Genevieve
What an incredible debut by Kristen L. Berry. I was completely glued to this story from start to finish.
The story follows Sydney, who is cleaning out her late grandmother’s belongings when she discovers a photograph of a little girl who looks more like her than her own sister. She soon learns the girl is her Aunt Carol, one of six Black girls who went missing in 1960s North Carolina. Carol’s name hasn’t been spoken in decades, and no one in the family is willing to talk about what happened. Determined to uncover the truth, Sydney begins digging into the mystery behind the disappearances, especially her aunt’s.
This book delivers layered family drama, twists, mystery, and suspense, and I enjoyed every minute of it. The ending genuinely surprised me.
What stood out most is how this story, though fictional, shines a necessary light on the very real and often overlooked issue of missing Black girls and women. Kristen L. Berry handles this topic with care and intention, making this a powerful and impactful read.
Highly recommend if you love mysteries with heart and depth.
What an incredible debut by Kristen L. Berry. I was completely glued to this story from start to finish.
The story follows Sydney, who is cleaning out her late grandmother’s belongings when she discovers a photograph of a little girl who looks more like her than her own sister. She soon learns the girl is her Aunt Carol, one of six Black girls who went missing in 1960s North Carolina. Carol’s name hasn’t been spoken in decades, and no one in the family is willing to talk about what happened. Determined to uncover the truth, Sydney begins digging into the mystery behind the disappearances, especially her aunt’s.
This book delivers layered family drama, twists, mystery, and suspense, and I enjoyed every minute of it. The ending genuinely surprised me.
What stood out most is how this story, though fictional, shines a necessary light on the very real and often overlooked issue of missing Black girls and women. Kristen L. Berry handles this topic with care and intention, making this a powerful and impactful read.
Highly recommend if you love mysteries with heart and depth.