Description
On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person—but also that the cold-reading skills she’s honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money.
Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased…where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the center of it. – goodreads.com
What I Liked
The Death of Mrs. Westaway started off really well for me. Right off the bat I was drawn to the main character Hal. She is strong, intelligent, and has something I can’t quite my finger on. I was rooting for her right away. Apart from that I love the use of tarot in this book. I have always enjoyed tarot cards and the symbolism that saturates them. Ware did a wonderful box intertwining that throughout the story without making it gimmicky, you can tell she did some serious research in this regard.
Also, I liked that this story was rooted in something that is very much real. You sadly hear stories of people passing away and then there are issues regarding an inheritance. While I will not say more than what is in the description I will say that she takes this sadly common occurrence and builds upon that. Throughout the story I was surprised, on edge, and I felt myself become more and more invested in Hal. I read this book within a few hours, I was very much drawn into the story.
The writing itself was also really well done. The pacing was spot on. It was like goldilocks, it was just right.The characters Ware created were ones that has distinct characteristic and mannerisms. Even minor characters you can tell she put a lot of thought into. That cannot be said about a lot of books. The use of symbolism in this book was just grand. I also enjoyed the nods to Agatha Christie, which are like fun easter eggs throughout the book.
What I Didn’t Like
Normally I break my reviews into two sections. What I liked and what I didn’t like. This ended up being a 5 star read for me, I found no faults in the book. I found it thrilling and unpredictable. The writing was great and the characters were distinct.
Overall Thoughts
Overall I thought this was an outstanding thriller. It was distinctly different from other thrillers I have read. I liked the story telling, the twists, and just everything. If you like thrillers or you are curious about trying this genre I think it would be a wonderful book to read. I have already told people they needed to read this in my personal life and I am telling you as well. Read this book!
Author Links
website: http://www.ruthware.com
Twitter: @RuthWareWriter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthwarewriter
Book Information
Publisher: Gallery/Scout Press
Publication Date: May 29th 2018
List Price: $26.99
ISBN: 9781501156212
Pages: 384 pages
* I received this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Yes such a great review Luna!! I am so happy you loved this book so much. I can’t wait to get my hands on it so I can read it. All the great reviews are just making me more excited!!
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Thanks! I hope you end up liking it just as much. 🙂 Hurry up and get your copy!
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I finally got my copy! I think once the craziness of the weekend is over I’ll be able to start it on Monday. I really can’t wait!
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