A book written about the study of sleep provided a different and thought provoking book but perhaps a little thin on content. If you are looking for a different book to stimulate your imagination then this might be for you.

I was really looking forward to reading this book, the cover alone grabbed me which is a rare thing. A very different premise told from the point of view of a sleep doctor, Benedict Prince, & the sleeping patient, Anna Ogilvy. Anna ‘admits’ to killing two people while sleepwalking but did she? She promptly falls into a deep sleep for four years & it is up to the doctor to wake her & reveal the truth. Apparently, she is suffering from resignation syndrome & may never wake to stand trial. Public opinion is split - did she kill in her sleep or was she fully aware of her actions? Of course, there is another option, was it her at all? A very slow burn which never seemed to get to top speed. Obviously well researched, in fact a bit too techy in places which I felt was detrimental to the flow of the plot. A solid debut & an enjoyable read but I’m not sure that it lived up to the hype. Of course, all reviews are subjective & I love fast paced crime & thrillers, if slower is more your thing then I’m sure this book will be up your street.

I was intrigued by the story of Anna O from the first page, the story of Anna accused of killing two of her friends while sleepwalking and since then Anna hasn’t opened her eyes in four years. Now it’s up to Dr Benedict Prince, a sleep expert to try and wake Anna up. But maybe Anna’s story isn’t what it seems. Full of dark twists and turns, this book will keep you awake long after the last page.

A twisty mystery with engaging characters! This is a book you will not want to put down. Even when you think you have figured it out you won’t truly know until the very end! One of my favourite reads this year!