A review by betweentheshelves
The Underwood Tapes by Amanda DeWitt

emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

3.5

Wren Martin Ruins It All was one of my favorite books of 2023, so I was excited to dive into this! Unfortunately, I didn't quite love this as much as I loved that one. The exploration of grief was definitely the strongest aspect of this book, through both Grace and Jake. I appreciated some of the conversations they had about figuring out how to move on. The characters overall are also shining points in the story, pulling you into their little worlds. 

The mystery was interesting, but I found I wasn't as invested in it as I might be in other mysteries. The touch of magic also added to the mystery, even if it didn't quite make sense to me. All in all, an enjoyable mystery with a strong cast of characters.
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