Shadow Garden by Alexandra Burt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
**3.5-stars**
A compulsively readable novel of Domestic Suspense!
This novel begins with Donna Pryor introducing us to the mysterious Shadow Garden property. A place her estranged husband has chosen for her to live.
A living community that feels more like a fortress where wealthy people go when no one else wants them. Donna feels abandoned by her family and confused at how she ended up at this point.
Her husband Edward, although they are not divorced, is no longer taking her calls and she hasn’t heard from her adult daughter, Penelope, in months.
She does have her dedicated housekeeper, Marleen, but that’s a small conciliation prize when one is missing their family.
Donna begins to feel like something isn’t right at Shadow Garden. What are these pills Marleen keeps giving her? Why won’t Edward or Penelope talk to her?
She feels like maybe they are mad at her, but she can’t recall why. Her life feels like a giant black hole of distant memories, one she is slowly sinking into.
Following three different perspectives: Donna, Edward and Penelope, this novel pieces together the story of their life and their downfall.
I found this story so addicting. While not the most believable plot, there was still something about it that kept me glued to the pages.
It sort of felt like reading a Lifetime movie. It’s not going to win any awards, but it’s definitely an entertaining way to spend an afternoon!
Thank you so much to the publisher, Berkley Books, for providing me a copy of this read and review. I truly appreciate the opportunity to provide my opinion!
Based on the reviews, I do not want the icky feeling that I suspect this book will give me, but for some reason, I am so intrigued with the mystery. I really just want to read a nicely written review with full spoilers, but I can’t find one. I probably could have read the book by now based on the time I’ve spent reading reviews! Any suggestions? Other than just read the book…
Honestly, you should read it! I read it in a day. It is such a quick read. It jumps right into the story and stays intriguing the whole way. If you enjoy Lifetime movies, you should try it!