Honey, the land!” No spoilers, but Simone St. James has really outdone herself with this twisty supernatural mystery/thriller. Every overturned stone along the plot’s path is captivating, and I never wanted to put it down. I love the sibling dynamics as they return to their haunted childhood home in search of answers regarding their little brother, who went missing at just 6 years old. The Broken Girls may still be my favorite, but this is a very close second.
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James, (List Price: $30, Berkley, 9780593200414, January 2026)
Reviewed by Jenny Ford, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina