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Paint by Murders #1 by Amanda Jaeger

sharesb's review

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4.0

“Girls are dying in the town of Volga, and no one seems to be talking about who or what is behind their deaths. Emily Ellis, aka Mills, knows her talent as an artist has a purpose: to tell the stories of girls who are no longer able to tell their stories themselves.”

I enjoyed the plot of this book. It was unique, well written and, to me, was a bit creepy and really dark. When I read a book, I always play it out in my head like a movie. (I am shocked to learn not everyone does this lol

jaygt's review

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4.0

4.5 stars!

Paint by Murders is the first book I've read from author Amanda Jaeger, and it won't be the last one.

To be honest, I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book all that much. The pre-publication blurb sounded interesting, but with the main character being a young female student I assumed it would me more of a Young Adult story than a gripping mystery / thriller.

One day I'll learn to stop assuming things...

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sucked in from the prologue, it was hard to put down. Creepy and dark at times (in that good way), the characters were well-developed (maybe just a *smidge* more development would be good) and the story held my interest up to, and beyond, the last page.

Beyond the last page? Yes, this is the first book in a series, and I'm looking forward to the next books.

Paint by Murders is well worth losing a little sleep over. Believe me, you're going to stay up too late flipping pages.

Appreciate the ARC from the author!
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