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*Que all the happiness* I just adore Elizabeth Camden’s books! And how did I miss the first book in her series Hope and Glory? I definitely intend to pick that book up soon! Thankfully, most of her books can be read as standalone novels. A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden introduces Miss Caroline Delacroix, the secretary and assistant of sorts to the First Lady of the United States in the year 1900. The first lady is quite a handful and Caroline is the only one who can handle her. But she has a secret in her family, a dangerous one that could cost her brother his life. Now enter Nathaniel Trask. He is not head of security and it is lacking, but his uptight behavior is tested as his love for Caroline grows. He can’t afford to be distracted in his line of work.
What can I say? I loved this book. Caroline is SAUCY and I love her. She is unapologetically herself and I want her to be my best friend. Why is she a fictional character? Nathaniel is the talk, serious, brooding type—and I love him too. Their chemistry is fantastic and their passion for standing up for what it right is also wonderful.
BUT. Do not get me started on the historical detail. It is perfect!!! It is my absolutely favorite part. I love how social issues pertaining to the time are brought up and real-life historical figures are brought up. I am a fan of Theodore Roosevelt. This book is just an utter delight from beginning to end. 5 lovely stars for this lovely book!
What can I say? I loved this book. Caroline is SAUCY and I love her. She is unapologetically herself and I want her to be my best friend. Why is she a fictional character? Nathaniel is the talk, serious, brooding type—and I love him too. Their chemistry is fantastic and their passion for standing up for what it right is also wonderful.
BUT. Do not get me started on the historical detail. It is perfect!!! It is my absolutely favorite part. I love how social issues pertaining to the time are brought up and real-life historical figures are brought up. I am a fan of Theodore Roosevelt. This book is just an utter delight from beginning to end. 5 lovely stars for this lovely book!
Thank you Harper Perennial For the opportunity to read this book!
The Boy Who Followed His Father To Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield is such a powerful read. This account is by Gustav Kleinmann and his family. They are Jews that live in Vienna. Gustav is married to Tini and they have 4 children: Edith, Herta, Fritz, and Kurt. The world is changing but they could never guess how much. In 1939, Gustav and his son Fritz are arrested and imprisoned. Edith manages to get a work visa and goes to England. Kurt is just a child and is sent to America. Gustav and Fritz are sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. When Fritz’s father gets transferred to Auschwitz, even though it is a death sentence, he can’t let him go on his own…so he volunteers to go.
I have always studied World War II. In fact, my senior research paper in college was on the Jewish Forrest Camps. However, this is a difficult subject. It is difficult to even fathom. The author does a wonderful job with the research but also intertwining the accounts from the Kleinmann family. The suffering this family went through is just unimaginable but there is something inspiring at their determination to survive.
Within the despair, torture, desperation, there are moments of hope, determination, strength, and mostly courage that really shine. It is so important to study this part of our history because we do not want to be doomed to repeat it. Some quotes really stayed with me and we can relate to in our current political climate.
“Around the world, people condemned the Nazis and criticized their own governments for doing too little to take in refugees. But the campaigners were outnumbered by those who did not want immigrants in their midst, taking their livelihoods and diluting their communities. The German press jeered at the hypocrisy of a world that made so much indignant noise about the supposedly pitiful plight of the Jews but did little or nothing to help.”
THE BOY WHO FOLLOWED HIS FATHER INTO AUSCHWITZ
Right now, I am thinking of all those children separated from their parents at U.S. detention centers. I am angry. I angry for all those millions of lives lost, and lives that were destroyed because people choose to hate. I really recommend this book. We need to be better. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The Boy Who Followed His Father To Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield is such a powerful read. This account is by Gustav Kleinmann and his family. They are Jews that live in Vienna. Gustav is married to Tini and they have 4 children: Edith, Herta, Fritz, and Kurt. The world is changing but they could never guess how much. In 1939, Gustav and his son Fritz are arrested and imprisoned. Edith manages to get a work visa and goes to England. Kurt is just a child and is sent to America. Gustav and Fritz are sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. When Fritz’s father gets transferred to Auschwitz, even though it is a death sentence, he can’t let him go on his own…so he volunteers to go.
I have always studied World War II. In fact, my senior research paper in college was on the Jewish Forrest Camps. However, this is a difficult subject. It is difficult to even fathom. The author does a wonderful job with the research but also intertwining the accounts from the Kleinmann family. The suffering this family went through is just unimaginable but there is something inspiring at their determination to survive.
