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Homewrecker
They say it is quietest in the eye of a storm...they lied.
Bronwyn’s mother is late. Again. Sitting on the edge of the sidewalk, waiting, Bronwyn figures she’s flaked out again. She’s always flaking out. Stomping home ready for a fight, Bronwyn is met by a cataclysmic tornado heading directly toward their run-down trailer. Bronwyn barely escapes with her life. Her mother isn’t as lucky.
Enter Senator Soliday, a.k.a. Bronwyn’s estranged father, who shows up at the hospital and takes her home with him, to a family she’s never been a part of, to people who have proved again and again they don’t want her. Confused, resentful, absolutely raging, Bronwyn enters a world she’s never been privy to, while reeling from the news that her mother wasn’t killed by the tornado but murdered.
Torn between two identities: the daughter of a single drug addict and the middle child of a well-respected senator, Bronwyn is forced to navigate through this new, unfamiliar life alone and with a gut feeling she can’t shake.
Her mother’s killer isn’t unfamiliar...
Bronwyn’s mother is late. Again. Sitting on the edge of the sidewalk, waiting, Bronwyn figures she’s flaked out again. She’s always flaking out. Stomping home ready for a fight, Bronwyn is met by a cataclysmic tornado heading directly toward their run-down trailer. Bronwyn barely escapes with her life. Her mother isn’t as lucky.
Enter Senator Soliday, a.k.a. Bronwyn’s estranged father, who shows up at the hospital and takes her home with him, to a family she’s never been a part of, to people who have proved again and again they don’t want her. Confused, resentful, absolutely raging, Bronwyn enters a world she’s never been privy to, while reeling from the news that her mother wasn’t killed by the tornado but murdered.
Torn between two identities: the daughter of a single drug addict and the middle child of a well-respected senator, Bronwyn is forced to navigate through this new, unfamiliar life alone and with a gut feeling she can’t shake.
Her mother’s killer isn’t unfamiliar...
392 pages, Hardcover
First published May 18, 2021
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Deanna Cameron
2 books113 followersDeanna Cameron has been writing on Wattpad since she was sixteen using the pseudonym LyssFrom1996. In 2015, she posted her novel, What Happened That Night, on the platform with over a million reads and has gone on to be published throughout Europe and North America. Her second novel, Homewrecker, will be published in May 2021. Born in Ontario, Canada, Deanna now resides in Western New York where she attends university, listens obsessively to show-tunes, and tries desperately to keep her plants alive.
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March 28, 2022
You know when you're reading a book and at times you're like, oh this can be nice- and then, you're like:
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May 15, 2021
I see what you did there, Deanna Cameron. The tornado is a homewrecker AND mother Donna was essentially a homewrecker after having an affair with David Soliday when he was still married to Amy.
This book has something for everyone: the excitement of a tornado and the thrill of a murder to solve, family dynamics galore, how to make a new friend lessons, fun facts and analyses of horror movies, and how not to conduct a delicate police investigation. Although I found Bronwyn to be stubborn as all get out, I did root for her and loved the way her story ended. Book connections: I am reading another book (actually listening to it) about a girl who's life is turned upside down by a tornado sending her to live with her estranged bio dad. It is set in Missouri (my home state) and the name is Torn Away. If you like this one, I'll bet that one will also be a winner.
Thank you to Wattpad for a paperback ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book has something for everyone: the excitement of a tornado and the thrill of a murder to solve, family dynamics galore, how to make a new friend lessons, fun facts and analyses of horror movies, and how not to conduct a delicate police investigation. Although I found Bronwyn to be stubborn as all get out, I did root for her and loved the way her story ended. Book connections: I am reading another book (actually listening to it) about a girl who's life is turned upside down by a tornado sending her to live with her estranged bio dad. It is set in Missouri (my home state) and the name is Torn Away. If you like this one, I'll bet that one will also be a winner.
Thank you to Wattpad for a paperback ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 22, 2021
I was worried this book might be too scary for me, but more than a YA thriller, this book was about family and relationships.
I really enjoyed seeing Bronwyn grow in her relationship with her estranged family, and I enjoyed watching her face the truth of what her mother had hid from her. The twists where enjoyable and the character growth was authentic and grounded.
The romance that bloomed was adorable, but the focus for me was the family dynamics that were explored.
The one issue I had is the injury she gets at the end is not taken seriously? For me, since I work at a hospital, I know how serious that injury is and it felt to me like it wasn't shown to be a big deal. But that's just a personal pet peeve haha
But I really enjoyed this book, and liked how it addresses family drama, economic differences, and manipulative parents in an authentic way.
Thank you Wattpad books for sending me this book to review honestly!
I really enjoyed seeing Bronwyn grow in her relationship with her estranged family, and I enjoyed watching her face the truth of what her mother had hid from her. The twists where enjoyable and the character growth was authentic and grounded.
The romance that bloomed was adorable, but the focus for me was the family dynamics that were explored.
The one issue I had is the injury she gets at the end is not taken seriously? For me, since I work at a hospital, I know how serious that injury is and it felt to me like it wasn't shown to be a big deal. But that's just a personal pet peeve haha
But I really enjoyed this book, and liked how it addresses family drama, economic differences, and manipulative parents in an authentic way.
Thank you Wattpad books for sending me this book to review honestly!
May 12, 2021
Trigger Warnings: murder, uncomfortable sexual encounter, suggested drug use, and underage drinking.
*.·:·.☽✧ 2.5 stars ✧☾.·:·.*
"Homewrecker" follows the story of Bronwyn as she waits for her mother on their small trailer porch after school, only to have to hide in a gas station with her neighbor Kingston as a tornado strikes their hometown. While Bronwyn made it out of the disaster alive, her mother wasn't so lucky. So when Bronwyn's estranged father, Senator David Soliday, takes her home with him to meet the rest of his family, Bronwyn is distant to the rest of the family and wants nothing to do with them. They never cared about her for most of her life, so why would they care now? Confused, resentful, and absolutely raging, Bronwyn enters a world she’s never been introduced to, while reeling from the news that her mother wasn’t killed by the tornado but murdered. Torn between two identities: the daughter of a single drug addict and the middle child of a well-respected senator, Bronwyn is forced to navigate through this new, unfamiliar life alone and with a gut feeling she can’t shake.
Her mother’s killer isn’t unfamiliar.
