They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth
I'm completely breaking my own rule, posting about this book out of order, but I can't help it. They Did It With Love is a fun mystery/suspense book that doesn't take itself too seriously. Sofie & her husband move out of the city and into upscale Greenwich. She is invited to an exclusive neighborhood book club in an effort to settle into her new suburban life. Soon after, a murder shakes up their club and Sophie uses her sharp wit to help solve the crime. It has a really unique ending which sealed the deal for me.
This reminds me of a modern Agatha Christie book with it's keen observations and dark comedic elements, and a book version of the board game Clue. The characters are constructed in such a way that you recognize them immediately, but more information unfolds with each chapter. The author shows great restraint and skill at revealing clues that almost go unnoticed until the mystery is solved. And she makes an intricate plot appear simple. It is a clever and engaging book that you'll finish quickly and hopefully want to discuss. (hint hint)
I look forward to reading her other books, especially the YA ones.
The End.
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