Her Eyes Underwater by Romona Simon

A patient and intense psychological thriller, Her Eyes Underwater weaves a sense of impending doom from the opening pages. Balancing the voyeuristic pleasure of a budding romance with the creeping fear that something terrible awaits, this true crime-inspired novel is a revealing peek at the addictive and potentially dangerous nature of love. Some of the dialogue feels unnatural, and there are some sections of overworked description, but the pacing is strong and the delicious tension is perpetual throughout. Touching on themes of abuse, dominance, and obsession, Her Eyes Underwater is a powerful start to this new series.