The Only One Left | Bloody Raspberry Popsicles
“At Seventeen, Lenora Hope
Hung her sister with a rope
Stabbed her father with a knife
Took her mother’s happy life
“It wasn’t me”, Lenora said
But she’s the only one not dead”
Kit, who grew up hearing this nursery rhyme in the schoolyard, is sent to care for the aging Lenora Hope — accused of murdering her family as a teenager. Lenora, now mute and unable to care for herself, is ready to tell all and uses a typewriter to reveal to Kit what transpired all those years ago. But strange things are still happening at Hope’s End and Kit doesn’t know who or what to believe.
I loved the atmosphere of a spooky mansion on a crumbling cliffside with not a single character that you can trust. I did find that the ending had a bit too many twists for me, to the point that I was rolling my eyes and struggled to suspend my disbelief. But it was still a highly enjoyable read. This was my first Riley Sager and I am already looking forward to the next!
What are your summerween recs?
Bloody Raspberry Popsicles
These bloody raspberry popsicles are the perfect summerween treat to pair with your spooky book of choice! Tart and oh so refreshing — enjoy these pool or beachside while you dig into a creepy summer read.
I made these raspberry popsicles from Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream.
Hi I’m Cheri, I’ve been staying up too late reading since I was a kid hiding under the covers with a flashlight.