If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood

Well written, but difficult to read because of the horrific and devastating truth of the subject and its reality. I almost stopped reading a few times because of how horrific the subject matter was, but kept telling myself if the victims lived through this situation the least I can do is read their story as they didn’t have the choice to put the book down when it became too much for them.

A rough read, due to the incredible torture described. But I was disappointed that the book wasn't as well written as Mr. Olsen's fiction novels. It almost seemed as though someone else had written the book. If you want the truth about how abusive parents can be, I'll recommend this book. If you want a taut, superbly written mystery, I'll happily recommend any of his other books!

I really enjoyed If You Tell. What drew me in the most is that it’s based on a true story—I love true crime, and this one was both heartbreaking and fascinating. The story itself is very sad and at times hard to take in. If abuse is a trigger for you, I would caution against reading it, as it deals with some very difficult and disturbing realities. That being said, the author did an incredible job telling the story. It was well written, engaging, and kept me wanting to know more with each chapter. I appreciate how it gave a voice to the survivors while also shedding light on such a dark situation. Overall, it’s an emotional and unforgettable read.

Heartbreakingly tragic. I’m gutted this is a true crime story

This honestly just dragged on and on! I kept waiting for someone to kill the mom and make it end. Overall though, the girls were resilient and I’m glad they prevailed.