VBT# One Tiny Cry - Christina Delay

Review: One Tiny Cry - Christina Delay - October 2025

Romance might be on pause for me right now, but thrillers like One Tiny Cry by Christina Delay are absolutely hitting the mark. This one’s a psychological gut-punch with cult undertones, generational trauma, and a twist that’ll leave you staring at the wall wondering what just happened.

Sixteen years ago, Darla’s world shattered—her baby was stillborn, or so she was told. But she heard a cry. Just one. And then came the threats. So she ran, leaving behind her hometown and everything she knew. Now, a stranger shows up with a note that chills her to the bone: It’s happening again. Come home before she dies too.

Back in the town she swore she’d never return to, Darla is forced to confront the ghosts of her past. Her mother is dying. Her best friend Caitlin disappeared years ago. And someone is watching her—leaving hand-carved dolls that look just like her, whispering secrets only she should know.

The story spirals into the dark heart of the local church, which isn’t just a place of worship—it’s a breeding ground for twisted rituals. Each year, girls are selected as “The Chosen Ones,” and what happens to them is anything but holy. Darla’s own mother was one of them, and as the layers peel back, the truth is more horrifying than she ever imagined.

This book is intense. It’s got that cult-thriller vibe, like The Girls meets Sharp Objects, and it doesn’t shy away from the trauma or the mystery. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere is suffocating in the best way, and the final twist? Let’s just say I had to reread it twice to let it sink in.

If you’re in the mood for something dark, addictive, and emotionally raw, this one’s a must-read. Just maybe don’t read it alone at night…

Storygraph Link - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/8b4a72f6-1cbb-4e0f-8f97-06151a1a6414