Reviewed by Melissa Wray
Two teenage girls have grown up with no knowledge of
the other. However, their lives are more complicated and connected than they
could ever imagine. What is the link and why is it so important they uncover
the secrets kept by their parents?
Olivia was born and raised in the shadow of the
infamous Camp Lost Lake murders. Reagan has been raised on the run by her
mother, accused of a murder she claims not to have committed. One night these
two teenagers will take actions that force their paths to cross and their
worlds to be changed forever.
Valentine creates mystery and intrigue from the very
beginning. She sets up Reagan’s motive from the start. She is determined to
clear her mother’s name, but Valentine does not make it easy for this feisty
character. The mystery for Olivia is revealed in a much more subtle manner, but
no less intriguing. Valentine ensures both characters drive their own questions
and thirst for answers forward, but both have different reasons.
This novel is written in a two person POV which allows
the reader to understand each character and their motivation before this is
revealed within the story. This style of writing allows the reader to become
deeply invested as they try to guess where the story is going and what will
happen next. Valentine throws in plenty of clues but holds back just enough
information to make this a gripping mystery for the reader.
This is a high-stakes, action packed, murder mystery
that will keep the reader turning the pages until the climatic ending that will
leave the reader with all the loose ends tied up for a satisfying ending.
Two Sides to Every Murder is
suitable for a 12+ year readership.
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