My Review of The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen

Title: The Locked Ward

Author: Sarah Pekkanen

Expected Publication: August 5,2025

Publisher: St. Martins Press

Genre: Thriller/ Mystery/ Mystery Thriller/ Fiction/ Suspense/ Psychological Thriller/ Family

Pages: 320 pages

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

Amanda was raised by two loving parents who left her a thriving bar, and she always believed they were the best parents anyone could have. Their deaths turned her world upside down, as she had only known their affection and the family business. However, there was a significant secret they had kept from her: she was adopted. To make matters more complicated, Amanda has a twin sister named Georgia, who was aware of Amanda's existence but had never had the opportunity to meet her. Georgia even hired a private investigator to learn more about her long-lost sister, but until now, their paths had never crossed.

Georgia's arrest for her sister's murder changed everything, leaving her with only Amanda to turn to. Although Amanda is initially distrustful of Georgia, her investigation into the circumstances of her sister's murder leads her to believe that Georgia is innocent. As Amanda unravels the threads of their separation, she grows increasingly curious about Georgia's life and the path she could have taken. This newfound insight sparks a twinge of envy, but as she delves deeper into a world she never knew, she discovers that things aren't always what they seem.


Meanwhile, Georgia endures harrowing experiences in a psychiatric ward, feeling increasingly distant from her goal of proving her innocence. Amanda knows she must keep pushing forward before it's too late. This story is a thrilling exploration of family secrets and the lengths one will go to protect them. You won't be able to put it down! Initially, the pacing felt a bit slow, but soon you'll find yourself captivated by the lives of the wealthy and their myriad secrets. A heartfelt thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the amazing opportunity to read and review this gripping tale—I loved the twisted ending!

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