Within the despair, torture, desperation, there are moments of hope, determination, strength, and mostly courage that really shine. It is so important to study this part of our history because we do not want to be doomed to repeat it. Some quotes really stayed with me and we can relate to in our current political climate.
“Around the world, people condemned the Nazis and criticized their own governments for doing too little to take in refugees. But the campaigners were outnumbered by those who did not want immigrants in their midst, taking their livelihoods and diluting their communities. The German press jeered at the hypocrisy of a world that made so much indignant noise about the supposedly pitiful plight of the Jews but did little or nothing to help.”
THE BOY WHO FOLLOWED HIS FATHER INTO AUSCHWITZ
Right now, I am thinking of all those children separated from their parents at U.S. detention centers. I am angry. I angry for all those millions of lives lost, and lives that were destroyed because people choose to hate. I really recommend this book. We need to be better. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Natalie Jenner, and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this book!
I love all things Jane Austen, I requested this book for the sole reason that Jane Austen is in the title. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner is a book that takes place during World War II in England in the village called Chawton which is known as the last home of Jane Austen. The Chawton Estate is owned by Jane Austen’s distant relatives and it is hitting hard economic times. Those who love and appreciate Jane Austen want to see her legacy, home and works preserved. So the people in the village come together to form a society to share and protect the words of Jane Austen.
This is such a sweet story. I can see it being a heartwarming movie. There are some emotional moments and those who read this book may want to be aware of sexual assault, child loss, and suicide triggers. The characters all go through hardships and lean on Jane Austen’s works to help them get through. My favorites were Dr. Gray and Adeline Lewis. They go through some of the most heart-wrenching experiences but still strive to help those around them.
The only issue I had with the story is that it has such a slow start. I was 38% into the book before it starts to pick up. Then the ending seemed to wrap up way too quickly. If the beginning was adjusted a bit, and the ending paced a bit better, this book would have received a perfect score. The storyline and the characters are so tender and heartwarming! I definitely recommend if you love all things Austen! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
I love all things Jane Austen, I requested this book for the sole reason that Jane Austen is in the title. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner is a book that takes place during World War II in England in the village called Chawton which is known as the last home of Jane Austen. The Chawton Estate is owned by Jane Austen’s distant relatives and it is hitting hard economic times. Those who love and appreciate Jane Austen want to see her legacy, home and works preserved. So the people in the village come together to form a society to share and protect the words of Jane Austen.
This is such a sweet story. I can see it being a heartwarming movie. There are some emotional moments and those who read this book may want to be aware of sexual assault, child loss, and suicide triggers. The characters all go through hardships and lean on Jane Austen’s works to help them get through. My favorites were Dr. Gray and Adeline Lewis. They go through some of the most heart-wrenching experiences but still strive to help those around them.
The only issue I had with the story is that it has such a slow start. I was 38% into the book before it starts to pick up. Then the ending seemed to wrap up way too quickly. If the beginning was adjusted a bit, and the ending paced a bit better, this book would have received a perfect score. The storyline and the characters are so tender and heartwarming! I definitely recommend if you love all things Austen! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Thank you, Louisa Morgan, NetGalley, and Redhook books for the opportunity to read this book!
It is official. I will read anything that Louisa Morgan pens. The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan is her third book and I hope there are many more. This book takes place in 1890 and introduces Harriet Bishop. Harriet is a descendant of Bridget Bishop of Salem. Harriet has “the knowing” and a very accomplished herbalist. She believes in helping people. Her distant cousin, Frances has used dark magic to work her way up in society by marrying a wealthy widower. But she is determined to make it into higher society by marrying his daughter, Annis to a lord in England. Problem is, Annis has no interest in marriage and only wants to be around her horses. Harriet must stop Frances before Annis is harmed by this dark magic.
Bravo. I love these books by Louisa Morgan. I saw a lot of reviews that comment on how slow they are…maybe to them, but not to me. I love the detail. I feel so immersed in her stories. I want to be friends with her characters. In fact, it kind of breaks my heart that they are fictional. Sigh…
Anyway, I LOVE Annis! She is spirited and passionate. Her love for horses brought tears to my eyes. I also love how she wants to be loved for herself, not because of magic or because of money. Harriet is also wonderful. I would love for her to be my teacher. She is kind and knowledgeable. Her guidance is heartwarming.
Also. WITCH BATTLES. Oh. My. God. I was on the edge of my seat. My husband said, “Hey—babe, you haven’t blinked in a while.” Yes, it is that good.
Louisa Morgan gets another 5 perfect stars from me! She hasn’t let me down yet. I can’t wait for her next book!
It is official. I will read anything that Louisa Morgan pens. The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan is her third book and I hope there are many more. This book takes place in 1890 and introduces Harriet Bishop. Harriet is a descendant of Bridget Bishop of Salem. Harriet has “the knowing” and a very accomplished herbalist. She believes in helping people. Her distant cousin, Frances has used dark magic to work her way up in society by marrying a wealthy widower. But she is determined to make it into higher society by marrying his daughter, Annis to a lord in England. Problem is, Annis has no interest in marriage and only wants to be around her horses. Harriet must stop Frances before Annis is harmed by this dark magic.
Bravo. I love these books by Louisa Morgan. I saw a lot of reviews that comment on how slow they are…maybe to them, but not to me. I love the detail. I feel so immersed in her stories. I want to be friends with her characters. In fact, it kind of breaks my heart that they are fictional. Sigh…
Anyway, I LOVE Annis! She is spirited and passionate. Her love for horses brought tears to my eyes. I also love how she wants to be loved for herself, not because of magic or because of money. Harriet is also wonderful. I would love for her to be my teacher. She is kind and knowledgeable. Her guidance is heartwarming.
Also. WITCH BATTLES. Oh. My. God. I was on the edge of my seat. My husband said, “Hey—babe, you haven’t blinked in a while.” Yes, it is that good.
Louisa Morgan gets another 5 perfect stars from me! She hasn’t let me down yet. I can’t wait for her next book!
Thank you, Lisa Wingate, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!
I immediately snagged The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate because I loved her previous book Before We Were Yours. This book follows two timelines. The first is post-Civil War Louisiana where three women embark on a journey to Texas. The first is Lavinia is the heir to a plantation that is facing financial difficulty. The second is Juneau Jane who Lavinia’s illegitimate half-sister. Then finally, Hannie. Hannie is Lavinia’s former slave. Lavinia and Juneau Jane are looking to find information regarding their inheritance. Hannie is just looking for family that she was separated from when she was sold into slavery. The second timeline takes place in Louisiana in 1987. Benny Silva is a teacher at a local school and is desperate for them to become interested in literature. After finding a local treasure trove of books from a local plantation that contains local history, she may have just found a way to get to these kids.
I absolutely loved Before We Were Yours. It still haunts me and I read it years ago. I wanted to love this book just as much. I enjoyed this book, but I didn’t love it. There are so many parts of the story that are so slow that it is almost hard to follow. The switching of timelines didn’t come together cohesively and was a bit jarring. Although, the storylines are quite beautiful individually. Hannie discovering letters and her desperation to find her family moved me to tears more than once. Reading the real letters throughout the book broke me. But it is a part of history that is so important to learn about and puts things into perspective.
I did absolutely adore Benny and her determination to ignite passion in her students. I know so many teachers that have this same drive and I love how the author really depicts Benny fighting for her students. I love her creativity with her students. Honestly, it would be a dream to stumble on a treasure trove of old books filled with history. This made me almost giddy while reading the book.
Overall, I liked it but I wanted to love it. So I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
I immediately snagged The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate because I loved her previous book Before We Were Yours. This book follows two timelines. The first is post-Civil War Louisiana where three women embark on a journey to Texas. The first is Lavinia is the heir to a plantation that is facing financial difficulty. The second is Juneau Jane who Lavinia’s illegitimate half-sister. Then finally, Hannie. Hannie is Lavinia’s former slave. Lavinia and Juneau Jane are looking to find information regarding their inheritance. Hannie is just looking for family that she was separated from when she was sold into slavery. The second timeline takes place in Louisiana in 1987. Benny Silva is a teacher at a local school and is desperate for them to become interested in literature. After finding a local treasure trove of books from a local plantation that contains local history, she may have just found a way to get to these kids.
I absolutely loved Before We Were Yours. It still haunts me and I read it years ago. I wanted to love this book just as much. I enjoyed this book, but I didn’t love it. There are so many parts of the story that are so slow that it is almost hard to follow. The switching of timelines didn’t come together cohesively and was a bit jarring. Although, the storylines are quite beautiful individually. Hannie discovering letters and her desperation to find her family moved me to tears more than once. Reading the real letters throughout the book broke me. But it is a part of history that is so important to learn about and puts things into perspective.
I did absolutely adore Benny and her determination to ignite passion in her students. I know so many teachers that have this same drive and I love how the author really depicts Benny fighting for her students. I love her creativity with her students. Honestly, it would be a dream to stumble on a treasure trove of old books filled with history. This made me almost giddy while reading the book.
Overall, I liked it but I wanted to love it. So I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley, Lissa Marie Redmond, and Crooked Lane Books for a copy of this book!
The Secrets They Left Behind by Lissa Marie Redmond introduces Shea O’Conner, she is a young beat cop that just finished an intense undercover investigation that left her with P.T.S.D. The FBI contacts her about another undercover assignment. In a small town, three young women have vanished. It is up to her to help the local law enforcement by going undercover at the local junior college to find out everything from the missing girl’s friends. Their best friends definitely know more than they are letting on, the police chief is not being helpful, and the case is getting colder by the day.
I could not put this book down. It is a quick and suspenseful read. The one thing I appreciated the most is that the book is just from Shea’s point-of-view. So many thrillers now contain multiple points-of-view and more times than not, it is unnecessary and causes the pace of the novel to slow down. With the focus on Shea, we get to know her and the suspense builds as she tries to solve this crime.
Shea is a fantastic main character. She is young and works in a male-dominated work environment. She doesn’t feel she can measure up but goes through some terrific character development, which doesn’t happen in the straight line. Because she goes undercover with girls that are younger, she finds herself slipping into their habits.
One of the best parts is that the ending was not predictable! I was shocked and loved the twist! The story is relatively short but I still enjoyed the story immensely! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
This book is available on April 7th!!
The Secrets They Left Behind by Lissa Marie Redmond introduces Shea O’Conner, she is a young beat cop that just finished an intense undercover investigation that left her with P.T.S.D. The FBI contacts her about another undercover assignment. In a small town, three young women have vanished. It is up to her to help the local law enforcement by going undercover at the local junior college to find out everything from the missing girl’s friends. Their best friends definitely know more than they are letting on, the police chief is not being helpful, and the case is getting colder by the day.
I could not put this book down. It is a quick and suspenseful read. The one thing I appreciated the most is that the book is just from Shea’s point-of-view. So many thrillers now contain multiple points-of-view and more times than not, it is unnecessary and causes the pace of the novel to slow down. With the focus on Shea, we get to know her and the suspense builds as she tries to solve this crime.
Shea is a fantastic main character. She is young and works in a male-dominated work environment. She doesn’t feel she can measure up but goes through some terrific character development, which doesn’t happen in the straight line. Because she goes undercover with girls that are younger, she finds herself slipping into their habits.
One of the best parts is that the ending was not predictable! I was shocked and loved the twist! The story is relatively short but I still enjoyed the story immensely! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
This book is available on April 7th!!
I have read both of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s previous works and enjoyed them, so I just had to read their newest release, You Are Not Alone. This book introduces Shay, She is having a rough time at life in general. She just got let go from her job, she doesn’t have friends, and the man she is in love with is her roommate but already has a girlfriend. When she thinks it can’t get any worse, she sees a woman jump in front of a subway. This woman’s death haunts her. She decides to attend the memorial and meets a few of this woman’s friends. Cassandra and Jane just radiate confidence and Shay would love to be them. Soon they develop a friendship. However, their actions start to make Shay wonder why they want to be friends with her…
Warning!! This book does discuss suicide.
And now, the thoughts. So many thoughts. So while Hendricks and Pekkanen’s books are entertaining, they are usually a slow pace, which is the same for this book. The first chapter really captured my attention, but the pace does slow down after that. That is not the worst thing though. The book does have an intense story development. There are many strings that need to be linked. That leads to my second, “meh” moment. You all know how picky I am with time jumps and multiple points of view. This one has too much going on in that sense. Sometimes less is more. I understand that they need to connect the dots but some of the points-of-view were not necessary. I must say it all comes together well in the end, despite the lack of a jaw-dropping plot twist.
Now that being said…the premise of this book is BONKERS. Think mean girls meets criminal minds. As I was reading, I kept thinking of how Cassandra and Jane cross so many privacy boundaries. As I kept reading…it all made sense. Now for the characters. I hated all of them, except for Shay. Yes, she is naive and at times, just pitiful. But I can relate to her. I don’t make friends easily. So the fact that she ignores all the red flags just for the sake of friendship makes sense to me.
