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The Ice Twins

S.K. Tremayne
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The Ice Twins

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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S.K. Tremayne

The Ice Twins

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scottish Island • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne centers on parents Angus and Sarah Moorcroft, whose twin daughter Lydia dies in an accident. A year later, they move to a Scottish island with their surviving daughter, Kirstie, who claims she is actually Lydia. This revelation resurfaces the parents' buried trauma, complicating their grasp on their daughters' identities amid a foreboding winter. Themes of child death and psychological distress are present in this story.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

52,864 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne is a gripping psychological thriller that captivates readers with its eerie atmosphere and compelling plot. Reviewers praise its suspenseful narrative and well-drawn characters, but some critique it for pacing issues and a somewhat predictable conclusion. Despite this, it remains a highly recommended read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ice Twins?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with gothic elements would relish The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10 would appreciate its chilling suspense and intricate plot centered on family secrets and identity. Ideal for those who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven narratives.

3.8

52,864 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scottish Island • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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