Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra – A Frightened & Underestimated : A Review

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This book is one of the most terrifying books I have ever read. I was petrified to turn the page, and I was unable to sleep and wasn’t even sure if I could finish the book, yet it was one of my top reads this year. 

Suppose you list some of my top fears and put them in one book; that would be my summary of this book (to avoid spoiling this book, I won’t list them). From the opening line of “There was someone in the house,” I was nearly paralyzed by fear and felt my heart racing along with our main character. Her struggle to protect her children drove the plot, but her inner monologue kept me addicted to the book. I wanted to know her, protect her, and befriend her.

More than just hair-raising suspense and outstanding writing (the way she describes a house is unmatched), the heart of this novel looks at the doubt and underestimation so many women face, a fact made glaringly evident by Sierra’s decision to leave her unidentified. From a lifetime of being told she is different due to her vitiligo and small stature to poignant descriptions of motherhood, we learn about all the times she has been dismissed and belittled by others, especially men. As we watched in terror to know the outcome of her home invasion, I found myself rooting for our MC, and she was not to be overlooked! 

If I had not been so anxiety-ridden reading this novel, it probably would have been five stars; it is outstanding! This should be your next read if you like psychological thrillers and suspense! Tracy Sierra writes perfectly crafted characters and chilling uncertainty. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Do you enjoy being scared by movies and books? It is a big NO for me! But also I need a new thriller rec🤣.

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