★★★☆☆
This dystopian YA murder mystery is told from the perspective of Scylla Delevan, a 16-year-old daughter of a magistrate in Devovea. Despite their difficult relationship, when Scylla’s father is accused of murder, she goes on a quest to prove his innocence. Her loyalties are challenged and she uncovers a number of secrets along the way.
Category: Mystery
The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda
3 out of 5 stars I learned from reading All The Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger that Megan Miranda is a fantastic thriller writer. I have probably read at least a hundred books since I read All The Missing Girls yet the story and the inventive structure still stand out. When my family gave … Continue reading The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
3 stars The Hunting Party is a character-driven murder mystery set in Loch Corrin, an exclusive hunting lodge in the Highlands of Scotland. The story primarily unfolds over the course of a 4-day trip a group of 8 pals from university takes to celebrate the New Year. While the focus is on the present day, … Continue reading The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
The Mother by J.E. Clarkson
4 stars The cigarette smoking detective Kate Monroe is back on the scene, investigating a serial killer in this sequel to The Lamb. The book takes us right back to Barnsworth, where Monroe and Halifax are pulled back in with fresh murders, one of which might be the new girlfriend of Monroe’s ex-husband. The Mother … Continue reading The Mother by J.E. Clarkson
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
★★★☆☆ In this novel, Marie Benedict hypothesizes about what happened during Agatha Christie’s most famous unsolved mystery, her own 11-day disappearance. The book alternates between Agatha’s life when she first met and married Archie Christie and each day of her disappearance. In many ways, Archie Christie was the main character of this historical fiction work, … Continue reading The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
4 stars The Christie Affair I picked up The Christie Affair because it is my book club’s pick this month. A historical fiction work, the novel imagines what happened during Agatha Christie’s brief, unexplained disappearance. Told from the point of view of Nan O’Dea, Archie Christie’s mistress, the story opens with a glimpse into O’Dea’s … Continue reading The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish
4 out of 5 stars The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish James “Jamie” Buckby and Clare, his wealthy partner of 10 years, start hanging out with a younger couple Kit Roper and his girlfriend, Melia. Kit and Jamie commute back and forth from work together on the ferry, and Clare and Melia know each other … Continue reading The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
4 stars “No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes we have no clue, yet we push it just the same.”Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why In Thirteen Reasons Why, Hannah Baker is a high school student who commits suicide. Before she dies, she creates a series … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
3 stars Everyone has been talking about this Holly Jackson series featuring a smart, driven young woman as the main character. I love books with strong women, so I decided to give it a try. In this first book in this young adult (YA) mystery series, high school student Pip Fitz-Amobi decides to investigate a … Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Crickets by Lee Chappel
4 out of 5 stars After reporting a rape, Kara Peterson leaves her hometown of Paige, Ohio, and never looks back. However, when her father dies unexpectedly 10 years later, she returns home and is confronted with fresh taunts and memories she wanted to leave behind. This is a suspenseful page-turner – I read it … Continue reading Crickets by Lee Chappel