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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
This book was interesting, well written, and well researched. I think the author did a fantastic job with it, and it really felt like a true crime program. I know cases like what was being portrayed can be messy and complex, but there was a lot put into the book. The author played with a lot of themes and perspectives, which worked but did end up feeling like a lot. I also wasn’t the biggest fan of the twist, but I also didn’t hate it. I just felt like it came out of nowhere really.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love her books! I always think I have it figured out but the twists keep coming.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Another great book by this author. I’ve read everything that she puts out since the first book of hers that I read. The audible narration was OK but not great. The storyline was really good, and the theme of ambiguous loss is such a powerful and surprising one for a book like this
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is so refreshing to be able to open a book and know you’re going to love it. That is what it is like reading a Loreth Ann White book. This really was stellar.
The book begins with bones being found buried underneath the church. No one knows how they got there, but typically people don’t bury themselves so you already know something sinister has happened. This book is told from different point of views. One is the detective investigating the case and the other is a group called “the shore view six” which consists of affluent adults, who when they were younger did something that they’ve all tried to hide and forget.
We also get to meet the family of the recently found missing teenage girl, the teacher (who was just a young man himself), and the detective with her missing fiancé and baby on the way.
This was very layered as Loreth Ann White’s books typically are. There was a grief, lies, secrets, people who weren’t who you thought they were, a bit of a racial aspect, and attempts at retribution by some.
This was one of those books I couldn’t wait to get back to every day. There were so many twist in terms, and everyone seem to be hiding something and there were so many bombshells that just kept coming. Of course, the biggest one was at the end and I didn’t see it coming, which, of course made it phenomenal. The only negative would say about this book was there was something that was left unresolved that I would’ve loved an answer to, I can’t say more than that without giving away spoilers.
This is perfect for all fans of thrillers!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!
The book begins with bones being found buried underneath the church. No one knows how they got there, but typically people don’t bury themselves so you already know something sinister has happened. This book is told from different point of views. One is the detective investigating the case and the other is a group called “the shore view six” which consists of affluent adults, who when they were younger did something that they’ve all tried to hide and forget.
We also get to meet the family of the recently found missing teenage girl, the teacher (who was just a young man himself), and the detective with her missing fiancé and baby on the way.
This was very layered as Loreth Ann White’s books typically are. There was a grief, lies, secrets, people who weren’t who you thought they were, a bit of a racial aspect, and attempts at retribution by some.
This was one of those books I couldn’t wait to get back to every day. There were so many twist in terms, and everyone seem to be hiding something and there were so many bombshells that just kept coming. Of course, the biggest one was at the end and I didn’t see it coming, which, of course made it phenomenal. The only negative would say about this book was there was something that was left unresolved that I would’ve loved an answer to, I can’t say more than that without giving away spoilers.
This is perfect for all fans of thrillers!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!
When human bones are found beneath an old chapel in the woods, evidence suggests the remains could be linked to the decades-old case of missing teen Annalise Jansen. Homicide detective Jane Munro—pregnant and acutely attuned to the preciousness of life—hopes the grim discovery will finally bring closure to the girl’s family. But for a group of Annalise’s old friends, once dubbed the Shoreview Six by the media, it threatens to expose a terrible pledge made on an autumn night forty-seven years ago.
The friends are now highly respected, affluent members of their communities, and none of them ever expected the dark chapter in their past to resurface. But as Jane and forensic anthropologist Dr Ella Quinn peel back the layers of secrets, the group begins to fracture. Will one cave? Will they turn on each other? The investigation takes a sharp turn when Jane discovers a second body—that of the boy long blamed for Annalise’s disappearance. As the bones tell their story, the group learns how far each will go to guard their truth.
It is a riveting exploration of suspense, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of long-buried secrets. With a gripping narrative that unfolds around a shocking discovery of human bones, the author masterfully blends elements of cold-case mystery and the intricate dynamics of a group of friends haunted by a dark pledge made almost fifty years ago. Homicide detective Jane Munro takes centre stage, her pregnancy adding a layer of poignancy to the investigation. The narrative promises to delve into the lives of the once close-knit group, now affluent members of their communities, as they grapple with the resurgence of a past they believed buried.
The atmospheric setting, combined with the skilled storytelling of Loreth Anne White, creates a suspenseful and emotionally charged atmosphere. As secrets unravel and friendships fracture, readers are taken on a journey where the boundaries between right and wrong become blurred, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of choices made in their youth. Including a second body intensifies the mystery, promising unexpected twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats. "The Unquiet Bones" is poised to deliver a compelling narrative, exploring the lengths individuals will go to guard their truths.
The friends are now highly respected, affluent members of their communities, and none of them ever expected the dark chapter in their past to resurface. But as Jane and forensic anthropologist Dr Ella Quinn peel back the layers of secrets, the group begins to fracture. Will one cave? Will they turn on each other? The investigation takes a sharp turn when Jane discovers a second body—that of the boy long blamed for Annalise’s disappearance. As the bones tell their story, the group learns how far each will go to guard their truth.
It is a riveting exploration of suspense, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of long-buried secrets. With a gripping narrative that unfolds around a shocking discovery of human bones, the author masterfully blends elements of cold-case mystery and the intricate dynamics of a group of friends haunted by a dark pledge made almost fifty years ago. Homicide detective Jane Munro takes centre stage, her pregnancy adding a layer of poignancy to the investigation. The narrative promises to delve into the lives of the once close-knit group, now affluent members of their communities, as they grapple with the resurgence of a past they believed buried.
The atmospheric setting, combined with the skilled storytelling of Loreth Anne White, creates a suspenseful and emotionally charged atmosphere. As secrets unravel and friendships fracture, readers are taken on a journey where the boundaries between right and wrong become blurred, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of choices made in their youth. Including a second body intensifies the mystery, promising unexpected twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats. "The Unquiet Bones" is poised to deliver a compelling narrative, exploring the lengths individuals will go to guard their truths.
This book starts off with a pregnant homicide detective, Jane Munro, working a cold case of human bones found beneath a ski resort chapel.
I want to start off by saying there was a full cast of characters in this one, some of which went by nicknames at times, so it got quite confusing. I would suggest maybe making a list to refer to? It would help when the story jumps between POVs.
There were red herrings galore throughout this one and I felt like the ending, while surprising, was not really hinted at throughout the story so how the reader would come to that conclusion on their own is hard to believe.
The story did progress at a steady pace which kept me flipping the pages. There were some unanswered storylines which leads me to believe there may be another book or this could even be the start of a series.
If police procedurals are your thing, definitely check this one out!
Thank you to MBC Books for the physical ARC.
I want to start off by saying there was a full cast of characters in this one, some of which went by nicknames at times, so it got quite confusing. I would suggest maybe making a list to refer to? It would help when the story jumps between POVs.
There were red herrings galore throughout this one and I felt like the ending, while surprising, was not really hinted at throughout the story so how the reader would come to that conclusion on their own is hard to believe.
The story did progress at a steady pace which kept me flipping the pages. There were some unanswered storylines which leads me to believe there may be another book or this could even be the start of a series.
If police procedurals are your thing, definitely check this one out!
Thank you to MBC Books for the physical ARC.