5 stars out of 5
What a strong debut novel! Carrie Stuart Parks has created a main character that bears many similarities to herself and perhaps this is why Gwen Marcy comes across as such a believable and likable protagonist. While it's cool that she is a forensic artist that can reconstruct human skulls, it is even cooler that she is a breast cancer survivor with everyday struggles that so many of us face. I found her daughter to be a believable teenager that was also likable and sympathetic (much better than Tessa in the Patrick Bowers's series, which is a wonderful series by the way). On top of creating well-developed, three-dimensional and authentic characters, Parks also has created a top-notch mystery that is grounded in reality. It is well researched but also presented in a clear and concise way. I have read books featuring forensic artists (or in similar fields) where the author buries you in boring minutiae; but not Carrie Stuart Parks! I found it all fascinating and can't wait to continue reading this fabulous series.
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