Review originally posted at between-the-shelves.com!

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this for early review! Even since reading Tash Hearts Tolstoy by Kathryn Ormsbee, I've loved her work. This was a different story, but still a thoroughly engaging story. While it's a bit slow moving at first, the story itself is atmospheric and it draws you in quickly.

While this book is being pitched as a mystery, it's more of an unraveling of family secrets through the voices of the three Sullivan sisters: Murphy, Eileen, and Claire. For the most part, the voices of each of the sisters were unique enough to tell them apart, but at times, they tended to blur together. Out of the three, Murphy might have been my favorite to read just because she had the most engaging voice. There were times, though, where she seemed younger than she was supposed to be.

If you're looking for a suspenseful mystery/thriller, this definitely isn't it. There is death mentioned in the book, but it isn't a huge part of the plot line. It's more focused on relationships and the ways that family relationships change. This book will suit those looking for relationship based stories, exploring family histories and family secrets. It is definitely more of a character driven story than a plot driven story.

Adding a bit more suspense might have made this book a little more engaging plot wise. Overall, an interesting read featuring strong characters.