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A review by husnaibrahim_
Bitter Truth by C.J. Carmichael
3.75
While I do acknowledge that this book is better written and structured than the first one, I can't help but wish it didn't throw so many twists and turns at us.
Sure, small towns are rarely as simple as they seem, and people harbor family secrets. But goodness, this book takes complexity to a whole new level. The amount of intrigue and hidden secrets is astonishing.
So much unfolds in this story. I know Doctor Pittman seems to have evaded justice, but I can't help but think his respite won't last. I'm not buying his version of Aunt Marsha being a master manipulator and him being at her mercy’s end.
Then there's the whole tangled web of love affairs involving Lacy, Jack, and the school principal. It’s a lot to take in, just like Justin’s current situation. I genuinely hope he manages to overcome it.
I’m genuinely excited about the next book. I can’t wait to see Zak, maybe as a deputy at the very least. I know many people encourage him to aim for sheriff, but I'm not sure how realistic that is. He might face resistance from the old-timers in the police department. Well, except for Nadine, as it's clear Deputy Black has a soft spot for him. I’m eager to see where their relationship goes in the next book and whether they’ll decide to take the plunge and move in together. Maybe then I’ll finally enjoy a bit of romance in this book, as I’m definitely not a Tiff and Kenny shipper.
Sure, small towns are rarely as simple as they seem, and people harbor family secrets. But goodness, this book takes complexity to a whole new level. The amount of intrigue and hidden secrets is astonishing.
So much unfolds in this story. I know Doctor Pittman seems to have evaded justice, but I can't help but think his respite won't last. I'm not buying his version of Aunt Marsha being a master manipulator and him being at her mercy’s end.
Then there's the whole tangled web of love affairs involving Lacy, Jack, and the school principal. It’s a lot to take in, just like Justin’s current situation. I genuinely hope he manages to overcome it.
I’m genuinely excited about the next book. I can’t wait to see Zak, maybe as a deputy at the very least. I know many people encourage him to aim for sheriff, but I'm not sure how realistic that is. He might face resistance from the old-timers in the police department. Well, except for Nadine, as it's clear Deputy Black has a soft spot for him. I’m eager to see where their relationship goes in the next book and whether they’ll decide to take the plunge and move in together. Maybe then I’ll finally enjoy a bit of romance in this book, as I’m definitely not a Tiff and Kenny shipper.