I have listened to most of Watson’s books and this one is a disappointment. The plot is compelling but poorly developed. The tempo of the story is chaotic. The first half is slow and then the plot twists hit and the story line turns into a soap opera. There are many underdeveloped threads and overly simplified character dilemmas that make the twists less believable and in cases cringy. By the end of the book you wish all of the adult characters drown.
I did enjoy the way the children were cleverly incorporated into the plot and the antagonist is someone you will love to hate (until you don’t).
I’d pass on this one, especially if it’s your first Watson listen. Her others are definitely worth a try!