This atmospheric dark academia story held a lot of surprises. It's very psychological and internal, so the plotting pace isn't entirely speedy, but there are enough twists throughout that I found it steady enough to keep my interest and keep the pages turning. I get the sense that the pacing isn't working for all readers, so I think knowing that this is more character driven versus shocking twist around every corner plot driven is important. The secret society and Greek tragedy elements woven into the story make for a sinister tone throughout, and the insular Cambridge setting makes for an intriguing environment that had me googling some of the particulars of that school that make it such a rich and singular setting. The ending is absolutely shocking, and I found myself flipping backwards to figure out if there were clues I'd potentially missed. For fans of The Silent Patient, there is a really interesting Easter egg to watch for!