A review by harleyqueen
The Book of Secrets by Anna Mazzola

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Wow such a powerful read that portrays the injustices of women perfectly. Set in 17th century Rome we follow Stefano a new investigator trying to uncover what's causing men to die yet still look rosy and fresh. Girolama a woman who helps women with child birth as well as finding solution to the male figures in their lives who choose violence and pain towards the ones they are supposed to protect . We also follow a perspective of Anna a expectant mother who is out of ideas when it comes to her abusive husband. This is a tale of misjustice and a system that only looks out for those of a high class, throughout the book we see how the man in charge doesn't care how he gets the truth and he doesn't care if the women are the truth he just wants the solution to be found quietly whilst secrets are doing there best to be hidden