A review by themomwithabook
The Last of the Moon Girls by Barbara Davis

hopeful mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

Review of The Last of the Moon Girls by Barbara Davis: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ 
 
Eight years ago Lizzy Moon left behind her family, her legacy and the land that generations of Moon women tended.  Lizzy wanted to create a new life where she could blend in and where no one knew her and whispered about her family.  She thought she was doing just that in New York City until she found out that her beloved grandmother, Althea, passed away leaving Moon Girl Farm to her.  When Lizzy returns with intentions to sell the estate, she also has to confront the looming tragedy of two young girls found on the property almost a decade ago, and the accusations against her late grandmother.  Wanting to clear Althea’s name and after finding out about the initial botched investigation by the police, Lizzy sets out to do her own investigative work only to stir up the town and put someone on edge.  Seems like the people of Salem Creek aren’t that much different than their ancestors hundreds of years before them. 
 
I love trying to play detective and seeing if I can solve a mystery so this book was right up my alley.  A mystery that read like a police procedural AND the added witchy element.  It was reminiscent of Practical Magic and The Vine Witch - both prior book club picks!  While I found myself immersed in the murder mystery, the finale of who actually did it was underwhelming and felt more of a necessary thread that needed to be tied up rather than the shocking reveal I was secretly hoping for.  That said, the storytelling was beautifully descriptive and the subplot was equally captivating.  The Last of the Moon Girls isn’t just a murder mystery - it also blends in family drama, second chances, self-discovery, magical realism and historical fiction - all woven together in a charming yet riveting story. 
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