A review by leannj
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I wanted to read this book after having so much fun reading the author's previous book The Woman in the Library, but I think having those expectations hindered my enjoyment slightly as this book has a very different tone. The decisions the main character made could get frustrating, but I think the author did a decent job at incorporating her backstory to explain her characterization. I think the book was at its strongest when the main sibling relationship was at the focus.