The plot was intriguing and could've been strong enough to carry the novel if it focused more on the mystery aspect and less on Bronwyn adjusting to a new family while simultaneously acting like Sherlock Holmes to find her mother's murder. In my opinion, I think the mystery part of the novel was sort of rushed and wasn't developed enough. I feel as if there could've been so much more added to the mystery that would've added so much more depth and complexity to the story. Because of this, the plot fell flat for me and just wasn't making sense because it didn't truly pertain to the synopsis.
And the writing was pretty standard, but confusing at times.
[page 260]
"David sighed. "He [Kingston] left his brownies"
I nodded, not meeting his eyes.
"They weren't good. You know what he did to them?"
"They're vegan"
"Your mother used to make really good brownies. From a box, but she would add things to make it taste better...."
I kind of understand what David was trying to say, but I was confused because it seemed to me like he was trying to insinuate that Kingston added some substance to the brownies. Yet instead of David continuing to talk about that point, he then talks about how Bronwyn's mother made brownies. This could just be how David's character is supposed to act, but he doesn't speak this way in other conversations with other characters, so I'm presuming that the writing is to blame.
In addition to that, the characters of this novel... weren't great.
Bronwyn Larson-Soliday was naive and close-minded. I couldn't stand how she jumped to conclusions so quickly without fully reviewing the evidence and explaining her theory to others. And in the process, she ended up hurting other people with her unreasonable theories and claims. But instead of correctly apologizing to the people hurt because of said claims and trying to understand why they're hurt, she tried to show how since she's been through this, that, and the third that she shouldn't be held accountable. That behavior was very annoying, and even when she did make valid points about her mother's murder, I couldn't focus on those because she went back to making foolish claims. Her character did change after gaining new perspectives and meeting new people, but the way she treated people did not help me enjoy the novel any more than I already did.
[page 275]""[Andi] You're so......narrow-minded! My parents didn't just buy you stuff, they gave you somewhere to live when all you had was a broken-down, rusted old trailer, and that was before the tornado hit it! My mom got you a therapist for when we go home, sh enrolled you in private school, and Dad has been making you a freaking vegetable garden because you wanted one!"
[Bronwyn]"That's just more stuff, more money thrown at everything like that makes it all better-"
She laughed, sardonically. "Seriously? "You're the one who's so hung up on money".
"Because I never had any! You're, like, numb to it. You don't even care."
"We don't care? We do all those things for you! To make you happy, but you're the one who never cares. When your mom died, I gave you my bed so you didn't have to sit on the floor. When you blew off work to get drunk with Kingston, I covered for you with Sheila and Hank. Jason and Kimberly have been scrambling to find something for you at their wedding so you don't feel left out. All of this, literally everything we've done since you got here, was such a waste because it didn't matter to you at all."
I was quiet for a moment, a tightness building in my chest."
Donna Larson (Bronwyn's mom) had good intentions, but couldn't execute them well. She had a fair share of secrets she kept from Bronwyn that truly messed with Bronwyn when they were revealed. And since some are revealed that relate to Donna's murder, I wish that there was some way I could have learned her reasoning for keeping those secrets from Bronwyn for so many years about Donna's addiction and her relationship with David.
David and Amy Soliday pretty much did the most they could to provide for Bronwyn after they met her, but couldn't communicate well with her. Because they couldn't be honest with Bronwyn at first, Amy, David, and Bronwyn because more divided. But towards the end, they become more vulnerable with her, so they ended up bonding. Yet I would've liked to learn more about the dynamic between David, Amy, and Donna because that could've been explored a lot more than just the surface-level situation.
Kingston Castaneda was a dusty 20-year-old who was horrible at lying. I can't say much about him without spoiling, so I'll leave it at this: Kingston was a horrible character that I despised once I put the puzzle pieces together.
Andi Soliday was cold and distant at first, but opens up to Bronwyn farther into the story, so they end up having a real sisterly bond. I truly enjoyed learning about why Andi was so distant towards Bronwyn because it added more complexity to their relationship. To be honest, I didn't like Andi at first because I thought she was really stuck-up, but my opinion of her changed as I saw more of who she was and her goals.
Ethan Denver was sweet and selfless, but insecure about not only his body but his abilities as a whole. I liked how Bronwyn was able to help Ethan confront his insecurities, and then it's shown that Ethan is becoming a little more confident in himself towards the end of the novel. In addition to that, Ethan really brought some humor and amusement to the book. I mean, he loves horror films so much that he would always share horror movie facts that made the book somewhat entertaining. But I don't know why Ethan supported and comforted Bronwyn while she did all that foolish stuff.
Also, I don't know if it's just me, but it felt like there were so many additional characters being introduced that I just couldn't keep up. I can't even recall how many siblings Bronwyn had because they were insignificant. I honestly don't think there were that many supporting characters, but the problem was that these supporting characters didn't have enough of a presence in this story to be remembered or deemed significant. Again, this might not be a valid critique because it could only apply to me, but I just wanted to make that point anyway.
To conclude, "Homewrecker" had so many weak spots and flaws that prevented me from enjoying this novel. I'm thinking that maybe this wasn't made for me because I just didn't enjoy it. But if you're someone who likes novels with a protagonist who pretends to be the naive version of Sherlock Holmes, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this book.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this title!
Blog Review
*.·:·.☽✧ 2.5 stars ✧☾.·:·.*
"Homewrecker" follows the story of Bronwyn as she waits for her mother on their small trailer porch after school, only to have to hide in a gas station with her neighbor Kingston as a tornado strikes their hometown. While Bronwyn made it out of the disaster alive, her mother wasn't so lucky. So when Bronwyn's estranged father, Senator David Soliday, takes her home with him to meet the rest of his family, Bronwyn is distant to the rest of the family and wants nothing to do with them. They never cared about her for most of her life, so why would they care now? Confused, resentful, and absolutely raging, Bronwyn enters a world she’s never been introduced to, while reeling from the news that her mother wasn’t killed by the tornado but murdered. Torn between two identities: the daughter of a single drug addict and the middle child of a well-respected senator, Bronwyn is forced to navigate through this new, unfamiliar life alone and with a gut feeling she can’t shake.
Her mother’s killer isn’t unfamiliar.
