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This was a creepy, atmospheric novel that spanned from the US to Europe to Asia. Jake and Mariko have just missed their flight in Japan. They decide to go have drinks and discover they both have lost people close to them in very weird circumstances. With the information Jake receives from Mariko he begins to dig further into their deaths. The book is broken into testimonies of other people who have lost loved ones in the same tragic way. He discovers there is a woman at the center of it all who all of the victims have come in contact with and have had their photograph taken. Who is this woman and how is it possible that she appears to never age?

The writing is excellent. With each country and testimony received, the author incorporates a good bit of the local dialect. I like this as it made it seem more authentic as Jake is traveling around the world however, it did hinder how quickly I could read the book. It slowed me down a bit, but I think in a good way as I was able to appreciate the cultures along with the main story.

While some testimonies seem to drag a little bit, I liked how it all connected. I think my favorite portions were those of the sculptor and her relationship with the woman. Overall, this was a highly enjoyable read and is one that I can’t stop thinking about.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for an honest review