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My thanks to Thomas and Mercer Publishing, The Author Elle Marr, as well as NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of The Family Bones.
WHOA!! Buckle your seatbelts, because this is going to be a wild ride! I just finished it and loved it! I didn't quite know what to expect when I picked up this book. I was initially intrigued by the family of psychopaths together on a retreat. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down.
This book is told from three POVs. Olivia, who is a graduate student, researching psychopathy for her dissertation and also because it is a strong part of her family’s history. We also have Birdie, a podcaster, looking into a cold case that is connected to the same family. Then there are journal entries of an unknown woman who seems to be well-connected to the story. The author did a great job of creating the scene of the resort where Olivia's family was staying, it felt like I was there. Olivia was a fascinating character. I enjoyed all of the breadcrumbs left throughout the book as well, it was very intelligently done The setting has a locked room mystery, people dying, going missing, and being trapped there by a storm. It is difficult to give a storyline without giving too much away. I will tell you that if you enjoy the locked room, psychological thriller, and suspense… this one is for you.
I will definitely be recommending this one. I really liked the nature vs nurture aspect/ thought in this book. The twists were fun, and the ending was very satisfying. I was truly surprised by the end. I thought the twist was obvious… and then it turned out that I was completely wrong! Well done Elle Marr well done!
My thanks to Thomas and Mercer Publishing, The Author Elle Marr, as well as NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of The Family Bones.
WHOA!! Buckle your seatbelts, because this is going to be a wild ride! I just finished it and loved it! I didn't quite know what to expect when I picked up this book. I was initially intrigued by the family of psychopaths together on a retreat. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down.
This book is told from three POVs. Olivia, who is a graduate student, researching psychopathy for her dissertation and also because it is a strong part of her family’s history. We also have Birdie, a podcaster, looking into a cold case that is connected to the same family. Then there are journal entries of an unknown woman who seems to be well-connected to the story. The author did a great job of creating the scene of the resort where Olivia's family was staying, it felt like I was there. Olivia was a fascinating character. I enjoyed all of the breadcrumbs left throughout the book as well, it was very intelligently done The setting has a locked room mystery, people dying, going missing, and being trapped there by a storm. It is difficult to give a storyline without giving too much away. I will tell you that if you enjoy the locked room, psychological thriller, and suspense… this one is for you.
I will definitely be recommending this one. I really liked the nature vs nurture aspect/ thought in this book. The twists were fun, and the ending was very satisfying. I was truly surprised by the end. I thought the twist was obvious… and then it turned out that I was completely wrong! Well done Elle Marr well done!
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