And Don't Look Back

By Author / Illustrator

Rebecca Barrow

Genre

Suspense & Thrillers

Age range(s)

14+

Publisher

Hot Key Books

ISBN

9781471413674

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-10-2023

Synopsis

Harlow and her mum, Cora, have been on the run her entire life. She has no idea why or what they're running from, but in every place they stop, they create new names and stories, and they never stay for long. Then, one night, while attempting to skip town, Cora is killed, leaving Harlow alone and with a million questions. But her mum's secrets live on. And when a key to a hidden safety deposit box leads Harlow to Crescent Ridge - Cora's hometown - she discovers a trail of buried secrets and lies. Harlow was hoping to find something that would help her understand her mum better. But what she finds instead will change everything she knows about her mum - and herself - forever.

From the author of Bad Things Happen Here comes another gripping thriller, perfect for fans of We Were Liars, One of Us is Lying and Girl in Pieces.

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Reviews

To start with in And Don't Look Back I found that, although the author had written the story well, I took time to get truly invested. However, once I did, it was an amazing read that kept me guessing the entire time. I had to keep reading just to find out how it was going to end; I wasn't even able to guess what the truth was. Author Rebecca Barrow is truly amazing at keeping you on your toes.

And Don't Look Back is an exciting mystery/adventure story following the life of the main protagonist, Harlow Ford. Harlow is trying to find out the truth about her mum and the reason they have been on the run for all of her life. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a mystery about family, growing up and love. A book you just can't put down.

336 pages / Reviewed by Emelia Helliwell, school librarian