A review by booksborrowed
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In death, secrets are either buried or revealed. This thriller follows three estranged siblings, Beth, Nicole, and Michael, after their mothers death. Beth is the devoted daughter who took care of her mother after her father's disappearance seven years prior. Nicole is an addict who hides from all the feelings. Michael was the one that got out, now a successful tech guy.

As the siblings are going through their parents belongings, they discover a buried secret. The shock of what their parents had done sends them spiraling and I could not get enough. This story is a page turner. Something new is always happening. I really enjoyed the multiple points of view from each sibling and the flash backs from the  mother, Laura. Rose does well with the timeline of this story and bringing it all together. 

My biggest problem with the writing was repetitive phrases.

Beth often times "did not say anything", because she she had nothing to say.

However this was minor and easily overlooked.