Many thanks to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Dot Hutchison for the opportunity to read her latest book and the first in a new series. I have heard only rave things. about her Butterfly Garden series so I was anxious to read this one. 3.5 stars rounded up.
Rebecca is attending the University of Florida (home of the Gators!) and lives in a dorm with her roommates. Male students are suddenly being found murdered by alligators at a rate too common to be considered normal alligator behavior. But all of the victims are fellow college students who have portrayed horrible behavior towards women students, whether it be drugging drinks, physical assaults, verbal assaults or a combination. Rebecca begins thinking that a serial killer may be at work - maybe one of her own friends?
While I enjoyed the mystery part of this book, the overall message that all men are predators was so overwhelming that it took away some of the enjoyment of the book. There was a great message of empowerment of women and finding their voice, but not at the expense of coloring all men in such a broad stroke. I would definitely read the next in this series in hopes that the author tones down the men hating aspect.
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