The Long Tail of a Loss: The Valley by Jami Worthington

This review of Jami Worthington’s The Valley describes a novel that shifts from a teenage girl's tragic murder to the long-term psychological aftermath experienced by her surviving sister decades later. While the reviewer praises the book's nuanced portrayal of survivorhood and its focus on lasting consequences, they critique the underdeveloped antagonist and an excessive focus on the mother's subplot. Ultimately, the reviewer recommends the book as a profound character study rather than a traditional thriller.