A review by carissa230
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Ellice Littlejohn finds herself in a bad spot when her boss and the man she's been having an affair with is murdered. She finds his body, but leaves to pretend like she didn't see it. Now obviously this is a terrible idea. Is it worse that people know you're having an affair or think you killed him? Not a hard decision, but let's ignore that stupid choice for a moment. 

Ellice Littlejohn is African American, and the only African American in any decent position within the company. Every day there are protestors in front of the office, because they are viewed as a racist company. Now it's pretty clear to the reader that the company is racist. Ellice is offered her bosses position after he dies. Clearly so they will look less racist. Yet she accepts the position so she can "try to create change in the organization". While that may be an idea the company is using her to get the pressure from the protestors of their backs. 

It quickly becomes clear that there is something going on that runs deeper than it appears. Yet Ellice keeps going with her plan. When her brother is found dead she begins to finally think something bad is happening. Like she couldn't have been more ignorant of everything. 
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