Scan barcode
A review by onmalsshelf
I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh baby I ate this up.
When long time Dear Constance columnist Francis is murdered, the newspaper she worked at only waits a few months before hiring to fill her role.
Enter Alex (Alexis) who has lived in NYC for seven years and does copy for a drug company. She has a lot of respect for Francis and can’t believe that they’re looking for someone to fill her shoes so soon. She decides to apply on a whim (and after a bottle of wine) and is surprised when she gets the job.
Quickly she realizes something isn’t right about how Francis died and she’s also getting threatening letters at work. Who is sending them and who killed Francis?
I devoured this in just a few hours and what a way to spend an afternoon. I would say this one is best read in an afternoon and once you’re hooked, you won’t want to put it down.
I Want You to Read This has a millennial protagonist with two older side characters to help her investigate. I loved the friendship between Alex, Janice, and Raymond and think everyone needs a Bluebird diner in their lives.
I’d recommend this for fans of Finlay Donovan that want something more serious and thrilling as well as those who like Thursday Murder Club.
Thank you to Atria Books for an eGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When long time Dear Constance columnist Francis is murdered, the newspaper she worked at only waits a few months before hiring to fill her role.
Enter Alex (Alexis) who has lived in NYC for seven years and does copy for a drug company. She has a lot of respect for Francis and can’t believe that they’re looking for someone to fill her shoes so soon. She decides to apply on a whim (and after a bottle of wine) and is surprised when she gets the job.
Quickly she realizes something isn’t right about how Francis died and she’s also getting threatening letters at work. Who is sending them and who killed Francis?
I devoured this in just a few hours and what a way to spend an afternoon. I would say this one is best read in an afternoon and once you’re hooked, you won’t want to put it down.
I Want You to Read This has a millennial protagonist with two older side characters to help her investigate. I loved the friendship between Alex, Janice, and Raymond and think everyone needs a Bluebird diner in their lives.
I’d recommend this for fans of Finlay Donovan that want something more serious and thrilling as well as those who like Thursday Murder Club.
Thank you to Atria Books for an eGalley in exchange for an honest review.