A review by lollybee
The Secret of Villa Alba by Louise Douglas

adventurous mysterious sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

With a dual timeline narrative this had the potential to be a gripping story.
Unfortunately I found the main characters very difficult to warm to.
The ending tied everything neatly together but was rushed considering how much time had been taken in the build up to the 'big reveal'.