Bittersweet, by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
Series? No
Publisher: Crown
Date: May 2014
How did I get this book? Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher for review
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars
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I really loved this book! It is dark, twisty, and full of family secrets -- which is pretty close to my ideal novel. There is a summer estate where the members of a rich and prominent family vacation each year and there is no shortage of intrigue and drama amongst the various relatives. The addition of a newcomer (who is our narrator) promises the unearthing of the family's long-buried history. I would say it's a bit more on the literary side for a suspense novel. I was compelled to keep reading and there was no shortage of shocking twists and turns as this one came to a close. I went ahead and ordered used copies of both of this author's previous (now out-of-print) novels and would definitely pick up anything new she writes in the future.
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The Heiresses, by Sara Shepard
Series? yes (The Heiresses #1)
Publisher: Harper
Date: May 2014
How did I get this book? won an Advanced Reader's Copy from a Goodreads First Reads giveaway
My Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
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