A solid first book in a series.

I enjoyed the dive into mythology, and the book was well-written. However, it did drag a bit at times, and the majority of it was too depressing for my tastes.

This is a very well written cozy mystery, while the genre can become a bit predictable this was a refreshing take on many of the cozy mystery tropes.

This is the second time I read this book and I enjoyed it just as much the second time, picking up parts of the story more intensely this time. This is a perfect story of 2 generations who are in need of each other and who come together in the best way possible. While each of the 3 central living characters (and I have to include living as one character who feature prominently is deceased) has their challenges, they come together to help one another perfectly, even if for some the motivation may be selfish. This is a story that will touch your heart.

This is a wonderful tale that everyone can relate to; the anxiety and anticipation surrounding a high school reunion, and Smith tells a wonderful tale here. And as the old classmates gather, grudges come to the surface, and secrets behind them are revealed.

I truly enjoyed this compelling mystery and its insight into the life of women during the founding of our nation.

One of the most unexpected twists I’ve ever read

An interesting concept on women helping women financially. Until they turn on each other.

This was a typical James Patterson Murder Club book. It is sad that the victim this time is Lindsay's ex-partner and mentor Jacobi (not a spoiler, the book is advertised that way) who was in retirement. This actually was a 4.5 which rounded to 5.

Ruth Franklin did a lot of research to fill in the gaps about Anne Frank's life and death, Anne's writing and rewriting of the diary, Anne's father's editing of the diary through the years, and Ruth discusses the plays, books and movies based on Anne's life.