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A review by alookinsideri
Penitence by Kristin Koval
4.0
In Penitence, Kristin Koval weaves a suspenseful and heartfelt story that pulls readers into the fractured lives of Angie and David Sheehan after a murder disrupts the peace of their home. Desperate for justice and fearing for their family, the couple reaches out to Martine Dumont, a small-town lawyer who brings an unexpected link to Angie’s past. Martine’s son, Julian—a prominent New York defense attorney and Angie’s first love—steps in to aid the Sheehans, forcing Angie and Julian to confront both the pain of their past and lingering emotions that have haunted them.
As Angie and Julian dig into the tangled history that binds them, Koval explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the lingering effects of buried secrets. The tension of the unresolved tragedy they share is as gripping as the mystery itself, keeping readers invested in their struggle to balance old wounds with the demands of the present. Angie’s journey toward self-acceptance, combined with Julian’s grappling with his own role in their shared history, makes for a story that is as emotionally complex as it is suspenseful.
Penitence offers readers an engaging blend of suspense and romance, capturing the complexities of family ties and past mistakes that never truly disappear. For those who love stories of reconciliation wrapped in a gripping mystery, this book delivers both intrigue and a deeply personal journey that resonates long after the last page.
As Angie and Julian dig into the tangled history that binds them, Koval explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the lingering effects of buried secrets. The tension of the unresolved tragedy they share is as gripping as the mystery itself, keeping readers invested in their struggle to balance old wounds with the demands of the present. Angie’s journey toward self-acceptance, combined with Julian’s grappling with his own role in their shared history, makes for a story that is as emotionally complex as it is suspenseful.
Penitence offers readers an engaging blend of suspense and romance, capturing the complexities of family ties and past mistakes that never truly disappear. For those who love stories of reconciliation wrapped in a gripping mystery, this book delivers both intrigue and a deeply personal journey that resonates long after the last page.