“Sweetpea," by C.J. Skuse, is a dark thriller centered around Rhiannon, a seemingly ordinary girl who secretly harbors a deep-seated desire for revenge and a list of people she intends to kill. Rhiannon's mundane life as an editorial assistant and her superficial relationships are juxtaposed with her inner world of plotting and carrying out acts of violence against those who have wronged her. The book explores themes of societal expectations, hidden desires, and the potential for even the most unassuming individuals to harbor a dangerous secret.