Overall, the pace is slow but it does equal an entertaining story. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for an opportunity to read this book.
Warning!! This book does discuss suicide.
And now, the thoughts. So many thoughts. So while Hendricks and Pekkanen’s books are entertaining, they are usually a slow pace, which is the same for this book. The first chapter really captured my attention, but the pace does slow down after that. That is not the worst thing though. The book does have an intense story development. There are many strings that need to be linked. That leads to my second, “meh” moment. You all know how picky I am with time jumps and multiple points of view. This one has too much going on in that sense. Sometimes less is more. I understand that they need to connect the dots but some of the points-of-view were not necessary. I must say it all comes together well in the end, despite the lack of a jaw-dropping plot twist.
Now that being said…the premise of this book is BONKERS. Think mean girls meets criminal minds. As I was reading, I kept thinking of how Cassandra and Jane cross so many privacy boundaries. As I kept reading…it all made sense. Now for the characters. I hated all of them, except for Shay. Yes, she is naive and at times, just pitiful. But I can relate to her. I don’t make friends easily. So the fact that she ignores all the red flags just for the sake of friendship makes sense to me.
Overall, the pace is slow but it does equal an entertaining story. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for an opportunity to read this book.
If you are familiar with my blog, then you know I am a HUGE fan of pirates. So when I found out that Black Sails actor, Luke Arnold wrote a book. I could not resist. The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold is the first book in an urban fantasy series called the Fetch Phillips Archives. Magic has been torn away from the world, but the creatures are still there. Everything is upside down. Fetch Phillips is human. He holds so much guilt. Once a soldier now a man for hire. One job he picks up is looking for a vampire. He uses his detective skills to search out this 400-year-old vampire. When the magic was destroyed, magical creatures suffered, vampires included. This mystery seems like an impossible task and the more he digs, the more dangerous this task becomes.
As far as debut novels go, The Last Smile in Sunder City is spectacular! The storyline is complex, with well-developed characters. The story left me wanting more! Since it is the first book in a fantasy series, it is a little slow. As a fan of fantasy, that is pretty typical. The authors need to focus on world-building and creating a cast of characters. I absolutely love the premise of a magical world with the magic stripped away. It kind of reminded me of BBC’s Merlin, where magic is banned in Camelot. Sorry. I got distracted. I tend to do that with fantasy.
The other aspect that I love about this novel is the writing in general. The writing has a very noir feel to it and also poetic in a sense. It is dark and with seriously flawed characters. Fletch Phillips is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what is in store for his character in the next book. I rate this book 4 out 5 stars! If you enjoy urban fantasy, then this book is for you. It is available February 25th!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the book!
As far as debut novels go, The Last Smile in Sunder City is spectacular! The storyline is complex, with well-developed characters. The story left me wanting more! Since it is the first book in a fantasy series, it is a little slow. As a fan of fantasy, that is pretty typical. The authors need to focus on world-building and creating a cast of characters. I absolutely love the premise of a magical world with the magic stripped away. It kind of reminded me of BBC’s Merlin, where magic is banned in Camelot. Sorry. I got distracted. I tend to do that with fantasy.
The other aspect that I love about this novel is the writing in general. The writing has a very noir feel to it and also poetic in a sense. It is dark and with seriously flawed characters. Fletch Phillips is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what is in store for his character in the next book. I rate this book 4 out 5 stars! If you enjoy urban fantasy, then this book is for you. It is available February 25th!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the book!
I absolutely adore Jocelyn Green's books, like A Refuge Assured. When I saw Veiled in Smoke, I had to get it. The book takes place in 1871, in Chicago. Sylvie and Meg are sisters. Meg is a painter and Sylvie runs her father's bookstore. Their father Stephen, is a war veteran and has what doctor's call a soldier's heart, or what we know today as PTSD. One night, a glow shows up in the sky of Chicago. Only it isn't a glow. It is a fire, a fire that would destroy almost the entire city of Chicago. As the fire rages around them, Sylvie and Meg become separated from their father. After the fires die down, they discover that their father has been arrested for murder by insanity and put into an asylum. Will they be able to free their father and rebuild their lives from scratch.