The plot was intriguing and could've been strong enough to carry the novel if it focused more on the mystery aspect and less on Bronwyn adjusting to a new family while simultaneously acting like Sherlock Holmes to find her mother's murder. In my opinion, I think the mystery part of the novel was sort of rushed and wasn't developed enough. I feel as if there could've been so much more added to the mystery that would've added so much more depth and complexity to the story. Because of this, the plot fell flat for me and just wasn't making sense because it didn't truly pertain to the synopsis.
And the writing was pretty standard, but confusing at times.
[page 260]
"David sighed. "He [Kingston] left his brownies"
I nodded, not meeting his eyes.
"They weren't good. You know what he did to them?"
"They're vegan"
"Your mother used to make really good brownies. From a box, but she would add things to make it taste better...."
I kind of understand what David was trying to say, but I was confused because it seemed to me like he was trying to insinuate that Kingston added some substance to the brownies. Yet instead of David continuing to talk about that point, he then talks about how Bronwyn's mother made brownies. This could just be how David's character is supposed to act, but he doesn't speak this way in other conversations with other characters, so I'm presuming that the writing is to blame.
In addition to that, the characters of this novel... weren't great.
Bronwyn Larson-Soliday was naive and close-minded. I couldn't stand how she jumped to conclusions so quickly without fully reviewing the evidence and explaining her theory to others. And in the process, she ended up hurting other people with her unreasonable theories and claims. But instead of correctly apologizing to the people hurt because of said claims and trying to understand why they're hurt, she tried to show how since she's been through this, that, and the third that she shouldn't be held accountable. That behavior was very annoying, and even when she did make valid points about her mother's murder, I couldn't focus on those because she went back to making foolish claims. Her character did change after gaining new perspectives and meeting new people, but the way she treated people did not help me enjoy the novel any more than I already did.
[page 275]""[Andi] You're so......narrow-minded! My parents didn't just buy you stuff, they gave you somewhere to live when all you had was a broken-down, rusted old trailer, and that was before the tornado hit it! My mom got you a therapist for when we go home, sh enrolled you in private school, and Dad has been making you a freaking vegetable garden because you wanted one!"
[Bronwyn]"That's just more stuff, more money thrown at everything like that makes it all better-"
She laughed, sardonically. "Seriously? "You're the one who's so hung up on money".
"Because I never had any! You're, like, numb to it. You don't even care."
"We don't care? We do all those things for you! To make you happy, but you're the one who never cares. When your mom died, I gave you my bed so you didn't have to sit on the floor. When you blew off work to get drunk with Kingston, I covered for you with Sheila and Hank. Jason and Kimberly have been scrambling to find something for you at their wedding so you don't feel left out. All of this, literally everything we've done since you got here, was such a waste because it didn't matter to you at all."
I was quiet for a moment, a tightness building in my chest."
Donna Larson (Bronwyn's mom) had good intentions, but couldn't execute them well. She had a fair share of secrets she kept from Bronwyn that truly messed with Bronwyn when they were revealed. And since some are revealed that relate to Donna's murder, I wish that there was some way I could have learned her reasoning for keeping those secrets from Bronwyn for so many years about Donna's addiction and her relationship with David.
David and Amy Soliday pretty much did the most they could to provide for Bronwyn after they met her, but couldn't communicate well with her. Because they couldn't be honest with Bronwyn at first, Amy, David, and Bronwyn because more divided. But towards the end, they become more vulnerable with her, so they ended up bonding. Yet I would've liked to learn more about the dynamic between David, Amy, and Donna because that could've been explored a lot more than just the surface-level situation.
Kingston Castaneda was a dusty 20-year-old who was horrible at lying. I can't say much about him without spoiling, so I'll leave it at this: Kingston was a horrible character that I despised once I put the puzzle pieces together.
Andi Soliday was cold and distant at first, but opens up to Bronwyn farther into the story, so they end up having a real sisterly bond. I truly enjoyed learning about why Andi was so distant towards Bronwyn because it added more complexity to their relationship. To be honest, I didn't like Andi at first because I thought she was really stuck-up, but my opinion of her changed as I saw more of who she was and her goals.
Ethan Denver was sweet and selfless, but insecure about not only his body but his abilities as a whole. I liked how Bronwyn was able to help Ethan confront his insecurities, and then it's shown that Ethan is becoming a little more confident in himself towards the end of the novel. In addition to that, Ethan really brought some humor and amusement to the book. I mean, he loves horror films so much that he would always share horror movie facts that made the book somewhat entertaining. But I don't know why Ethan supported and comforted Bronwyn while she did all that foolish stuff.
Also, I don't know if it's just me, but it felt like there were so many additional characters being introduced that I just couldn't keep up. I can't even recall how many siblings Bronwyn had because they were insignificant. I honestly don't think there were that many supporting characters, but the problem was that these supporting characters didn't have enough of a presence in this story to be remembered or deemed significant. Again, this might not be a valid critique because it could only apply to me, but I just wanted to make that point anyway.
To conclude, "Homewrecker" had so many weak spots and flaws that prevented me from enjoying this novel. I'm thinking that maybe this wasn't made for me because I just didn't enjoy it. But if you're someone who likes novels with a protagonist who pretends to be the naive version of Sherlock Holmes, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this book.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this title!
Blog Review
June 2, 2021
📚 Hello Book Friends! HOMEWRECKER by Deanna Cameron is an awesome book. I was not sure what to expect and I can say that this book surpassed all my expectations. I particularly enjoyed the main character, Bronwyn. The author succeeded to make me feel her pain, confusion, and anger. It is a deep and emotional character. The plot is solid and poignant. And look at this cover… it is such a great representation of the story. I truly enjoyed this read.
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June 22, 2023
The pace was quite suitable for me (it was fast enough to keep me interested but slow enough for me to process the information. The book was surprisingly wholesome in some parts and some parts kept me on my toes. I enjoyed the relationship progress between the main character - Bronwyn, and her new family.
But Bronwyn's character annoyed me. She felt so narrow-minded and hypocritical (which could be the author's intention, but we never know). I just felt that I couldn't really enjoy the book properly because of how she was so stubborn. It kind of made me want to go into the book and give her a smack.
In addition, some parts of the story weren't really executed properly. There were a lot of characters introduced at once and I had to go check from the beginning to see if they were one of her siblings. This book was more focused on family bonding and connections than the mystery surrounding her mom's death which was okay to me but her other siblings didn't really stand out much. Natalie was basically pushed away as a whining child after she was introduced and Danny, we only saw him a couple of times.
