It may have taken me some time to finish this novel, but that had nothing to do with the wonderful writing, and only my brain being so utterly distracted by life that I would forget about this book on my kindle. (It's easy for me to forget things because I have a brain injury, too, so there's there.)
Below is a copy of my Goodreads review for this novel.
I have to say this book was surprising. I picked it up hoping to help another author find a comp title for their novel, but wound up in another world, forgetting about my comparisons altogether.
The way the author Carole Lawrence pulls you into Elizabeth van den Broek’s world is beautiful. Set in New York City in the 1800’s you’re pulled back to that time. You can hear and feel the city through her words.
There were few errors as there are in every novel, but they weren’t so bad that it pulled you out of the reading. I always love a well edited book.
Spoilers below this point…
There is a point while reading when the main character is caught in a sexual assault. You don’t see it coming, it’s completely thrown in, and you are as shocked as the main character when all is said and done. I must applaud the author for showing exactly how it happens. There is no warning, you never expect someone to defile you, or hurt you. The way the character handles the entire thing was so well written.
Being a survivor of sexual assault, I can say that this author did their homework.
The other ways that Carole pulls in the real world problems that have been happening for far too long is beautiful as well.
I am not easily surprised as I am a writer myself, so while I read I think of the many different ways an author can write a story and who the killers could be. However, I was utterly surprised by the killer’s identity!
Five Stars to the author!
Truly a wonderful read!
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