Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the new book by Kerryn Mayne, with the audiobook perfectly narrated by Annie Maynard. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Joy Moody runs the laundromat, Joyful Suds, along with her twin daughters, Cassie and Andie. But Joy has been lying to her daughters forever, telling them a colorful origin tale. She always thought she had time to make things right, but she's out of time. The girls have always believed Joy and her story that they are vital to the future and must stay safe and hidden until their impending 21st birthday. But when that day comes, everything has changed.
I loved this author's debut book, Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder, with that audiobook also narrated by Annie Maynard, who has such a lovely accent and voiced these characters perfectly. Mayne's sophomore book just as wonderful, so she's now a must-read author for me. This book was so original in its plot and execution, and I loved everything from the description of the laundromat to wondering just exactly what and who to believe. I'd suggest going into it mostly blind so that you can really enjoy the spooling out of the story, complete with its hazy-feeling truthfulness. The characters are quirky, and the story is told from the POV of all three women, plus a few others. It's a good mystery with plenty of family dynamics thrown in the mix. Bravo!
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