The plot was semi-enjoyable but I just wished that some spots were more "hollowed out"
But Bronwyn's character annoyed me. She felt so narrow-minded and hypocritical (which could be the author's intention, but we never know). I just felt that I couldn't really enjoy the book properly because of how she was so stubborn. It kind of made me want to go into the book and give her a smack.
In addition, some parts of the story weren't really executed properly. There were a lot of characters introduced at once and I had to go check from the beginning to see if they were one of her siblings. This book was more focused on family bonding and connections than the mystery surrounding her mom's death which was okay to me but her other siblings didn't really stand out much. Natalie was basically pushed away as a whining child after she was introduced and Danny, we only saw him a couple of times.
The plot was semi-enjoyable but I just wished that some spots were more "hollowed out"
September 1, 2022
I have say this book I am a little on the fence because I am not sure it is a thriller, as I am used to reading. I liked that there was some mystery in this book but I was not grabbed like I wanted to be. I think the title is unique in the fact that it represented a few different ways the word homewrecker can be used or thought about. I think for me the book fell a little off with the mystery part. I did like some of the characters but for me the book in some parts were just not believable. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
April 1, 2022
There are two sides to every story. How you remember the before. And how it reveals itself after. But what if you believe neither?
I really like it when I go into books not knowing much about them and then loving the book! This book is an example of that. Bronwyn Larson lives in a trailer park with her mom, who has trouble holding down a job and is a drug addict. On Bronwyn's last day of school, a tornado hits her small town, destroying their home and now her mother is missing. Bronwyn never knew much about her father--Senator David Soliday--but now that her mom is likely dead, Bronwyn must go stay with him and his family. But when it turns out that her mother is actually dead from murder and not from the storm, things get complicated (to say the least). Bronwyn was the result of an affair David had with her mother, and now she is thrust into a new life at a lake house and being around people with more money than she's ever known before.
Bronwyn is upset about the whole situation because she feels that David and his wife Amy don't actually want her, because that's what her mother always told her. But it turns out that isn't entirely true, they did want contact with Bronwyn, but it was in fact her mother who hid Bronwyn from them in order to keep her daughter to herself. Bronwyn's mom wanted something for herself, not wanting to share her with people who could give her a better life. Now Bronwyn has new siblings who don't quite know what to think of her....especially Andi who is around the same age as Bronwyn. Andi wants to know why Bronwyn never responded to the letters that she sent, but Bronwyn never got any letters. And that's just one example of how everything got messed up for everyone involved.
There's a lot going on in this book, but it's well worth the read! Content Warnings: murder, tornados, illegitimate children, drug addiction.
I really like it when I go into books not knowing much about them and then loving the book! This book is an example of that. Bronwyn Larson lives in a trailer park with her mom, who has trouble holding down a job and is a drug addict. On Bronwyn's last day of school, a tornado hits her small town, destroying their home and now her mother is missing. Bronwyn never knew much about her father--Senator David Soliday--but now that her mom is likely dead, Bronwyn must go stay with him and his family. But when it turns out that her mother is actually dead from murder and not from the storm, things get complicated (to say the least). Bronwyn was the result of an affair David had with her mother, and now she is thrust into a new life at a lake house and being around people with more money than she's ever known before.
Bronwyn is upset about the whole situation because she feels that David and his wife Amy don't actually want her, because that's what her mother always told her. But it turns out that isn't entirely true, they did want contact with Bronwyn, but it was in fact her mother who hid Bronwyn from them in order to keep her daughter to herself. Bronwyn's mom wanted something for herself, not wanting to share her with people who could give her a better life. Now Bronwyn has new siblings who don't quite know what to think of her....especially Andi who is around the same age as Bronwyn. Andi wants to know why Bronwyn never responded to the letters that she sent, but Bronwyn never got any letters. And that's just one example of how everything got messed up for everyone involved.
There's a lot going on in this book, but it's well worth the read! Content Warnings: murder, tornados, illegitimate children, drug addiction.
July 12, 2021
This was surprisingly good. I’m always leery of books published on platforms like Wattpad. I’m a strong believer in the need for a good editor. This book was well plotted and moved at a good pace. The characters were well drawn and compelling. This is a solid YA read and work soft those who want a little romance and for those who like a little mystery or suspense. I’ll recommend this to students.
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October 21, 2022I rated , Homewrecker by Donna Camron 4 stars because , it was very good and it lived up to my expectations and i really enjoyed reading it and i couldn’t put it down, The setting goes from a small trailer, to a lake house , to a wedding, to the work, The book follows a girl named Bronwyn and the challenges she faces throughout the book. I discovered this book at my school library when we did “speed dating” . I was really drawn to the book, and found myself watching it the whole time and I ended up loving it. I found myself really liking this book and felt that i could connect to it. Throughout the book it had a lot of emotional pull and that made me so drawn in it , I would read it all the time and would definitely read it many more times. Would you read a book by this arthur?. I would , i really like the way she writes, and how descriptive it is, but its descriptive in a good way, makes you wanna keep reading it and see what happens next
November 3, 2020
Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Homewrecker in exchange for an honest review.
Described as for fans of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, I'd argue that Homewrecker's biggest blight is its categorization as a mystery when in reality, I'd consider this a family-drama first and foremost.
After her mother's death in what at first appears to be a tornado but is soon discovered to be a probable murder, Bronwyn goes to live with the wealthy family of the father she barely knows. Thrown from her life in a trailer with her mother into the public eye as a state senator's daughter, Bronwyn grapples with family, friendship, love, and the loss of her mother.
As a drama, this is well done, but we only ever get 2 possible murder suspects (one of whom is so obviously a red herring from a narrative perspective that you pretty much rule him out from the get go because mystery books always need a twist) so as a mystery, this fell really flat and I think attempting to ride off of the coattails of some really well developed mysteries may turn people against this.
Described as for fans of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, I'd argue that Homewrecker's biggest blight is its categorization as a mystery when in reality, I'd consider this a family-drama first and foremost.
After her mother's death in what at first appears to be a tornado but is soon discovered to be a probable murder, Bronwyn goes to live with the wealthy family of the father she barely knows. Thrown from her life in a trailer with her mother into the public eye as a state senator's daughter, Bronwyn grapples with family, friendship, love, and the loss of her mother.
