7 out of 10
Damn you, Goodreads, and your lack of half-star ratings!

Anyway, this is a solid mystery thriller that feels very Nordic Noir, which is something I'm always interested in. Unfortunately, Eastern European stereotypes strike yet again, and that's definitely annoying (how do I always find these books? or is this really that common of a trope?), but overall I was engaged the entire time and really enjoyed discovering how this mystery unfolded - it's well-paced and well-told. Loved the perspective of Detective Erika Foster, will continue the series soon - judging by the ratings, the books only get better from here.