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Locust Lane
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bookshelves: domestic-suspense, crime, mystery-suspense, physical-arc-received
Oct 26, 2022
bookshelves: domestic-suspense, crime, mystery-suspense, physical-arc-received
He swerved, but he clipped the hindquarters of the dog. After getting out to make sure that the dog was ok, he thought he saw someone in the woods. But, he had been drinking and already didn’t have the best relationship with the Cops…so he didn’t report what he saw…
Now, over the course of EIGHT days, we will learn about what happened at the Bondurants-both the CRIME and it’s AFTERMATH, told through the multiple POVs of the parents- who will do anything to protect their own…
EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TRUTH
Because Social Media, Power and Influence, Race and Prejudice, do shape the OUTCOME-and the truth, isn’t always enough, anymore.
ONE murdered teen-Eden Perry
TWO words, that will cause everything to spiral out of control.
THREE suspects- Hannah, Jack and Christopher.
And, once these TWO WORDS, have been said, this SLOW BURN, CHARACTER DRIVEN plot takes off, like a roller coaster car that has reached the top of its climb, and has now started plummeting down its hill.
I personally PREFER Crime and Suspense novels which feel authentic to the over the top variety, so this highly anticipated 2023 novel, is everything that I hoped it would be!
But, just because I said it’s NOT over the top, DOESN'T mean that you won’t find some twists and surprises between its covers!
It reminded me of a Kia Abdullah novel, in that regard. Or, “No Hiding In Boise” by Kim Hooper.
And, it landed on my favorites shelf-for books read in 2022.
A buddy read with DeAnn and MarilynW. Be sure to check out their reviews for additional thoughts!
4.5 ⭐️ rounded UP!
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Thank You to Celadon Publishing for the physical copy and adorable bookmark that I received in the mail. Celadon is a division of Macmillan founded in 2017, which only publishes a highly curated list of twenty to twenty-five new titles a year, and focuses and discovering and nurturing talent.
I look forward to their selections each year!
Now, over the course of EIGHT days, we will learn about what happened at the Bondurants-both the CRIME and it’s AFTERMATH, told through the multiple POVs of the parents- who will do anything to protect their own…
EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TRUTH
Because Social Media, Power and Influence, Race and Prejudice, do shape the OUTCOME-and the truth, isn’t always enough, anymore.
ONE murdered teen-Eden Perry
TWO words, that will cause everything to spiral out of control.
THREE suspects- Hannah, Jack and Christopher.
And, once these TWO WORDS, have been said, this SLOW BURN, CHARACTER DRIVEN plot takes off, like a roller coaster car that has reached the top of its climb, and has now started plummeting down its hill.
I personally PREFER Crime and Suspense novels which feel authentic to the over the top variety, so this highly anticipated 2023 novel, is everything that I hoped it would be!
But, just because I said it’s NOT over the top, DOESN'T mean that you won’t find some twists and surprises between its covers!
It reminded me of a Kia Abdullah novel, in that regard. Or, “No Hiding In Boise” by Kim Hooper.
And, it landed on my favorites shelf-for books read in 2022.
A buddy read with DeAnn and MarilynW. Be sure to check out their reviews for additional thoughts!
4.5 ⭐️ rounded UP!
AVAILABLE NOW
Thank You to Celadon Publishing for the physical copy and adorable bookmark that I received in the mail. Celadon is a division of Macmillan founded in 2017, which only publishes a highly curated list of twenty to twenty-five new titles a year, and focuses and discovering and nurturing talent.
I look forward to their selections each year!
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Reading Progress
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
to-read
August 26, 2022
– Shelved
August 28, 2022
– Shelved as:
domestic-suspense
August 28, 2022
– Shelved as:
crime
August 28, 2022
– Shelved as:
mystery-suspense
August 28, 2022
– Shelved as:
physical-arc-received
October 23, 2022
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Started Reading
October 23, 2022
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50.0%
October 25, 2022
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99.0%
October 26, 2022
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Finished Reading
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Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "You make me very excited to get to this one! Great review!"
Thanks Melissa! I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
Thanks Melissa! I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
Jasmine wrote: "Excellent review, Jayme! I’m glad to see all those stars. I have this coming up."
Thanks Jasmine! Hope you enjoy it! 💕
Thanks Jasmine! Hope you enjoy it! 💕
Kat wrote: "I debated downloading the widget, but you may have decided things for me! Great review, Jayme! 💗"
Thanks Kat! We usually do agree so I do think you will enjoy! 💕
Thanks Kat! We usually do agree so I do think you will enjoy! 💕
Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fabulous review, Jayme! This is up next for me. I am so glad to see that you enjoyed!"
