"Don't forget who you are and what's real."
When she's driven to the brink, how much of what she discovers can she trust?

I have to admit the funeral home setting on this one added to the creepy vibe in the book for sure. It was a little depressing, dark and boring in the beginning; but as I got further into the story I think that was an intentional reflection of Phoebe's state at the time. I really liked the idea of this one! I mean can you imagine seeing someone who looks just like you on the mortuary table! I'll admit I suspected the final outcome pretty early; but I don't think it was supposed to be a secret. I really liked the way it all came together though; the author did an amazing job of still making it a surprising revelation.

I will admit a couple of times this book had me questioning myself and whether I was the one going crazy or not haha. I really liked all the twists and turns the author threw in; and I'll admit I was so focused on one outcome being true that the actual outcome caught me off guard. I also liked that the story used grief and loss and the impact it has on a person. Phoebe avoids a lot of things in order to maintain some level of sanity, and the author only gives them to us a little at a time, as we watch that sanity crumble around her. I think this one was an intense read with a different ending that you aren't really expecting. However, mostly it's an examination of grief and healing. ( )

This is a wonderful novel of suspense. Phoebe is living her life on autopilot since she lost her husband and daughter on a traffic accident three years earlier. Suddenly, an event occurs which makes her question everything. Did her husband and daughter really die? Was there a conspiracy to keep them from her? The reader has to determine if Phoebe is right or if she is losing her mind. ( )

A very entertaining murder mystery, with a personal edge for our heroine. Excellent descriptions of the Pacific Northwest, to boot.

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#FirstLine - Phoebe steals up the winding, forested driveway, her hoodie drawn tight against the cold.

OMG, this book was SO GOOD. I devoured it! I loved it cover to cover. Every time I think Banner cannot outdo her last book, she goes and does it! This book had everything; mystery, thrills, twist and turns and a very satisfying ending. It is plotted perfectly and kept me buzzing through the pages. This is a MUST read. I will not soon forget this amazing story!!! ( )

In Another Light by A.J. Banner is a family drama, a mystery and a psychological thriller all rolled into one. Phoebe is a mortuary cosmetologist who finds her work to be just what she needs: three years ago, her family was killed in an accident. She is living a quiet life while trying to get through the days. Until a body is brought to her mortuary and the woman looks just like Phoebe. She has a tattoo that she has seen before and she finds a photograph of herself in the deceased’s personal effects. What is going on? The rest you must read for yourself. This is a book with a storyline that cannot be anticipated. Phoebe’s search for explanations will take her to more confusion than answers. And nothing will be as it seems. The plot is like a maze that takes the reader along for quite a ride. There is nothing predictable here and I really enjoyed following the clues even if I was unable to guess the outcome. This mystery will stay with readers for a long time. Well done, Ms. Banner. Highly recommended. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing, NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. ( )