A review by burnourhistory
The May Queen Murders by Sarah Jude

4.0

Ivy lives in a quiet, simple place where bloodlines run as deep as memories and superstitions breed horrific stories. So when animals begin to turn up slaughtered and secrets come to light, Ivy begins to worry about the safety of her best friend, Heather, and herself.

Beautifully written; Sarah Jude creates a world colored with simplicity and tinged with damning secrets.

Ivy's voice is real and relatable, despite Jude's departure from the typical background common to many female protagonists in Young Adult Literature.

The story's clues are subtle but keep the reader guessing at what will happen next and who will ultimately be branded as the villain. And the love story's are handled with care, especially Heather's.