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A review by queendbw
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Book #32 of 2023. Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia.
This was an intriguing murder mystery set during the Harlem Renaissance. Louise escaped kidnapping as a teen and is trying to live a normal, low key life. She has great friends and a job and her own spot in a boarding house - she’s estranged from her dad, but she still sees her sisters - so all is not right, but it’s ok.
Then a girl is murdered and her body is left in front of the cafe where Louise works. One thing leads to another and Louise is arrested and compelled to help find the murderer.
This was a very solid story and while not formulaic, I was able to narrow it down to the criminal before the reveal. I’d still recommend this story.
4.5/5
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental
This was an intriguing murder mystery set during the Harlem Renaissance. Louise escaped kidnapping as a teen and is trying to live a normal, low key life. She has great friends and a job and her own spot in a boarding house - she’s estranged from her dad, but she still sees her sisters - so all is not right, but it’s ok.
Then a girl is murdered and her body is left in front of the cafe where Louise works. One thing leads to another and Louise is arrested and compelled to help find the murderer.
This was a very solid story and while not formulaic, I was able to narrow it down to the criminal before the reveal. I’d still recommend this story.
4.5/5
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental