Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her
family’s reputation and with good reason. After her father's murder
thirteen years prior, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin
sister Lanie, once Josie’s closest friend and confidant, betrayed her in
an unimaginable way. Now, Josie has finally put down roots in New York,
settling into domestic life with her partner Caleb, and that’s where
she intends to stay.The only problem is that she has lied to Caleb about every detail of her past—starting with her last name.
When investigative reporter Poppy Parnell sets off a media firestorm with a mega-hit podcast that reopens the long-closed case of Josie’s father’s murder, Josie’s world begins to unravel. Meanwhile, the unexpected death of Josie’s long-absent mother forces her to return to her Midwestern hometown where she must confront the demons from her past.
I could definitely understand why this novel would be compared to Serial and I think that was a fair assessment. It really gave me insight on how the people who are a part of these in real life must feel to have it dredged up again and on display for everyone to see. The characters in the book were engaging, some likeable, others not. It kept me engaged and wanting to read more. There was something missing for me to take this to a full 5 stars, but I think for a book compared to a cultural phenomenon it could have been way worse. Well done on a solid book!
* I received this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review *
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