A leaving party turns into a mystery when one of the guests turns up dead. Hannah is about to take off for parts unknown, spending her small inheritance on travel and self-discovery. Her family and close friends are invited to a get together that will be a tame evening with a few drinks, some board games, and a sleepover. Unfortunately, the dynamics between the attendees are skewed from their shared pasts and the night turns ugly. This was a real slow burner that never really burst into flaming excitement for me. I kept waiting for some tension and thrill, but neither materialized. The suspension of disbelief required sets a high bar as the characters behaved in ways that defied sense. I never felt any large concern for any of them and Hannah seemed a limp biscuit. The conclusion, when it finally came, was rushed and explained to some extent in the final chapter. I usually like books by this author, but this one was a disappointment. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the e-book ARC to read and review. This is a standalone and is not part of any series. Genre - mystery |
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