Reviews

A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo

liberrydude's review against another edition

4.0

An eighteen year old Amish boy is lured to his barn’s tack room for sex. He’s barricaded in the room and then the barn is torched. Kate knows from the beginning it’s murder and arson. She quickly uncovers that the all American Amish boy was a sexual predator- a rapist. As a victim of rape who murdered her rapist and kept that secret she’s wondering if he got what he deserved. But she took an oath and continues to aggressively pursue the case. She’s ambushed. People she interviewed turn up dead. Another attempt on her life. Many in the Amish community don’t want the truth and don’t want others to hear of their pain. Quite an ending.

tobyyy's review against another edition

5.0

Another book down for the count in this #FluReadathon2020. (I don’t have TV so may as well entertain myself in the best way possible, right?)

I really should make that an actual Instagram hashtag...

Anyway. Another excellent installment in the Kate Burkholder series. I love how Castillo so graciously lets us see Kate’s humanity while dealing with sensitive topics in a gentle, thoughtful, and kind manner. I can’t think of anything to dislike about this book, honestly... and seeing Kate wrestle with her demons and despair over Justice being meted out for the case in this book made me love her even more, because I get it on a personal level.

Definitely intend to keep reading this series. So much love for it!

jade145611's review against another edition

4.0

3 and a half stars. Thanks to st Martin press for a free copy! Quick read and interesting plot line.

minseigle's review against another edition

4.0

Another good one by this author! I’m always worried that the stories in this series will be the same but then am pleasantly surprised each time when they are not. This book seemed different than her others ... I’d say darker in a way but it may just be my perception. A good plot and a good conclusion!

mikayyyla's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I honestly loved this book. It was my first by Castillo, so I wasn’t caught up on the characters as their lives, but I really enjoyed it. It was fast and mysterious and really dark. I highly recommend! 

stephshoff88's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective fast-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

4.25

jellokites's review against another edition

5.0

Twists and turns all throughout the book. Wondered if the mystery was ever going to be solved.

lori_reads_a_latte's review against another edition

4.0

A Gathering of Secrets is the latest in the Kate Burkholder series. It opens with a burning barn that kills a young Amish man, that most thought highly of. Turns out he had dark secrets. This latest installment moves along at a fast pace and keeps your attention. I have read all the books in the series and have enjoyed them all. This one does not disappoint.

xxselenaj's review

adventurous dark funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cpriley401's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0