A review by jessanicolesingh
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I went into this book essentially blind; I knew it had been trending lately but had not read the synopsis before starting it. It definitely helped build up the suspense and thrill factor for me, so if you plan on doing the same then stop reading now!

In a small town, we find three estranged siblings that come together after the death of their mother, with the last time they had all been together having been when their father disappeared 7 years ago. While preparing for the funeral and going through her old belongings, they find an old VHS tape incriminating their parents in the murder of their childhood friend and neighbor, or at the very least in the hiding of her corpse. From there they have to decide what to do with this information and how to investigate further. The story is told through multiple POV, the majority being the present day experiences of the siblings, but also flashback chapters to 1999 from the mother, rounding out the timeline of events.

Though the book moved a little slow for my taste, the tension and final reveal were well worth it!
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