As a drama, this is well done, but we only ever get 2 possible murder suspects (one of whom is so obviously a red herring from a narrative perspective that you pretty much rule him out from the get go because mystery books always need a twist) so as a mystery, this fell really flat and I think attempting to ride off of the coattails of some really well developed mysteries may turn people against this.
January 25, 2021
I didn't like this book. If I was not on the hook to review it, I would have ditched it about 1/3 of the way through.
Was it a mystery? Was it a family drama? Was it a summer love story? There were many things going on and none of them were done well.
Mostly, I didn't like the characters or the writing. I felt like I was reading a book written by one of my high school students. The characters were not well defined or believable. The dialog was cringe worthy at times. It read like a middle school book that had older characters.
In the same paragraph that the characters are driving 45 minutes to confront a murder suspect's drug dealer, they are also quipping, "Jinx. You owe me a coke?" Really? While there were some really tough topics introduced - drug addiction, poverty, wealth inequality, abandonment, murder, loss of a parent, loss of a home, trying to fit in with a new family, finding a place in an entirely new setting.... None of them were addressed seriously. I felt like I had whiplash while reading this. Serious topic, some trite quip or gloss over.
Is Bronwyn going to find solace in the natural world? Is she going to morn her mother? Connect with Jude? No. She is going to dance with her summer (maybe) fling and make his dreams of writing screenplays hers? Where did that come from? I thought maybe Bronwyn would feel compelled to help her former town with the devastation from the tornado? Petition her newfound father to donate to help drug effected areas?
I can't believe that Officer Porterfield would put herself on the line with a Senator's daughter whether she planned to leave the police force or not. None of these characters really ever had any consequences for their actions whether past or present in the book.
I just found this book to be empty. I wanted it to be a fast paced mystery full of suspense and intrigue. It was not that.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!
Was it a mystery? Was it a family drama? Was it a summer love story? There were many things going on and none of them were done well.
Mostly, I didn't like the characters or the writing. I felt like I was reading a book written by one of my high school students. The characters were not well defined or believable. The dialog was cringe worthy at times. It read like a middle school book that had older characters.
In the same paragraph that the characters are driving 45 minutes to confront a murder suspect's drug dealer, they are also quipping, "Jinx. You owe me a coke?" Really? While there were some really tough topics introduced - drug addiction, poverty, wealth inequality, abandonment, murder, loss of a parent, loss of a home, trying to fit in with a new family, finding a place in an entirely new setting.... None of them were addressed seriously. I felt like I had whiplash while reading this. Serious topic, some trite quip or gloss over.
Is Bronwyn going to find solace in the natural world? Is she going to morn her mother? Connect with Jude? No. She is going to dance with her summer (maybe) fling and make his dreams of writing screenplays hers? Where did that come from? I thought maybe Bronwyn would feel compelled to help her former town with the devastation from the tornado? Petition her newfound father to donate to help drug effected areas?
I can't believe that Officer Porterfield would put herself on the line with a Senator's daughter whether she planned to leave the police force or not. None of these characters really ever had any consequences for their actions whether past or present in the book.
I just found this book to be empty. I wanted it to be a fast paced mystery full of suspense and intrigue. It was not that.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!
December 3, 2020
Although this book says it's a murder mystery its more of a family drama. It does have a murder etc. But the murder part was pretty predictable since there are only two choices. The family drama felt very real and I did enjoy it but I think this one would be better to check out via the library.
June 6, 2022
Based on the plot, I thought this book would keep me on the edge of my seat. But honestly, I kept losing interest while reading it because I didn't feel any suspense at all, so it took me a while to finish...
May 8, 2021
I like when a book keeps building and you think the plot is going one way only to have it be whipped around and go a completely different way - just like a tornado.🌪 That is HOMEWRECKER by @deeelizabethc a novel about a girl, Bronwyn, who survives a tornado, but her mother isn’t so lucky. She’s sent to live with her estranged father and his family and adjust to a completely new lifestyle while coping with the news that the tornado didn’t kill her mom - it was murder. What I expected was a YA thriller, but what I received from Bronwyn’s story was so much more and I really enjoyed the ride!
Yes, HOMEWRECKER is a thriller. Bronwyn is unsure and puzzled about the murder of her mother, but Deanna Cameron gave us as the readers so many more moments and genres mixed in that it made the book exciting and twisty ride. It’s not just a thriller. It’s a story of a family. It’s a romance. It’s a coming of age story because Brownyn has to figure out where she fits in. While all those things might sound like a jumbled mess in a one sentence- thriller, family drama, romance, coming of age - Cameron weaves them all together so nicely that you can’t help but root for Bronwyn on her journey even when she is making a few unwise decisions along the way.
The more I dived into this book, the more I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed it! Deanna Cameron has a wonderful writing style and I definitely would read other books by her in the future as well as recommend HOMEWRECKER to friends. It’s an interesting and thrilling read that will even pull on your heartstrings - definitely check it out!
HOMEWRECKER is on sale May 18th.
Thank you to @WattpadBooks for the #gifted copy!
Content Warning: (listed in book) murder, uncomfortable sexual encounter, suggested drug use, underage drinking;(from my reading) alcoholism, drug addiction, death of parent, issues of parental abandonment
Yes, HOMEWRECKER is a thriller. Bronwyn is unsure and puzzled about the murder of her mother, but Deanna Cameron gave us as the readers so many more moments and genres mixed in that it made the book exciting and twisty ride. It’s not just a thriller. It’s a story of a family. It’s a romance. It’s a coming of age story because Brownyn has to figure out where she fits in. While all those things might sound like a jumbled mess in a one sentence- thriller, family drama, romance, coming of age - Cameron weaves them all together so nicely that you can’t help but root for Bronwyn on her journey even when she is making a few unwise decisions along the way.
The more I dived into this book, the more I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed it! Deanna Cameron has a wonderful writing style and I definitely would read other books by her in the future as well as recommend HOMEWRECKER to friends. It’s an interesting and thrilling read that will even pull on your heartstrings - definitely check it out!
HOMEWRECKER is on sale May 18th.
Thank you to @WattpadBooks for the #gifted copy!
