Two Can Keep a Secret
Book Review:
An unexpected twist of events story, with full filled characterisation. We are introduced to the vocal point of the book, which are the two perceptives from Malcolm and Ellery. Malcolm has grown up with a brother, who everyone suspects murdered Lacey Kilduff five years before. He has not seen his brother in ages until Declan returns to Echo Ridge again. However, Ellery and her twin brother have just moved to the town after her mother was taken to a psychiatric hospital. She now lives with her grandmother, who is still missing one of her daughters, Sarah Corcoran, who vanished in 1995. Both victims were named homecoming queens. But now the killer is back for more.
The relationship between the characters, especially Ellery and Malcolm are great, having a fun and interesting dynamic. I enjoy reading how each relationship, especially Malcolm’s family, becomes intriguing and effective once tensions rise in the story, not knowing the unknown and how events will unfold.
I really liked how the book ended, knowing who but showing how the police handled the investigation, showing the errors towards what each character said. Some of the answers gave unexpected twists, which I didn’t follow until each character figured out the answers. The mystery was very fun and wanted me to carry on reading.
Overall, the book was well laid out and written. Each moment was important for the story, bringing the characters to life and scenery to life at Echo Ridge. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed the small town mystery, making the stakes even higher.
