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A review by booksuperpower
A Secret To The Grave by Jane Blythe
2.0
A Secret to the Grave by Jane Blythe is a 2014 by Bear Spots Publications release.
This book has been languishing in my KU library for a long time. I’m trying to get more use from my subscription, starting with the books I already have checked out.
The novel’s plot was promising, and was a unique twist on the usual romantic suspense/ serial killer type story. However, I had some big issues with the book- the characterizations, plot, pacing, plausibility and with the flow of the novel.
The pacing was too brisk, which left threads hanging and the characters underdeveloped.
Unfortunately, the suspense and urgency faltered, and the romance fell flat.
Having said that, this is a valiant effort for this author, and it is obvious she has raw talent.
This looks like, based on publication dates, this book is a debut novel, and I see Ms. Blythe now has four subsequent installments in this series, as well as one or two other series under her belt, all of them very well received.
I’m sure this first book, which I’m guessing is self or independently published, is just a bit rocky and experience has most likely paved the way for more quality publications in the future. Although this one didn’t work so well for me, I’m a willing to see how well this author has developed and am willing to read other books in the series in the future.
2 stars
This book has been languishing in my KU library for a long time. I’m trying to get more use from my subscription, starting with the books I already have checked out.
The novel’s plot was promising, and was a unique twist on the usual romantic suspense/ serial killer type story. However, I had some big issues with the book- the characterizations, plot, pacing, plausibility and with the flow of the novel.
The pacing was too brisk, which left threads hanging and the characters underdeveloped.
Unfortunately, the suspense and urgency faltered, and the romance fell flat.
Having said that, this is a valiant effort for this author, and it is obvious she has raw talent.
This looks like, based on publication dates, this book is a debut novel, and I see Ms. Blythe now has four subsequent installments in this series, as well as one or two other series under her belt, all of them very well received.
I’m sure this first book, which I’m guessing is self or independently published, is just a bit rocky and experience has most likely paved the way for more quality publications in the future. Although this one didn’t work so well for me, I’m a willing to see how well this author has developed and am willing to read other books in the series in the future.
2 stars