Drowning With Others By Linda Keir
This novel is compelling, to say the least. The story pulls you in with one of the best prologues I’ve read in a while. From there, you’re thrown into the account of the Copeland family, and you are led through the story by mother—Andi, father—Ian, and daughter—Cassidy. The novel covers their individual times at Glenlake Academy—a well to do private school.
I—as a reader—always dislike it when stories are told through different perspectives because, honestly, few authors can pull it off successfully. This team of writers, however, were able to do this so well, that it has made me rethink my stance on different perspectives. Each switch was flawless. You knew exactly what was happening and where the changes were. You had no problem going between the views and each was as captivating as the next.
The mystery of the car found at the bottom of Lake Loomis has you turning the pages as fast as you can keep up. While you’re reading, you’re also trying to figure out the mystery and don’t tell anyone your thoughts because you’re probably going to be wrong!
I always mention grammar in my reviews. Having already touched on perspectives, I can say that there was literally only one error in this entire novel. I’m sure I only found it because my brain is always in the ‘editing’ mode. I doubt anyone else will see it. The writing was fantastic!
I found this novel to be well written, gripping, fast-paced, just an all-around great read. I will be picking up more from these two wonderful authors who write together as a team under Linda Keir.
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