Book Review: ‘Heart of Glass,’ by Jennifer Hillier

The episode offers a comprehensive review of Jennifer Hillier’s 2026 thriller, Heart of Glass, a novel centered on the dark history of a fictional coastal town. The story follows two women, a jaded local reporter and a reality television star, who are forced to confront a traumatic event from their youth when a convicted serial killer recants his confession. Set against the backdrop of a reopening amusement park, the narrative utilizes dual timelines to explore how shared secrets and class struggles shape the survivors' adult lives. The sources highlight Hillier’s ability to blend psychological depth with social commentary on the exploitative nature of modern media and true-crime culture. Ultimately, the book is described as a haunting meditation on the persistence of the past and the fragile nature of reinvented identities.

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