Thank you Sourcebooks Audio for the gifted audiobook!
Some secrets don't stay buried. They just wait for a new generation.
Lucy is a quiet, unassuming teenager. She's also been accused of taking part in the murder of the boy she'd been dating. Her grandmother Meg can't believe it, and the more the investigation circles Lucy, the more Meg is pulled back to her own teenage summer in 1974, when her charismatic best friend died in front of her and she buried secrets she promised herself she'd never tell.
The Sins of Summer Daughters by Lo Patrick has dual timelines, a small Southern town, lots of atmosphere. Meg's fear for her granddaughter is palpable, and it's tangled up with a very private worry that her own secrets are about to come out with everything else.
I thought the 1974 timeline was the stronger one. There's more meat there. It captures a lonely girl looking for the acceptance and stability she wasn't getting at home. The pace is steady but a smidge slow for me. Barrie Kreinik's narration kept me listening anyway. She absolutely nailed Meg's confusion, fear, and anger once Lucy was a suspect.
If you like a layered mystery that's more character study than chase scene, this one's for you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out now.
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If you enjoyed this review and are interested in another book that mixes historical fiction mixed with mystery, ckeck out my review of The Camino.
About the Author
Lo Patrick is a former lawyer and current novelist living in the suburbs of Atlanta. Her debut, The Floating Girls, earned a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, was a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction, and was a Reader's Digest Editor's Pick. Follow Lo on Instagram and visit her webiste for more news and information about her books.
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