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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Got this one free with Amazon Prime. I went into this thinking it was a thriller but it's more like a legal drama. I think if you have an abiding hatred of the PTA this could be very entertaining as the author eviscerates a series of caricatured parents, but it was not my thing.
I give this 4.5 stars, really. The character development was quite good, though the story line with the PTA moms was fairly predictable. What really got me was the suspense of "who dun it" and development of Kira's character. That character is, by far, the most fascinating part of this story, and the thing that I think about the most. Wright did a phenomenal job with her. Allison and the other characters seem a little flat, though Allison did bring some depth in the court room. Definitely a fun and interesting read.
PTA poison in a strawberry smoothie was too good as a premise to pass by. This was just a fun read.
The Real Housewives meets Law & Order - kind of ridiculous, but still a good time!
So many of my prime reads have been duds lately, yet this one was fantastic. I’m so glad I read it and it’s likely I am going to continue the series. I knew who the wannabe-killer was, But I didn’t know the how or why. Turns out I also didn’t know the who - as in who the victim was supposed to be. Great read.
See my review on my blog: https://allthebookblognamesaretaken.blogspot.com/2021/05/quick-thoughts-darkest-flower.html
See my review on my blog: https://allthebookblognamesaretaken.blogspot.com/2021/05/quick-thoughts-darkest-flower.html
Typical murder mystery with a twist at the end. Enjoyable but not over the top exciting. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I wanted to like this more: good characters and intrigue, but far too much clunky lawyer talk. Ultimately it felt like a preachy read about the law and ethics when it could have been an absorbing suspense story.
You’ll never believe the terrible things being said about the perfect president of the PTA. Poisoned by a wolfsbane-laced smoothie at the fifth-grade graduation party, one of the moms on the committee struggled for her life in Lynchburg, Virginia’s Wolf Run Elementary School cafeteria.
This is quite possibly the best legal thriller and whodunit I’ve ever read! To think that the author started writing in 2013 and almost shelved this novel idea because she was told that the protagonist wasn’t likeable enough by multiple publishers, gives me the shivers.
I loved Kira Grant! I loved her BECAUSE she was the opposite of likeable. I loved her BECAUSE she was an anti-heroine. She was manipulative, arrogant and a schemer who believed that her exalted privilege exempted her from the rules and morals that everyone else lived by. She had absolutely no redeeming qualities except that she’d do anything for her children. I found myself giggling at her snarky comments and laughing out loud at her preposterous behaviour. I really hope we meet her in another book.
Wright contrasts conniving Kira with a moral counterweight, the defense lawyer, Allison Barton. Allison is suspicious of Kira and can’t stand her ostentatious behaviour, but needs to prove her ability to the firm and desperately needs to keep her job. Allison stands her own against Kira and the weak-cased Commonwealth in this ‘female-forward courtroom drama’ and wins … the romantic subplot. The witty banter between Kira and Allison will keep you entertained while you try to figure out who poisoned a PTA mom.
I was giddy with excitement to hear of a sequel, “The Darkest Web,” being published April 12, 2022 and that Wright has completed chapter 3 of a super twisty third novel in the series. Although we won’t see Kira in book 2, I’m confident Wright won’t let us down.
You don’t need to be on the PTA or have school aged children to love this book. This clever novel needs to be on your ‘to buy’ list...NOW.
I was gifted this phenomenal read by Kristin Wright, Thomas & Mercer Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
This is quite possibly the best legal thriller and whodunit I’ve ever read! To think that the author started writing in 2013 and almost shelved this novel idea because she was told that the protagonist wasn’t likeable enough by multiple publishers, gives me the shivers.
I loved Kira Grant! I loved her BECAUSE she was the opposite of likeable. I loved her BECAUSE she was an anti-heroine. She was manipulative, arrogant and a schemer who believed that her exalted privilege exempted her from the rules and morals that everyone else lived by. She had absolutely no redeeming qualities except that she’d do anything for her children. I found myself giggling at her snarky comments and laughing out loud at her preposterous behaviour. I really hope we meet her in another book.
Wright contrasts conniving Kira with a moral counterweight, the defense lawyer, Allison Barton. Allison is suspicious of Kira and can’t stand her ostentatious behaviour, but needs to prove her ability to the firm and desperately needs to keep her job. Allison stands her own against Kira and the weak-cased Commonwealth in this ‘female-forward courtroom drama’ and wins … the romantic subplot. The witty banter between Kira and Allison will keep you entertained while you try to figure out who poisoned a PTA mom.
I was giddy with excitement to hear of a sequel, “The Darkest Web,” being published April 12, 2022 and that Wright has completed chapter 3 of a super twisty third novel in the series. Although we won’t see Kira in book 2, I’m confident Wright won’t let us down.
You don’t need to be on the PTA or have school aged children to love this book. This clever novel needs to be on your ‘to buy’ list...NOW.
I was gifted this phenomenal read by Kristin Wright, Thomas & Mercer Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
This story follows two very different woman.
Allison is a lawyer who follows all the rules. She's inteligent, but finds herself stuck in a law firm doing the leftover cases her Boss, Dan, throws at her. Her daughter is her man priority and Allison does everythink she can to make sure she provides for her.
Kira on the other hand, is a PTA mom (or as I kept thinking in my head, a PITA (pain in the ass) mom). I rolled my eyes constantly at things that she thought or said. She's manipulative, a liar, and on trial for nearly killing someone she considers to be her best friend.
It was a great story, and the twists at the end reminded me of Gone Girl, but in a trial setting. I actually really enjoyed it.
Allison is a lawyer who follows all the rules. She's inteligent, but finds herself stuck in a law firm doing the leftover cases her Boss, Dan, throws at her. Her daughter is her man priority and Allison does everythink she can to make sure she provides for her.
Kira on the other hand, is a PTA mom (or as I kept thinking in my head, a PITA (pain in the ass) mom). I rolled my eyes constantly at things that she thought or said. She's manipulative, a liar, and on trial for nearly killing someone she considers to be her best friend.
It was a great story, and the twists at the end reminded me of Gone Girl, but in a trial setting. I actually really enjoyed it.
Wow
The plot twists with this story were pretty darn good. When you think of a storyline with a PTA mom, there's a good chance it sucks. This story did not suck. There were parts where I thought I knew what was going to happen and then it would turn. It wasn't as predictive as I originally assumed it might be.
The plot twists with this story were pretty darn good. When you think of a storyline with a PTA mom, there's a good chance it sucks. This story did not suck. There were parts where I thought I knew what was going to happen and then it would turn. It wasn't as predictive as I originally assumed it might be.