The Monster Keeps Me Safe by Kitty Thomas

 

THE MONSTER KEEPS ME SAFE was really good, and kind of wild. I don't actually want to say too much because part of the fun is going in cold and not having any idea what the fuck is happening. This book was originally titled Tabula Rasa and apparently the author added in the prologue and the epilogue. I actually wish she hadn't added in the prologue because I think it spoils too much. I think the twist that happens about a quarter through the book would have been too meaningful without Shannon's POV to clue you in.

All I'll say is that this is a dark romance between Elodie and Shannon. But first, she's with a man named Trevor. None of these people are what they appear to be and part of the fun is finding out who they really are and the secrets they're hiding. The title is appropriate because the monster does keep Elodie safe but safety comes at a terrible cost.

Kitty Thomas's books can be hit or miss with me but this is one of her best. It's unique and weird and sexy and disturbing, and I basically read it in less than a day because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.

4 out of 5 stars