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A review by tien
His Right Hand by Mette Ivie Harrison
3.0
I enjoyed the first book of the series due to the thoughtfulness of the protagonist (and author?). This sequel is just as thoughtful but unlike the first book, the primary concern in this one is LGTBQIA and how it's being perceived in Mormon communities. I must say it was a struggle to read the back & forth arguments though I did appreciate author's note in that this was inspired by a friend's struggle.
While the mystery itself was intriguing, it was a heartbreaking one. I feel for these characters. I did enjoy, however, the portrayal of protagonist's marriage that isn't on the verge of breakdown or dysfunctional. They went through some rough patches in this book so it's not perfect but it works. The ending, however, too closely resembling the first book and for the protagonist to be involved in a car chase was a little unbelievable.
While the mystery itself was intriguing, it was a heartbreaking one. I feel for these characters. I did enjoy, however, the portrayal of protagonist's marriage that isn't on the verge of breakdown or dysfunctional. They went through some rough patches in this book so it's not perfect but it works. The ending, however, too closely resembling the first book and for the protagonist to be involved in a car chase was a little unbelievable.