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Monroe masterfully weaves a story that is both haunting and evocative, capturing the emotional turmoil of a mother determined to uncover the truth. The air is thick with tension as she navigates the thin line between myth and reality, unraveling the complex history that binds the women of her family and the town. The chilling atmosphere amplifies the sense of impending doom, pulling readers into a world where ancient forces collide with modern fears.
With a narrative that evokes deep empathy alongside spine-tingling suspense, the story grips the reader from the very first page. The haunting imagery and complex characters make for a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the lengths one will go to protect their own amid a constant struggle against the shadows of the past.
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Pitched as part modern gothic, part ghost story, They Drown Our Daughters follows Meredith as she returns to her family home at the supposedly haunted Cape Disappointment with her young daughter. This was beautifully written with a chilling (no pun intended) atmosphere both in and out of the ocean. I don't think I've read a book before that explores the relationship between generations of mother's and daughter's with such outstanding depth. "Like her father and her husband, he knew what was best by virtue of his gender. Grace aspired to be so confident in her ignorance."Although I absolutely loved the first two thirds, the last third threw me out of the story a bit with its change in tone/pace. The ending did cause some mixed feelings and at the time I wished it had ended on a different message but I do understand the choice behind it. "Could a person see with their soul? Hear with their heart? She believed so."This was a queer, feminist story of grief, heartbreak and the love that binds families together set around the chilling power and beauty of the ocean. Although there was some parts that didn't work for me I will probably be checking out Katrina Monroe's future works.Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an advanced reader's copy.
