A review by lrb0135
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This book was well-written, and I was pleased as it morphed into a thriller in the second act, however the plot is tired--there are dozens of contemporary novels repackaging the same premise, so besides doing some genre-bending, the book was predictable, and the ending hokey.