought I had the story figured out and found some parts predictable, the twist completely surprised me. Berry wrapped everything up in a way that was both shocking and satisfying. I can't wait to read more from this author.
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