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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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Oct 26, 2022 06:18AM
Woo Hoo! Your review is spot on! Also reminded me of an Abdullah novel. 🤩
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Holly wrote: "Woo Hoo! Your review is spot on! Also reminded me of an Abdullah novel. 🤩"
Right? So good!! 🤩
Right? So good!! 🤩
megs_bookrack wrote: "Great review, Jayme. I have never even heard of this. Adding!"
Thanks Meg! I know you will enjoy it! ❤️
Thanks Meg! I know you will enjoy it! ❤️
Michelle wrote: "Phenomenal review, Jayme! 💙 I can't wait to read my copy after reading your review."
Thanks Michelle! I hope you enjoy it too! ❤️
Thanks Michelle! I hope you enjoy it too! ❤️
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Love the review, Jayme! Can’t wait to read!"
Thanks Jennifer! Enjoy! ❤️
Thanks Jennifer! Enjoy! ❤️
Melissa wrote: "A fantastic review, Jayme! I'm very grateful Celadon sent me a copy, too. It sounds great. :)"
Thanks Melissa! Enjoy! ❤️
Thanks Melissa! Enjoy! ❤️
I love crime thrillers that feel authentic too Jayme, I can struggle with OTT! I am so glad you loved this one, wonderful review!🧡
Ellie wrote: "I love crime thrillers that feel authentic too Jayme, I can struggle with OTT! I am so glad you loved this one, wonderful review!🧡"
Thanks Ellie! Enjoy! 💕
Thanks Ellie! Enjoy! 💕
Nevin wrote: "Sounds like a great book! Definitely on my TBR! Thanks for a wonderful review Jayme 💝"
Thanks Nevin! Enjoy! 💕
Thanks Nevin! Enjoy! 💕
Terrie wrote: "Wonderful review, Jayme! I have the widget but can't decide if it's for me...thoughts?"
I will DM you! 🥰
I will DM you! 🥰
Pat - I’m back! wrote: "Awesome review Jayme I’m glad it ticked all the boxes for you ❤️!"
Thanks Pat! Finally! A winner!! ❤️
Thanks Pat! Finally! A winner!! ❤️
L.A. wrote: "This sounds intriguing! What a wonderful review 💕"
Thanks L.A.! I know you would enjoy it too! 💕
Thanks L.A.! I know you would enjoy it too! 💕
Kay wrote: "I'm definitely going to try this author, terrific review, Jayme!🥰"
Thanks Kay! I hope you enjoy it too! 🥰
Thanks Kay! I hope you enjoy it too! 🥰
Lisa wrote: "I will have to wait for this one Jayme! can’t wait to read this fantastic review. 💚"
Thanks Lisa! 💕
Thanks Lisa! 💕
Similar to "No Hiding in Boise" and Kia Abdullah? I am in! Just put this on Overdrive reserve. Great review and thank you, Jayme!
Jayne wrote: "Similar to "No Hiding in Boise" and Kia Abdullah? I am in! Just put this on Overdrive reserve. Great review and thank you, Jayme!"
I hope you agree! I wasn’t moved to tears, but so good!!
I hope you agree! I wasn’t moved to tears, but so good!!
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Add me to the intrigued list. This one sounds super as well as your review!"
Thanks Marialyce! Enjoy! ❤️
Thanks Marialyce! Enjoy! ❤️