Overview
From the author of the beloved novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder comes another quirky and irresistible crime novel
“[Narrator Annie] Maynard injects humor and pathos as she brings this quirky, troubled character to life.” —AudioFile on Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder
Strange things are happening behind the bright pink facade of Bayside’s premier laundromat, Joyful Suds, home to Joy Moody and her twin daughters.
For much of their lives, Joy has been lying to Cassie and Andie. What started as a colorful tale to explain how the twins came to live with her grew over the years and was always something she meant to set straight. Joy really did think she had more time. Worse still, Joy is struggling to define the truth from the lies.
The girls have long believed they are vital to the future and must stay hidden to stay safe. Joy has told them that their impending twenty-first birthday is significant; they will step into their roles as leaders of a revolution and life as they know it will change. Joy was right—everything will change, just not in the way they expected. On Andie and Cassie’s birthday, Joy Moody is found dead and her girls face a world they are not prepared for without their mother. Joy Moody is out of time … in more ways than one.
Review
For much of their lives, Joy has been lying to Cassie and Andie. What started as a colorful tale to explain how the twins came to live with her grew over the years and was always something she meant to set straight. Joy really did think she had more time. Worse still, Joy is struggling to define the truth from the lies.
And when these lies start to unfold….look out!
I enjoyed Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder, another book by this author. However, this one fell a bit short for me. It is good. It just seems a bit disjointed in places. The pacing is a bit off and it is a bit predictable.
That being said, I did enjoy these characters, especially Joy. She is stubborn and determined but she has such a big heart…well sort of!
I did enjoy the narrator, Annie Maynard. Her voice for Joy was so very enjoyable.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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