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Okay. To be fair, this was my first book by Allende, and contrary to popular opinion (as seen in the top reviews at least), I enjoyed this novel. I didn’t read it as just a mystery move though, as it felt like it was a blend of literary fiction and mystery. So the plot wasn’t as tight as I’d look for in a “pure” mystery and the descriptions were a lot lengthier. The ending, too. Oof. Tbh I didn’t really like any of the MCs except Amanda (teenage daughter) and Blake (her maternal grandfather). I liked Ryan but the use of his character as a tragedy/plot point was… not my favorite thing, shall we say. And that ending???? Definitely not what I anticipated OR hoped for. The ending was a disappointment.
Also? This is NOT fast paced. If you want fast paced, pick up a book by Ruth Ware or Alafair Burke. This was SLOW for a mystery (another reason I view it as a combo of mystery and lit fic).
Also? This is NOT fast paced. If you want fast paced, pick up a book by Ruth Ware or Alafair Burke. This was SLOW for a mystery (another reason I view it as a combo of mystery and lit fic).