House of Blossom

by Karen Raymond

When Heliotrope Blossom is gunned down in the streets of Atlanta, his children suspect their mother, Magnolia Blossom, as the person who hired a hitman. Their theories of the crime empower them to start their own investigations which leads to more crime and a list of other suspects. While their fashion company, House of Blossom, thrives, the Blossom family is thrown into chaos. With little evidence and no leads, will the killer ever be brought to justice?

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2024

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

House of blossom is a fast-paced murder mystery with unpredictable twists and turns. It's captivating and intriguing right from the beginning.

When Heliotrope Blossom is shot to death, his children suspect foul play. And their mother Magnolia is high on your list. House of Blossom is an exemplary elite fashion house that brings fashion and class together. They are a well known family and each one of them is dedicated to the reputation of the establishment.

Magnolia Blossom is an epitome of rich, beautiful, ambitious and composure. However beneath all that, lays a powerful starved and ready to take over the business competitor. But something just doesn't exactly seem right and that's why their elder son Snapdragon Blossom launches his own investigation into the matter along with his siblings.

As their scrutinization deepens further, the company's secrets and possibly more darker plots are revealed leading the readers to question "can you truly trust your family?"

A fantastic and extraordinary mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. The tropes of mystery, suspense, thrills, manipulations, confronted truths, buried lies and ploys were absolutely well done. If I had to describe the book in a single sentence then it would be "highly addictive and a compulsive page-tuner." I truly hope this gets picked up for a tv series adaptation because it has all the markings for a heart pounding, acclaiming murder mystery storyline. Each character gives you a part of the narration that keeps you guessing that their intentions and interests.

I'd highly recommend House of Blossom to the readers who are enthusiasts of mystery, suspense, propulsive plotline and unforgettable characters. This one kept me guessing until the end, and couldn't put it down!

[booksbymonth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was such an interesting read. I really wasn't sure what to fully think of the book. It was kind of a wild ride. You have a plethora of family dynamics. However, you are mainly dealing with Snapdragon, the son, and Magnolia, the mother. These two are very opinionated and volatile people. Through the entire novel Snapdragon and his sisters are trying to figure out who murdered their father and Magnolia is angry that she was not given the CEO position of their company. It is a very dysfunctional family, but interesting to read about. I will say that I LOVED the pictures of the flowers throughout, I thought this was really fun and unique.

Thanks Hawthorn & Aster for the ARC.
3.5 stars.

[Liz Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful story with a consistent storyline that keeps you interested and on a smooth ride of not only unravelling the mystery of Heliotrope Blossom's murder, but also sharing the journey of the Blossom children's battle for independence and becoming a unified force. I very much appreciated both well developed stories in this book and connected to more than one character along the way, which deepened my experience of this read. If you are looking for a smooth, consistent, not too wild and not too slow murder mystery, this is the book for you.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

"House of Blossom" by Karen Raymond was a well written book about how family can be the best thing and the worst thing. This book made you want to keep reading to see what happened.
Snapper and his siblings were in a tragic event that changed their lives forever. As they dive into finding out why the event happened, secrets are uncovered. Their mom will do anything to protect the family name even go against her children. Will the children figure out who did before their mother ruins everything.
Highly recommend to those that like suspense.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the overall mystery of this story! I was intrigued from the beginning and wanted to find out who had killed Heliotrope. All of the names of the main characters were fun and I liked the complex dynamics within the family. I think solving the mystery played out well for the most part and had a good time reading this book!

[Lisa Gaede · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique read, from the names of the characters, to the storyline. Once I was a few chapters in, I couldn't wait to pick it back up and see what would happen next. There were twists and surprises throughout, and a shock at the end to who had the patriarch killed. I would definitely recommend and would look forward to reading more books by this author.

[Gigi Castle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fast read. It kept me intrigued to find who done it. I enjoyed how the brother and sisters came together to solve their dad's murder. I felt that the person who did it and the reasons behind it weren't good enough for the act committed, just my opinion. Overall, it was a good story. Thanks to Hawthorn & Aster for the opportunity to be part of the ARC team of House of Blossom.

[Susie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really good! I initially struggled with the names but soon, the story took over and I could not put it down. So many twists and turns that I never saw coming. Really loved the ending as well. Cannot wait to read more

[Alanna Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good mystery with lost of twists and turns along the way. Thank you Hawthorn & Aster for the opportunity to read this book!

[Erin Saulpaugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was suspenseful. It was a wild ride. This was more like a mystery. Dysfunctional family, which I related to. I would recommend

[Dyan Fiorentino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Read.

Intriguing book with lots of plots and turns. Who did it? Love crime mystery books and this one was good.

[jenniferlea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I didn’t see that coming but I isn’t always the person you least expect
I would have liked a little more at the end…you’re guilty & bye…what happens after that???

[Samantha P · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a page turner, as I read it I felt like it had a similar vibe as the show succession. It does have a twist and gets you emotionally invested in the characters. Overall I do recommend and look forward to reading more books by Karen Raymond.