A review by sarah2438
Clever Little Thing: A Novel by Helena Echlin

3.0

I liked this one. With mystery novels, everything hinges on the twist and the buildup to it. There were some red herons that I really focused in on. It's unfortunate that the answer was the most predictable one-- some of the red heron answers actually would've been more interesting. I enjoyed the writing and the author's depiction of motherhood, especially with a child that's not neurotypical. I can also appreciate an ambiguous ending. Ultimately, I don't think this book does anything wrong. But I just don't know how memorable it is; I don't think it will be a standout at all when I look back on my year of reading.

**I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**