Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: June 4th, 2024
Pages: 352
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.
She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth?
But now, she’s traveling solo.
To add insult to injury, there’s a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isn’t certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling.
When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it’s clear something horrible is brewing.
Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.”
My Review:
I loved this author’s YA fantasy/scifi series when I read it years ago, and I was surprised to see her writing an adult thriller, something so different. But I had all the faith that she could pull it off.
I enjoyed my reading experience with this one. It’s a solid three star that I would recommend and think is worth the read.
The characters are definitely a highlight for me, I really connected with felt for Ellery and everything she was going through in her personal life. I was definitely rooting for her. I also loved the side characters as well.
I found the atmosphere and locked-room setting to be very engaging and immersive.
The plot and pacing, for me, are where I felt it was a bit lacking. It’s quite the slow-burn, and that’s just not to my personal tastes in books.
The conclusion of events picked up speed and was exciting, but something about it just wasn’t quite as satisfying as I wanted it to be. It felt like a lot of build up to something that wasn’t as emotionally explosive as I expected.
But I liked the red herrings and trying to figure everything out, I was definitely invested in the outcome.
If the premise of this one sounds intriguing to you, I think it’s definitely worth the read!
For you if you like:
🏝️ Remote setting
💪 Strong character development
🧩 Murder mystery
☀️ Summer vacation vibes
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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