Content Warning: (listed in book) murder, uncomfortable sexual encounter, suggested drug use, underage drinking;(from my reading) alcoholism, drug addiction, death of parent, issues of parental abandonment
April 26, 2021
*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s about a girl named Bronwyn who lives with her mom until one day a tornado kills her and has to move in with her dad’s family. Until she realizes her mom didn’t die from the tornado but was murdered. I enjoyed this new story which I felt was unique to add in a natural disaster to the story of a murder. The setting was well done and very imaginable with flowy writing. The pacing was great and I enjoyed seeing the different viewpoints of the main character having a wealthy family now vs her old past life with her barely having money for necessities. It was nice to see that viewpoint of current life situations in this book. A problem I had with this book was that the mystery was a little weak as I already guessed who possible killed Bronwyn’s mom.
The main character Bronwyn, goes through a lot in this book. She kind of annoyed me a little at some points but also it was understandable why she was acting the way she was. It was nice to see her develop through out the story by letting her new family into her live. The side characters were also greatly written and I enjoyed knowing about Bronwyn’s new family who were very accepting of her. It was nice to see Bronwyn making friends that help her grow throughout the story. The murderer was greatly written but a little easy to predict in my opinion. There is romance in this book and I thought it was very cute between the couple.
The ending was well done and you can see the huge development from the beginning till the end. I’m a sucker for great developments in a book and it was just nice to see Bronwyn being accepted and cared for. I had little problems with this book though I have to say it was greatly written and a book that I binge read fast because of the writing. I recommend reading this book as I think you, the readers, will enjoy it very much.
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s about a girl named Bronwyn who lives with her mom until one day a tornado kills her and has to move in with her dad’s family. Until she realizes her mom didn’t die from the tornado but was murdered. I enjoyed this new story which I felt was unique to add in a natural disaster to the story of a murder. The setting was well done and very imaginable with flowy writing. The pacing was great and I enjoyed seeing the different viewpoints of the main character having a wealthy family now vs her old past life with her barely having money for necessities. It was nice to see that viewpoint of current life situations in this book. A problem I had with this book was that the mystery was a little weak as I already guessed who possible killed Bronwyn’s mom.
The main character Bronwyn, goes through a lot in this book. She kind of annoyed me a little at some points but also it was understandable why she was acting the way she was. It was nice to see her develop through out the story by letting her new family into her live. The side characters were also greatly written and I enjoyed knowing about Bronwyn’s new family who were very accepting of her. It was nice to see Bronwyn making friends that help her grow throughout the story. The murderer was greatly written but a little easy to predict in my opinion. There is romance in this book and I thought it was very cute between the couple.
The ending was well done and you can see the huge development from the beginning till the end. I’m a sucker for great developments in a book and it was just nice to see Bronwyn being accepted and cared for. I had little problems with this book though I have to say it was greatly written and a book that I binge read fast because of the writing. I recommend reading this book as I think you, the readers, will enjoy it very much.
July 6, 2022
Ein leider etwas enttäuschender Jugend-Thriller über die Schülerin Bronwyn, die nach einem schlimmen Tornado feststellt, dass ihre Mutter in all dem Trubel ermordet wurde. Deshalb muss sie zu ihrem Vater, dem reichen Senator mit der perfekten Familie, ziehen, mit dem ihrer Mom damals eine Affäre hatte. Und als wäre es nicht schon kompliziert genug, mit dieser neuen Situation klar zu kommen, ist da auch noch der Mord an ihrer Mom, den Bronwyn unbedingt aufklären muss - denn keiner könnte das besser als sie. Die Ausgangssituation der Geschichte klingt sehr interessant und man erwartet förmlich einen mitreißenden Plot mit Wendungen und Familiengeheimnissen. Nur leider wird einem dann relativ schnell klar, dass dem nicht so ist; die ersten paar Seiten reißt einen die Story vielleicht noch mit, aber danach versucht Bronwyn einfach nur, sich mit ihrer neuen Familie zu arrangieren und es bahnt sich eine Lovestory mit dem Nachbarsjungen an, die aber zum Glück vollkommen in Ordnung und nicht kitschig ist. Sprich gibt es leider keine Plottwists und Bronwyn bemüht sich auch nur ganz am Rande, den Mord aufzuklären. Auch die Auflösung kann einen dann leider nicht umhauen, da sie relativ offensichtlich ist - immerhin gibt es kaum wirkliche Verdächtige. Dennoch ist Bronwyn eine ganz gute Protagonistin und überzeugt mit ihrer Ehrlichkeit und ihrem Selbstbewusstsein und auch der Schreibstil, der aus ihrer Sicht erzählt, liest sich ganz gut. Insgesamt also durchaus ein unterhaltsames Buch, das man mal lesen kann, aber spannend wird es leider nicht, da der Großteil des Potenzials einfach verschenkt wurde.
August 24, 2022
Thank you to the publisher for sending me this book, I was lucky enough to win this book in a giveaway from the publisher. Right from the start I was hooked on this story and finding out more about how this girls life was going to turn out. Page 8 and I was like holy sh*t this is happening!
The storyline is mostly about Bronwyn coming to terms with her mother and her newfound family, and less about the murder investigation itself. There were some moments where she investigated, and I enjoyed that, but I almost enjoyed the way she clashed and went through growing pains with her newfound family even more. I didn’t ever feel it was too slow, and read the book in a day because I just had to know what happened and I had to know what Bronwyn was going to choose.
The characters in this novel kinda reminded me of a Sarah Dessen novel. The summertime theme and finding oneself was what really made this for me. Bronwyn is a strong lead, honest and opinionated which is exactly how I wanted her to be while going through this life changing event. Ethan was a great side character, and I really loved their banter and connection throughout the story. Andi and her friends made this book fun.
Overall, 4.5/5 and recommend this to anyone who likes Sadie, or other summertime finding oneself novels. I would have liked to see more mystery and intense moments because of the premise, however, I was very happy with the way it ended.
The storyline is mostly about Bronwyn coming to terms with her mother and her newfound family, and less about the murder investigation itself. There were some moments where she investigated, and I enjoyed that, but I almost enjoyed the way she clashed and went through growing pains with her newfound family even more. I didn’t ever feel it was too slow, and read the book in a day because I just had to know what happened and I had to know what Bronwyn was going to choose.
The characters in this novel kinda reminded me of a Sarah Dessen novel. The summertime theme and finding oneself was what really made this for me. Bronwyn is a strong lead, honest and opinionated which is exactly how I wanted her to be while going through this life changing event. Ethan was a great side character, and I really loved their banter and connection throughout the story. Andi and her friends made this book fun.
