Blurb:

“Speak your truth.” An icebreaker leads to unintended consequences for two strangers aboard a luxury yacht in this seductively twisty short story by the New York Timesbestselling author of The Good Sister.

When Ella boards a sumptuous charter off the coast of Australia, she feels…dread. Her husband, Mac, the social butterfly who makes these wellness retreats so much easier to navigate, is stuck at work, leaving her exposed to the other passengers. Luckily, she forms an instant bond with the charismatic Chloe, a newly single woman salving a broken heart. But as the friendship grows, Ella discovers they share more than the need for an escape, and their devastating connection has the power to forever alter their lives.

Uncharted Waters by Sally Hepworth is part of Getaway, a collection of six stories about dream escapes that take unimaginable, even sinister, turns. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single sitting.

My thoughts:

I stumbled upon this short story, Uncharted Waters, on Kindle Unlimited. It’s free if you have a Kindle Unlimited membership. Who doesn’t love a free read, right? And who knew there were short stories available there? I’m totally hooked on Kindle Unlimited at the moment. Anyway, Uncharted Waters is a light read. It was the perfect escape after finishing ACOTAR. I really needed something to pull me out of my reading slump, and this short story did the trick! Although I won’t spoil anything in this review, I have to say the storyline of Book 1 is pretty predictable. I wish there was more focus on the blossoming friendship between Chloe and Ella after leaving the cruise. I get that it’s a short story, but I really wanted a deeper look into the captain’s perspective. I wanted to know why he made certain decisions and what his backstory was. There are so many directions this story could go in, I mean , the story ending with the unknown ! There are so many characters to explore because, just like in real life, everyone’s journey is different and everyone has a story to tell. If you’re in the market for a quick read, I’d definitely suggest checking out this story on Kindle Unlimited.

Happy Reading Folks!