*While setting up my classroom this fall, I began listening to a Podcast called "Crime Junkie". After an episode or two, I was hooked. The podcaster, Ashley Flowers, released her debut novel in August 2022. I decided to purchase the novel and also chose it for our first BBC (Boy's Book Club) selection for fall 2022.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*In the early 1990's, a young girl named January Jacobs was found dead in a ditch not too far from her home.
*It was a case that not only rocked the small town where January lived, but really the entire nation.
*Margot Davies was the same age as January when she was found dead. Years later, Margot returns to her hometown to investigate a new case which involves another young girl who was found dead.
*As Margot revisits the mystery of her childhood, she unveils many secrets involving more than one suspect.
*Margot must find out and decide if the case of this newest young girl is related to her friend from many years earlier.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I didn't read too many novels for adults over the summer of 2022.
*This was a novel that got me out of my reading "slump" and reminded me why I love reading so much.
*I was drawn into the story from the get go and was surprised and shocked on more than one occasion.
*The plot moved along quickly, as the characters were developed and "unwrapped" as I got to know them.
*The ending was quite interesting and I'm still not sure how I feel about how everything was wrapped up. Or was it?
Who Should Read It:
*I think all adult readers would find this a most satisfactory read. A terrific mystery with lots of twists and turns. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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