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These Shallow Graves
by Jennifer Donnelly
3.5 Stars
ARC kindly provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't sure whether to rate this one three or four stars, so I settled in between. I enjoyed the historical part of the novel, being set in the late 1800's, and the fact that Jo wanted more than what society said a girl should say/act/do/be treated.
I wasn't really too involved in finding out the truth about the crime against Jo's father, I was more invested in the story of Jo and Eddie, and of Fay. I guessed Mad Mary's identity early on, so was not surprised by the revelation of it later in the book.
I enjoyed reading this book, but it didn't hold quite the allure of other historical fiction books I have read.
A great idea for a story overall, and I wouldn't say it was terrible or anything. Not too sure if I would recommend this one or not. More than likely I would.
ARC kindly provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't sure whether to rate this one three or four stars, so I settled in between. I enjoyed the historical part of the novel, being set in the late 1800's, and the fact that Jo wanted more than what society said a girl should say/act/do/be treated.
I wasn't really too involved in finding out the truth about the crime against Jo's father, I was more invested in the story of Jo and Eddie, and of Fay. I guessed Mad Mary's identity early on, so was not surprised by the revelation of it later in the book.
I enjoyed reading this book, but it didn't hold quite the allure of other historical fiction books I have read.
A great idea for a story overall, and I wouldn't say it was terrible or anything. Not too sure if I would recommend this one or not. More than likely I would.