Overall, 4.5/5 and recommend this to anyone who likes Sadie, or other summertime finding oneself novels. I would have liked to see more mystery and intense moments because of the premise, however, I was very happy with the way it ended.
February 6, 2021
When Bronwyn’s mother is late to pick her up from school, she assumes she flaked again. At the same time, a tornado hits down, and Bronwyn eventually finds that her mother is dead. But did she die in the tornado, or from something else? Enter Senator Soliday, Bronwyn’s estranged father, who shows up at the hospital and takes her home with him, to a family she doesn't know. Bronwyn doesn't know what to think and who to trust. She has a lot of anger towards her father for never caring about her, and towards her mother for the lifestyle she was subjected to.
There's a lot of depth around serious topics in this book, and I think the writing was very engaging. I found the story flowing nicely and the actions of the teens especially was very believable. I did guess the mystery early on, but for a YA book it was still well done.
The only negative was that I found it hard to believe that the Solidays would be so accepting of Bronwyn right off the bat. I know Andi had some issues with her, but everyone else was ready with open arms. I just didn't strike me as realistic but maybe there really are families like that. I enjoyed this book every much.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.
There's a lot of depth around serious topics in this book, and I think the writing was very engaging. I found the story flowing nicely and the actions of the teens especially was very believable. I did guess the mystery early on, but for a YA book it was still well done.
The only negative was that I found it hard to believe that the Solidays would be so accepting of Bronwyn right off the bat. I know Andi had some issues with her, but everyone else was ready with open arms. I just didn't strike me as realistic but maybe there really are families like that. I enjoyed this book every much.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.
May 28, 2021
Review: Homewrecker by Deanna Cameron
When Bronwyn’s mom is late picking her up from school once again, she is disappointed but not surprised. Walking home to another fight with her mom is interrupted by the destruction path of a tornado right through Bronwyn’s trailer park. Bronwyn manages to escape (barely) with minor injuries, but her mom is no where to be found. At the hospital, in need of a guardian to approve her treatment, Bronwyn is forced to contact her estranged father: Senator Soliday. With her mom still missing, her father takes her home to his family who she has never wanted her. Scared and full of rage, Bronwyn is thrust into a life of privilege and the unknown, when she find out her mom is dead. Worse than that, it wasn’t the tornado that killed her.
I enjoyed this story! I thought it was very easy to read and fast paced. It definitely had the classic wattpad vibes, in the best way, but more elevated. My favorite part of this story was the relationship Bronwyn has with her family and Ethan. This book was marketed as a murder mystery, but I found all the other aspects of the story to be the best, most gripping parts. In fact, I think it could have even benefitted from not having that plot point. In my opinion, it felt dragged out and somewhat obvious but I still wanted to keep reading solely for the character relationships and dynamics. I thought the friendships and found family narrative was so interesting and I just loved the love interest. I also liked the discussion of having a parent who deals with addiction and I found Bronwyn’s inter conflict with this to be relatable. The climax of this one did feel a little far fetched and unrealistic but I appreciated the conclusion nonetheless.
Rating: 3/5 stars
*thank you to Edelweiss+ for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
May 31, 2021
Bronwyn might be a teen, but she often feels much older thanks to an absent father and a drug addict mother. She pays the bills, cooks the meals and bails Mom out of jam after jam. All she wants is to graduate and get away. When a tornado smashes through her town, destroying the trailer she and Mom share, it takes her from an old crisis-taking care of her mother, to a new one-being scooped up by her rich dad who's a U.S. senator and being cared for by family.
She struggles mightily with her new reality, but as she starts to look more closely at the family dynamics now surrounding her, she can't help but wonder whose truth is stronger, the one her mother created for her, or the one surrounding her now. Reading along as she sorts everything out, coupled with the eventual identification of the person who murdered her mother makes for a very satisfying read.
She struggles mightily with her new reality, but as she starts to look more closely at the family dynamics now surrounding her, she can't help but wonder whose truth is stronger, the one her mother created for her, or the one surrounding her now. Reading along as she sorts everything out, coupled with the eventual identification of the person who murdered her mother makes for a very satisfying read.
September 4, 2024
Actual rating: 3.75
After her mother dies and her home is destroyed in a tornado, Bronwyn goes to live with her senator father she never knew and his family.
This was actually a really interesting story and a great read. Ethan and Andi were by far the best characters who cared about Bronwyn so much but if I had to name one problem with the book, it’d have to be Bronwyn. Sure, she had a right to grieve her mother but the way that she would constantly use that as an excuse to make everyone else’s lives miserable especially when they tried so hard to help her. For most of the book she was pretty selfish and bratty and snobby which was quite ironic considering she called her new family those things.
But further along there is charcter development and a hooking plot. Would definitely recommend.
After her mother dies and her home is destroyed in a tornado, Bronwyn goes to live with her senator father she never knew and his family.
This was actually a really interesting story and a great read. Ethan and Andi were by far the best characters who cared about Bronwyn so much but if I had to name one problem with the book, it’d have to be Bronwyn. Sure, she had a right to grieve her mother but the way that she would constantly use that as an excuse to make everyone else’s lives miserable especially when they tried so hard to help her. For most of the book she was pretty selfish and bratty and snobby which was quite ironic considering she called her new family those things.
But further along there is charcter development and a hooking plot. Would definitely recommend.
January 26, 2021
I really resonated with this character, as the child of addicts it was easy to lose myself in the character of Bronwyn. While the description of this book gave off thriller/mystery vibes, there's actually very little of that (in fact, the twist that the story builds up to, wasn't al that twisty).
The story focuses mainly around Bronwyn adjusting to her new life and getting to know her biological father and his family that she had just become a part of.
I feel like a lot of her reactions to situations are realistic, but sometimes it was a little confusing. Obviously everyone grieves differently, but I found myself thinking, 'your mother died a week ago, what are you doing?'.
The romance was a sweet, slow burn that I enjoyed and wouldn't mind seeing more of.
*This eARC was provided by the publisher for an honest review.
The story focuses mainly around Bronwyn adjusting to her new life and getting to know her biological father and his family that she had just become a part of.
I feel like a lot of her reactions to situations are realistic, but sometimes it was a little confusing. Obviously everyone grieves differently, but I found myself thinking, 'your mother died a week ago, what are you doing?'.
