July’s Reading Challenge was to read a book with a word in the title that describes weather.
I selected The Heatwave by Katerina Diamond and I rated it 3.5 stars out of 5.
While I enjoyed the mystery, I found it to be a little slow-paced. The lead character was also a tad bit annoying as she tries to uncover information about what happened in the past that might have led to a current kidnapping in the present. Interpresed with the current day events are flashbacks to the pivotal summer when another teenage girl went missing. The dual storyline plot device works well and builds tension throughout the novel. The first person narration in the present reveals frustratingly little info about the protagonist’s connection to the past until the truly shocking conclusion.
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Check out August’s challenge HERE.
I read A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
I found it to be and enjoyable easy read mystery.
The unique setting had me googling west cost New Zealand a lot and there were lots of suspects, brooding ‘hero’ cop, local returnee female foil – and a subtle little twist at the end
I’m so thrilled you liked it! I’m such a fan of her mysteries.
New Zealand is on my list of places to visit.
My July read was “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon. I really enjoyed this – a bit of time travel, but not sci-fi. It was just a well-written novel with memorable characters. 4.5 stars.
Awesome! I enjoy time-travel so I will check it out!