A review by bibliowino
The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter

2.0

This book made me feel icky. As the reader, you are following the story from Delta's point of view. She is clearly unbalanced as she tries to insert herself into a family. I didn't really buy her immediate obsession with getting into the family, nor did I understand how the family trusted this stranger right away. You learn about Delta's poor upbringing, and her lack of family, but I am a bit tired of seeing that trope for the "villain" of a psychological thriller. If anything, I felt bad for Delta and her unfortunate life, so it was hard to necessarily root against her. For me, the villain in this book was very clearly the mother of the family, Amelia. This book just seemed to be very messy and all over the place, so it was a let down for me. 2.5 stars