Patricia Nedelea surely knows how to craft a surprisingly thought-provoking and brutally intriguing novel that will leave you impressed and breathless on its brilliant idea.

This is a book with four unique stories that happened on a different timeline.

First, it happened at the present time where a girl named Isa, discovered that she was not the daughter of her mother but her mother’s sister, Mara. Unfortunately, before Isa had the chance to talk with her real mother, she instantly died in front of her. It makes her investigate what happened to Mara when she left in 1991, leaving anyone who knows her no idea where she went.

The next one was set in 1991, and it shows where Mara is during this time and what she was doing. Then by the year 1389, a story of an old man who later on reveals that he’s a fake bishop was told. Lastly, in the year 100, a dying man asked his two companions to write everything he will say.

I was literally jaw-dropped when I’ve discovered some knocking revelations here. I was so amazed by how everything was connected and how the concept or the logic here seemed believable. After I’ve finished reading this, I was on the edge of accepting that everything I’ve read was real! I’ve just can’t stop imagining what if it was really true. Then tarot cards were also used here, so that made me like this novel more.

It was written in a way that it will make you confused on the first few pages, but eventually, you will get used with the flow of it. The writing style was so good that you’ll never want to stop reading it. It really hooked me.

Many characters were also introduced here, and I’m telling you already that should pay attention to every detail because they were all important. Those will show you how those four stories were connected with one another.

Overall, this is a very good mind-blowing and riveting read. Very recommended!

Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from the author. ( )