My god. This is an absolutely heart-wrenching read. There were multiple times throughout this book where I had tears streaming down my face. The backdrop is the Great Chicago Fire. The detail is both stunning and terrifying. The terror of the fire is palpable in this story. Even though the characters portrayed are fictional, they felt so real. Jocelyn Green is a master at producing real emotion within her stories. Growing up with sisters, I could really relate to the sisterly dynamic.
The aspect that had the most impact is the discussion of mental illness. Stephen suffers from PTSD from the Civil War, which is triggered by the fire. It really brings to light the pain and suffering felt by so many. In 1871, soldier's heart was not really understood and many asylums were just meant to lock up patients rather than actually help them. Some parts of the story did get a little preachy. Not everyone will be cured by prayer but can be a comfort to some people. Everyone is different, and the author does dive into that fact.
Some people may find this book a little slow. Not me. I thought it flowed beautifully. There is suspense and a few plot twists that were quite jaw-dropping. This book is for those who love history or books that revolve around historical events. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book!
My god. This is an absolutely heart-wrenching read. There were multiple times throughout this book where I had tears streaming down my face. The backdrop is the Great Chicago Fire. The detail is both stunning and terrifying. The terror of the fire is palpable in this story. Even though the characters portrayed are fictional, they felt so real. Jocelyn Green is a master at producing real emotion within her stories. Growing up with sisters, I could really relate to the sisterly dynamic.
The aspect that had the most impact is the discussion of mental illness. Stephen suffers from PTSD from the Civil War, which is triggered by the fire. It really brings to light the pain and suffering felt by so many. In 1871, soldier's heart was not really understood and many asylums were just meant to lock up patients rather than actually help them. Some parts of the story did get a little preachy. Not everyone will be cured by prayer but can be a comfort to some people. Everyone is different, and the author does dive into that fact.
Some people may find this book a little slow. Not me. I thought it flowed beautifully. There is suspense and a few plot twists that were quite jaw-dropping. This book is for those who love history or books that revolve around historical events. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book!
C.J. Tudor is the author of The Chalk Man and The Hiding Place, both of which I really enjoyed. So needless to say I was so excited to receive The Other People. Gabe travels the motorway searching for his lost daughter. Three years prior, he was on his way home when he believed he saw his daughter in the back of a truck. But she should be at home with Jenny, his wife. When he arrives home he finds out that his wife and daughter were murdered. He does not believe his daughter was killed and spends every moment looking for clues. With the help of a man named The Samaritan, he discovers there is a chance she is alive. Why did this happen to him? The answer is The Other People- a secret online society determined to see justice and vengeance. An eye for an eye. One mistake in his past could be the reason. When he meets Katie, a waitress with her own family. They could never imagine how their paths are linked.
WOW! I think that this book is my favorite out of all her works. I did not want to put it down. The characters are phenomenal. Just brilliant. Gabe is serving penance for his past. He has his flaws but that does not mean he would not do anything for his family. Alice is quite fascinating. She is haunting. Her connection with another girl is just otherworldly. It adds a wonderful paranormal aspect to the story. I absolutely adored Katie and her determination to take care of her family.
One of the most brilliant aspects of the story is how all the storylines come together. All the pieces come together so beautifully. Every character is connected. And the suspense—it will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Also, the concept of the Other People is fascinating and quite terrifying, but not unbelievable. I could actually believe that something like this existed. Be sure to get your copy on January 28th!
Thank you to Netgalley and CJ Tudor for a copy of the book! I rate this 5 out of 5 stars. I can’t wait for her next book! Also, could this book be made into a movie? That would be AMAZING!
WOW! I think that this book is my favorite out of all her works. I did not want to put it down. The characters are phenomenal. Just brilliant. Gabe is serving penance for his past. He has his flaws but that does not mean he would not do anything for his family. Alice is quite fascinating. She is haunting. Her connection with another girl is just otherworldly. It adds a wonderful paranormal aspect to the story. I absolutely adored Katie and her determination to take care of her family.
One of the most brilliant aspects of the story is how all the storylines come together. All the pieces come together so beautifully. Every character is connected. And the suspense—it will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Also, the concept of the Other People is fascinating and quite terrifying, but not unbelievable. I could actually believe that something like this existed. Be sure to get your copy on January 28th!
Thank you to Netgalley and CJ Tudor for a copy of the book! I rate this 5 out of 5 stars. I can’t wait for her next book! Also, could this book be made into a movie? That would be AMAZING!