Content warning: This book includes sensitive themes such as violence (involving children/teens), murder, revenge, manipulation, bullying, trauma, and dark psychological states that may feel unsettling for some readers.
At first, I thought this would be a tense, twisty thriller—the kind that keeps you guessing until the very end. But it turns out to be something else entirely.
Instead of building a “whodunit” mystery, Confessions reveals its core early on. The focus shifts from who did it to why and how—and that’s where the discomfort begins. As a reader, you’re not trying to solve the crime; you’re slowly led to understand it, which feels far more unsettling.
The tone of the story is cold, heavy, and deeply introspective. Rather than fast-paced suspense, it creates a quiet sense of unease that lingers throughout. Each chapter dives into a different perspective, peeling back layers of the story. But instead of offering clear answers, it leaves everything in shades of gray—where right and wrong become difficult to define.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is how it handles emotion. It’s not loud or overly dramatic, yet it carries weight. Themes of revenge, guilt, and loss are delivered in a calm, controlled way, but they still leave a lasting impact. At times, it feels like stepping into the minds of characters you’re not sure you want to understand—but end up understanding anyway.
That said, the reading experience isn’t always smooth. Some parts feel a bit dragging, especially with longer, occasionally repetitive monologues. The pacing slows down in the middle, and not every perspective feels equally engaging—some resonate, while others feel distant or overly bleak.
Overall, this isn’t a light or “entertaining” read. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause, reflect, and sit with an uneasy feeling after finishing it. And that, perhaps, is where its strength lies.
Personally, I feel somewhere in between. It’s not a bad read, but it didn’t fully wow me either. Still, if you’re looking for something darker, more thought-provoking, and quietly haunting, Confessions might be worth your time.



