Jayme's Reviews > Locust Lane

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!