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In Another Light
In Another Light: A Novel | A. J. Banner
14 posts | 15 read | 4 to read
The death of a look-alike stranger leads a grieving woman down a troubling path in this riveting novel by A. J. Banner, bestselling author of The Poison Garden. Three years ago mortuary cosmetologist Phoebe Glassman lost her husband in a tragic accident. No longer the hopeful wife and mother she once was, Phoebe is disappearing into her grief and into the quietude of her job--restoring to the dead the illusion of life. Then the body of a woman named Pauline Steele arrives in the mortuary, and for Phoebe, everything changes. Pauline is unmistakably Phoebe's mirror image and bears an alarmingly familiar tattoo. Even more startling is that among Pauline's effects is a faded photograph of Phoebe. Aided by an eccentric colleague, her curiosity sparked, Phoebe investigates her doppelgnger's life and death--and uncovers surprising clues to a shared past. Phoebe's emotional journey soon leads to shocking revelations about those closest to her...and even herself. When she's driven to the brink, how much of what she discovers can she trust?
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suvata
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3 Stars • "In Another Light" by A.J. Banner follows Phoebe Glassman, a mortuary cosmetologist still mourning her husband's death. The arrival of a corpse resembling her sets off a chain of events, uncovering dark secrets about her past and her late husband. The novel blends themes of grief, identity, and psychological suspense, leading Phoebe on a journey of self-discovery and truth amidst a backdrop of deception.

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NikkiKey94
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Pickpick

Holy cow! I read this book in one day because I just could not get enough and I had to find out what happened. This book has so many plot twists and they were so good! I really loved this book and I am adding the rest of the author‘s books to my TBR!

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Blh87
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Pickpick

The other book I started reading has been slow moving, so I have been reading this one, as well. I liked it! I semi-guessed what was going on, but it was still enjoyable!

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WhisperingRealms
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Mehso-so

I tried really hard to get into this, and felt that the storyline had wonderful potential. I found myself constantly waiting for that spark that would give me my “wow” moment. The story is a quick read like others have stated, and filled with plenty of tasty plot nuggets to keep the pages turning. That being said it left me feeling unfulfilled, and wanting more depth out of the story and characters.

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Roary47
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4✨ Got this in a Once Upon a Book Club box. I did not want to put it down! It was out of the gate interesting. Starting with Phoebe who is a mortuary cosmetologist who discovers her doppelgänger on her table leads her on a path to discovery. My only complaints would be maybe being too hopeful for her. There was secrets. I was just hoping for bigger ones.

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Kappadeemom
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Reading with the #dorkie ❤️❤️

BarkingMadRead Loved this one! 3y
Desha What is a dorkie? I have a Morkie...Maltese/Yorkie!🐶♥️ 3y
Kappadeemom @Desha yorkie/doxie mutt ❤️❤️ 3y
Desha Oh how cute! Love it! 👏🏻♥️ 3y
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BarkingMadRead
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BarkingMadRead
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#currentread or at least, one of them! I‘m hoping to get to the first two gifts today! I‘m trying to blast through my #ouabc books this month because who doesn‘t want to open extra gifts at Christmas?!? Plus it‘s my #doublebookspin If you want to try Once Upon a Book Club, use BARKINGMADRUN10 at checkout for 10% off! #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick @StayCurious @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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Grizzlan
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Mehso-so

Overall this was a good book. I'm giving it the stars because I kept feeling like I wanted more. I wanted a deeper understanding of the characters and their relationships. I felt like I was waiting for something I never got. On the plus side the concept is gut wrenching and as a mother parts of it got to me, emotionally.

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Bookish_Gal
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Mehso-so

I felt so lost reading this book. As a pschyological thriller, I did not feel very invested. I was just confused. The ending cleared up a lot for me, brought a lot of the plot back together. But it was too late for me. This book showed a grief stricken mother and the lengths she would go to get closure. Even at the expense of others. So many twists and turns written like this does not work for me, thou it did flow alright
#OnceUponABookClub #Ouabc

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Bookish_Gal
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Doppelgänger theme physc-thriller. Interesting premise. A grief ridden mother, who lost her husband years ago, works as a morgue makeup lady. One day she finds a body that is a mirror image of herself. What she makes of it is a search of who was this woman.
I am kinda intrigued, kinda what even is this? Thrillers aren‘t usually my forte. I like sweet stuff. Story is comparably short, gifts early on, so we‘ll have to see.
#OnceUponABookClub #Ouabc

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JHSiess
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Pickpick

=·- 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 -·=

Author 𝗔.𝗝. 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 compassionately tells the story of a woman broken by grief & guilt, but compelled to learn the truth about the life she thought she built with her husband. 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 is a riveting thriller & beautifully-crafted, heartbreaking tale about unimaginable loss. Will she find her way back into the light? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⁣

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/rrsrx6

Crazeedi Great review 👏 3y
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Lsmoore43
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HAPPY PUB DAY!
IN ANOTHER LIGHT
Excellent book. Grab it!
A. J. Banner
Full review: https://tinyurl.com/bahaeu5a

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Lsmoore43
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An unputdownable... Wonderful... Emotional... book.
This book will have you turning the pages until the very end. It's a story that will have you guessing many things. A few surprises along the way add to the mystery and the tears.
Well written and yes a tearjerker for sure.

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