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After just arriving home from a very hot week at Disney World, the first sentence of this book made sense. “I cannot for the life of me imagine why anyone would want to live in Florida.” However, the mansion in this novel sounded absolutely beautiful, and definitely took on a life of its own. It definitely wasn‘t one of the more interesting books I‘ve read. I‘m not really into mysteries.

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

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TODAY‘S PROMPT: STUNNING COVER

How could a mansion with such a beautiful name - Marbrisa - be the scene of murders?

A marvelous Gothic-style read with undercurrents of menace that you can‘t figure out if the menace is coming from a person, place, or thing. 

https://tinyurl.com/m52mebw9

“I cannot for the life of me imagine why anyone would want to live in Florida.”

Decent book.

This book is a bit different from this author, and she built this mystery well. I was constantly falling for all the hints and suspected everyone. I really liked the female protagonists in both timelines, their feelings up and down, and human. The Gothic tale was such an entertaining read.

A so so atmospheric story told with two time lines and two mysteries,overall was entertaining but wasn‘t as good as Mexican Gothic or The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Book 10 #readaway2024

I really love when Chanel Cleeton‘s books are wrapped in Cuban/American history so I was disappointed that we didn‘t experience in real time Carolina and Carmine growing up in Havana. As a mystery it was a bit of a slow burn but still satisfying. What I liked most was the atmospheric 1920s and 40s Miami vibe. And the peacocks - if you‘ve had daily experiences with a pride of peacocks (I have) you‘ll appreciate their characterization here.

MYSTERY - HISTORICAL FICTION

How could a mansion with such a beautiful name - Marbrisa - be the scene of murders?

Murders, secrets, and a mansion abound in this marvelous Gothic-style read with undercurrents of menace that you can‘t figure out if the menace is coming from a person, place, or thing.

AND…how about that gorgeous cover?

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/m52mebw9

Don‘t miss this one!!

@chanelcleeton
@berkleypub

The problem with auto-buy authors is just that: I buy without even checking to see what it's about. I ended up disappointed that this was a murder mystery and not the HF I've come to love; hence the so-so rating. However! Cleeton's writing is so engaging it saw me through a genre that isn't really my cup of tea.

23/62

#newrelease

This was such a good mystery. I‘ve loved all of Chanel Cleeton‘s books.

"I cannot for the life of me imagine why anyone would want to live in Florida."

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@ShyBookOwl

I've found a new author for me. Though she has written a few books I've not read any until now. This book was great. Part history, thriller, mystery, love story, and a touch gothic.

I enjoyed this book from the very start. It is one of the best I've read. This book has a lot going on and I highly recommend it.

Full review: https://tinyurl.com/yzns9n3r

@chanelcleeton
@berkleypub
@netgalley

I've been waiting almost a year for this!!

I need to just rant for a second: I now officially hate Barnes and Noble after years of simmering anger with them. The local store I've been going to since moving to CO 4 years ago is The. Worst. I have yet to buy a book from them that isn't marred or damaged (including NR on release day). Today I had to search for this bc it was shelved no where near new releases AND this was the only copy out🤬⬇️

Happy Pub Day!!

@chanelcleeton
@berkleypub

FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON APRIL 9.

How could a mansion with such a beautiful name - Marbrisa - be the scene of murders?

Murders, secrets, and a mansion abound in this marvelous Gothic-style read with undercurrents of menace that you can‘t figure out if the menace is coming from a person, place, or thing.

Don‘t miss this one!!

@chanelcleeton
@berkleypub
@penguinrandomhouse