Having read The Silent Patient, I was excited for Alex Michaelides second novel, The Maidens. The blurb had me even more intrigued, secret society of females known as the Maiden, murder, Greek Tragedy professor with an alibi, I was ready.
The story takes place at Cambridge University, a place out main character, Mariana, has previous ties to. With the murder of one of the Maidens, Mariana is determined to prove the charming professor is the murderer.
While the setting at the University begins as a light it continuously darkens. Michaelides paints a clear, detailed image of the setting in a way that places you there. Mariana was difficult to connect to and I would have liked more exploration and dialogue with her character, her past and less on the professor.
This dark murder mystery, thriller is enveloped in Greek mythology and hidden clues. With the mystery and twists kept me entertained.
The story takes place at Cambridge University, a place out main character, Mariana, has previous ties to. With the murder of one of the Maidens, Mariana is determined to prove the charming professor is the murderer.
While the setting at the University begins as a light it continuously darkens. Michaelides paints a clear, detailed image of the setting in a way that places you there. Mariana was difficult to connect to and I would have liked more exploration and dialogue with her character, her past and less on the professor.
This dark murder mystery, thriller is enveloped in Greek mythology and hidden clues. With the mystery and twists kept me entertained.