Review: The Woman Outside My Door by Rachel Ryan
Synopsis
*As found on Goodreads
All children have imaginary friends, Georgina tells herself. It’s perfectly normal, and they all grow out of it in the end. But when her seven-year-old son, Cody, tells her about New Granny, the new friend he’s met in the park, Georgina is instantly suspicious. Something—call it maternal instinct—tells her he isn’t making it up.
But maybe Georgina is losing her mind. It wouldn’t be the first time, after all. And with her own mother’s recent death leaving her bereft and trying to cope with life as a busy working mom, it’s no wonder she’s feeling paranoid that Cody has invented a “New Granny” to replace his beloved grandmother.
Her husband, Bren, becomes the voice of reason, assuring Georgina that it’s just a game, the product of their son’s overactive imagination. But what if Cody’s imaginary friend is not so imaginary after all?
Review
The Woman Outside My Door grabbed my attention quickly and the story wasn't too long or drawn out. It was a good, quick read.
Georgina was an unreliable narrator, and I enjoyed trying to figure out whether she was to be trusted or not. The author built up the suspense, and delivered a few good twists and surprises.
Overall, I thought this was a fine debut. I would definitely check out more psychological thrillers from Rachel Ryan in the future.
*Complimentary copy for review provided by Simon and Schuster Canada. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.
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About the Author
Rachel Ryan was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She can usually be found writing in coffee shops, hanging around libraries, or walking the streets of Dublin, making up stories.
