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The Trials of Lila Dalton
by L.J. Shepherd
***2.5 Stars***
It breaks my heart to say this, knowing how much time and effort the author has poured into their work, but I found this story to be a bit overwhelming. There was so much going on that I struggled to follow the plot, even with a limited number of characters and a single main setting. I also didn’t feel a strong connection to any of the main characters; I was more curious about how Lila lost her memory than invested in her journey to victory. I believe the book will find its audience, and the author certainly has a talent for writing. However, I felt the narrative was overly complex for those seeking a straightforward mystery. Now, about that ending! The last scene ties things together nicely, but it also raises a ton of unanswered questions. The resolution that’s meant to shed light on everything doesn’t quite do the job, leaving it feeling less than satisfying.
On a positive note, I genuinely enjoyed the narrators voice, and she had a wonderful ability to switch it up for different characters.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback.
It breaks my heart to say this, knowing how much time and effort the author has poured into their work, but I found this story to be a bit overwhelming. There was so much going on that I struggled to follow the plot, even with a limited number of characters and a single main setting. I also didn’t feel a strong connection to any of the main characters; I was more curious about how Lila lost her memory than invested in her journey to victory. I believe the book will find its audience, and the author certainly has a talent for writing. However, I felt the narrative was overly complex for those seeking a straightforward mystery. Now, about that ending! The last scene ties things together nicely, but it also raises a ton of unanswered questions. The resolution that’s meant to shed light on everything doesn’t quite do the job, leaving it feeling less than satisfying.
On a positive note, I genuinely enjoyed the narrators voice, and she had a wonderful ability to switch it up for different characters.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback.