A review by jenniee_reads
The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

If you’re looking for a book that is the perfect summer beach read, but also great for the fall/winter months, this one is definitely it. I listened to this on audio and absolutely devoured it. I typically only listen to audiobooks in the car on my way to/from work, but it got to a point where I was sitting in my driveway for a good 30+ minutes after getting home because I needed to know what was going to happen next. Although somewhat predictable, the writing was great and I instantly fell in love with the characters, especially Ava. I will admit that Joe somewhat annoyed me off and on though. I also feel like the book itself was unnecessarily long and there were scenes that could have been edited out without affecting the storyline. This was the first book I have read (or listened to) by Mary Kay Andrews and I can’t wait to read more from her!
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