The romance was a sweet, slow burn that I enjoyed and wouldn't mind seeing more of.
*This eARC was provided by the publisher for an honest review.
January 21, 2021
Thank you to the publisher through NetGalley for providing an advanced copy to review.
Homewrecker by Deanna Cameron is an engaging and emotional story about a young girl coming of age and finding family through traumatic events. The story is a great read that doesn't forget its characters motivations as the story progresses. While on the whole a very idealistic story with idealistic characters, set within a tragic event, the story beats and character development flow easily and keep the reader engaged. The change in the teenage protagonist from an embittered and closed off trauma victim was a delight to read and is recommended for all ages.
Homewrecker by Deanna Cameron is an engaging and emotional story about a young girl coming of age and finding family through traumatic events. The story is a great read that doesn't forget its characters motivations as the story progresses. While on the whole a very idealistic story with idealistic characters, set within a tragic event, the story beats and character development flow easily and keep the reader engaged. The change in the teenage protagonist from an embittered and closed off trauma victim was a delight to read and is recommended for all ages.
May 8, 2021
Bronwyn hasn't had an easy life- her mom is an addict, they live on the margins, she's only met her bio-dad twice- and then her mother is killed by a tornado. She's processing the grief and trying to cope with moving in with her bio-dad, her stepmother, and step siblings, when she learns her mother was actually murdered. Read this as a novel about a teen trying to reconcile different lifestyles and fold herself into what is essentially a new family. Yes, there's a mystery as to who killed her mom but canny readers might guess that early on. Give Bronwyn (and her attitudes etc) a break- she needs one. Thanks to Edelweiss for the ARC. Good YA reading.
May 20, 2021
From the first few pages, I really felt for Bronwyn. Feeling disappointment from your parent has to be the worst feeling. And Bronwyn did think the worst in her mother. Her mother had a track record of being unreliable, so I understood where she was coming from. It was interesting to follow Bronwyn as she went from living in a run down trailer to being thrown into a wealthy lifestyle with the father she barely knows. Which really annoyed me that he’d have his daughter living in such conditions.
I wouldn’t completely call this one a thriller, I felt it was more family drama, with a murder involved. It also touched on manipulative parents, and class differences. Bronwyn was annoying in the beginning, but I leaned towards being on her side as I saw the growth in her character. My issues were that I felt that while the murder was very well written, I felt that it was very predictable. I also could have done without the romance. As a personal preference, I don’t need nor want a romance in my thrillers. Overall, while this was an easy read, it was just okay to me.
I wouldn’t completely call this one a thriller, I felt it was more family drama, with a murder involved. It also touched on manipulative parents, and class differences. Bronwyn was annoying in the beginning, but I leaned towards being on her side as I saw the growth in her character. My issues were that I felt that while the murder was very well written, I felt that it was very predictable. I also could have done without the romance. As a personal preference, I don’t need nor want a romance in my thrillers. Overall, while this was an easy read, it was just okay to me.
November 9, 2021
Whoa!
Homewrecker focuses on Bronwyn, a sixteen year old girl who finished her school year, and her home is destroyed by a tornado. All she knows is gone. Even her own mother.
The beginning is about getting to know Bronwyn and her identity and finding her mother. Her father steps in with his wife and also Bronwyn's half siblings.
This whole book is about family dynamics, her identity, and grief on her mother, which we find out early on in the book that she was murdered.
The pacing was fantastic! Elements of murder, mystery, even horror movie fan elements because of dear Ethan (I might be a bit bias). I throughly enjoyed reading this novel!
Homewrecker focuses on Bronwyn, a sixteen year old girl who finished her school year, and her home is destroyed by a tornado. All she knows is gone. Even her own mother.
The beginning is about getting to know Bronwyn and her identity and finding her mother. Her father steps in with his wife and also Bronwyn's half siblings.
This whole book is about family dynamics, her identity, and grief on her mother, which we find out early on in the book that she was murdered.
The pacing was fantastic! Elements of murder, mystery, even horror movie fan elements because of dear Ethan (I might be a bit bias). I throughly enjoyed reading this novel!
November 12, 2022
While thriller isn't my usual genre, this is one that caught me off guard with how much I loved it. The pacing and characterization kept me going, and the ending was one that I actually didn't expect, which is something I don't get very often with mysteries. This was just... Interesting. It was more Bronwyn's story adapting to living in her new situation than an actual "hunting down the killer" mystery, which I think is why I was drawn in, I would absolutely recommend this as a coming of age and just general contemporary fiction story, even without the underlying thriller/mystery plot, though it's enhanced by it and I loved every minute.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2024
3.5 star rating 🙂
This book focuses more on the family drama aspect of Bronwyn's life, not necessarily the mystery portion. I feel like the mystery part of this book should have been more detailed. I would've liked to question my suspicion further, but it was obvious from the beginning who the culprit was. It was an interesting read, being frustrated with the main character as her arrogance almost made me stop reading. But eventually her character develops (like a rollercoaster ride) and becomes likeable. Although a few parts of the book were unrealistic, the storyline was interesting to read through.
This book focuses more on the family drama aspect of Bronwyn's life, not necessarily the mystery portion. I feel like the mystery part of this book should have been more detailed. I would've liked to question my suspicion further, but it was obvious from the beginning who the culprit was. It was an interesting read, being frustrated with the main character as her arrogance almost made me stop reading. But eventually her character develops (like a rollercoaster ride) and becomes likeable. Although a few parts of the book were unrealistic, the storyline was interesting to read through.
March 1, 2022
2 hours and 39 minutes.
The mystery plays a small part compared to Bronwyn's issues with her father and new family. Despite that (I did pick it up for the mystery, after all) I found myself thoroughly engaged in her story! You feel her anger and pain regarding her newly acquired family, and though you can see the explanation behind their "absence" coming from a mile away, I couldn't wait to get there.
The killer reveal and capture was pretty rushed and lowkey though, too much of an afterthought.
The mystery plays a small part compared to Bronwyn's issues with her father and new family. Despite that (I did pick it up for the mystery, after all) I found myself thoroughly engaged in her story! You feel her anger and pain regarding her newly acquired family, and though you can see the explanation behind their "absence" coming from a mile away, I couldn't wait to get there.
The killer reveal and capture was pretty rushed and lowkey though, too much of an afterthought.
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