This is my first Stacy Lee book, and it won't be my last. I've heard that many of her other books are peoples' favorites, so I want to try those to compare.
I was intrigued by the murder mystery combined with historical fiction vibes. I loved the backdrop of LA Chinatown and I feel like I was thrown in to the rich culture. The 1930s historical setting was also intriguing. All of the elements, along with amazing character development and rich, lyrical writing, made this a winner. The dual point of view was written in a way that the characters felt distinct and I wanted to keep reading more.
I do feel like the story felt more like a slow build historical fiction than a fast paced murder mystery. I wanted more shock and thrill, and I felt like the ending didn't wrap up with as much detail as I wanted. There were certainly exciting things that happened, but I didn't feel fully invested in the plot. Overall, I enjoyed this, but it didn't blow me away.
Thank you to BookishFirst and NetGalley for the free review copy!
I was intrigued by the murder mystery combined with historical fiction vibes. I loved the backdrop of LA Chinatown and I feel like I was thrown in to the rich culture. The 1930s historical setting was also intriguing. All of the elements, along with amazing character development and rich, lyrical writing, made this a winner. The dual point of view was written in a way that the characters felt distinct and I wanted to keep reading more.
I do feel like the story felt more like a slow build historical fiction than a fast paced murder mystery. I wanted more shock and thrill, and I felt like the ending didn't wrap up with as much detail as I wanted. There were certainly exciting things that happened, but I didn't feel fully invested in the plot. Overall, I enjoyed this, but it didn't blow me away.
Thank you to BookishFirst and NetGalley for the free review copy!