The Safe House by Louise Mumford

 

Esther is safe in the house. For sixteen years, she and her mother have lived off the grid, protected from the dangers of the outside world. For sixteen years, Esther has never seen another single soul.

Until today.

Today there's a man outside the house. A man who knows Esther's name, and who proves that her mother's claims about the outside world are false. A man who is telling Esther that she's been living a lie.

Is her mother keeping Esther safe - or keeping her prisoner?

I was very excited to get a spot on the tour for this one though InstaBook Tours!

This is the first of Louise Mumford’s books I’ve read and really enjoyed it. It had very easy to read and quick chapters which I love, it means I can grab a chapter or 2 in before I fall asleep at night.

I really liked Esther, I was rooting for her throughout, and was really excited when she saw the man outside the house! It was very cult like to me, Mother making her repeat the whole ‘Who keeps us safe….’ mantra every night. But I was also interested in how mother kept everything ‘safe’ as she put it. So many things Esther didn’t know about. 

It was a good story, with a good ending. I’d definitely read more of Louise’s books. Thanks so much to InstaBook Tours for my advanced e-arc, and for my spot on the tour.