3.5 stars

This was definitely an interesting take on a murder mystery. I loved the setting of a speakeasy in 1929 New Orleans during prohibition. This book was a slow burn though, and I struggled to have it keep my interest in the beginning. There were times I just didn’t want to pick it up, but I’m glad I stuck with it though. The second half of the book moved at a faster pace, and the author threw in some twists and turns that kept me on my toes. I did not pick the killer, but it wasn’t a huge shock to me. I would have preferred it be someone less predictable. Overall, the author did a good job for a debut, and I could see this book turning into a series.