Reviews written by Jackie Amsden

This book opened strong but lost a bit of steam along the way--a trend I found continued in the series. I immediately sympathized with the protagonist, who I felt struck a good balance between vulnerability and strength as she dealt with a very bad situation that although set in the...

Dead Girls Don't Lie offers up a unique blend of sweet, sad, and suspense. Though I was hooked with the opening premise of a girl's death and they typical clue gathering journey that ensued, what really stood out for me was the simple authenticity of the characters. There were people...