I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
Cara wrote: "Great review, Jayme💗!!!! So happy you loved this book so much!!!!!"
Thanks Cara! I needed a winner after a few duds!! 💕
Thanks Cara! I needed a winner after a few duds!! 💕
Susan - on semi hiatus wrote: "Yay for five stars, this sounds great! Terrific review Jayme!"
Thanks Susan! I needed a winner! ❤️
Thanks Susan! I needed a winner! ❤️
Marilyn wrote: "Excellent review, Jayme! This one sounds so good. Glad you enjoyed it!❤️"
Thanks Marilyn! ❤️
Thanks Marilyn! ❤️
Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Well I guess I need to bump this one up!! Fantastic review Jayme!"
Thanks Kim! Looking forward to your thoughts! 😊
Thanks Kim! Looking forward to your thoughts! 😊
DeAnn wrote: "Marvelous review Jayme! So glad we found a winner."
We needed one!! 😬 Glad we all enjoyed it! 🥰
We needed one!! 😬 Glad we all enjoyed it! 🥰
Nancy (Trying to catch up with reviews) wrote: "Sounds really good. Glad it was a winner for you, Jayme! 💖"
Thanks Nancy! 💕
Thanks Nancy! 💕
Kia Abdullah and No Hiding in Boise is great company! I have an arc coming for this and I'm really excited to see it made your best of the year list. Excellent review, Jayme!
Derek wrote: "Kia Abdullah and No Hiding in Boise is great company! I have an arc coming for this and I'm really excited to see it made your best of the year list. Excellent review, Jayme!"
Thanks Derek! I hope you will enjoy it too! ❤️
Thanks Derek! I hope you will enjoy it too! ❤️
A terrific review, Jayme. What you described sounds like my type of book. I’m looking forward to it! Thanks!
Taina wrote: "A terrific review, Jayme. What you described sounds like my type of book. I’m looking forward to it! Thanks!"
Thanks Taina! I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
Thanks Taina! I hope you enjoy it too! 💕
Sheyla ✎ wrote: "This one sounds good. I need to add the audio. Great review, Jayme."
Thanks Sheyla! Enjoy! 💕
Thanks Sheyla! Enjoy! 💕
Heather Adores Books wrote: "Was the dog really okay?? Wonderful review!"
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!
Your phenomenal review has convinced me to move this from my ‘maybe I will read’ to my ‘want to read’ list, Jayme. 🤎🤎
Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Was the dog really okay?? Wonderful review!"
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming.
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming.
NZLisaM wrote: "Your phenomenal review has convinced me to move this from my ‘maybe I will read’ to my ‘want to read’ list, Jayme. 🤎🤎"
Thanks Lisa! I hope you love it too! 💗
Thanks Lisa! I hope you love it too! 💗
Heather Adores Books wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Was the dog really okay?? Wonderful review!"
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
You are welcome! My reviews will ALWAYS warn of any animal harm! I can’t tolerate it! 😻🐶
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
You are welcome! My reviews will ALWAYS warn of any animal harm! I can’t tolerate it! 😻🐶
Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Was the dog really okay?? Wonderful review!"
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
You are welcom..."
Me too! It really upsets me and it makes no sense why author's do it.
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
You are welcom..."
Me too! It really upsets me and it makes no sense why author's do it.
Heather Adores Books wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Heather Adores Books wrote: "Was the dog really okay?? Wonderful review!"
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
..."
🥰 Me either! So unnecessary!
Yes, Heather! I am anti animal harm!!"
Thanks for confirming."
..."
🥰 Me either! So unnecessary!
looking forward to reading ( or listening on audible ) this book :) even though i have disagreed with some of your raitings ( off course every reader have different opinions so that is a given ) i ( almost ) always love your reviews and i really was glued to this review talking about how it was like a roller coaster haha :P so this review made me wanting to read it even more, i am currently listening to the accident by natalie barelli but maybe after i finish that, even if i also have 100s of other books i want to read :)
Aleksander wrote: "looking forward to reading ( or listening on audible ) this book :) even though i have disagreed with some of your raitings ( off course every reader have different opinions so that is a given ) i ..."
Yes, we all have different taste! Hope this is one we agree on! 😉
Yes, we all have different taste! Hope this is one we agree on! 😉
Lisa wrote: "Fabulous review as always Jayme looking forward to reading this at some point.❣️"
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy! 💕
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy! 💕
Thanks Fran! 💕