Today I’m sharing my review of All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris. Another thriller I read earlier this year.
Synopsis
Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a “for fun” relationship with a rich, charming executive—her white boss, Michael.
But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice goes to meet Michael… and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head.
And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Why? Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, including a small-town past and a kid brother who’s spent time on the other side of the law. She can’t be thrust into the spotlight—again.
But instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company’s lone black attorney, is promoted to replace Michael. While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can’t shake the feeling that something is off.
When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. Suddenly, Ellice’s past and present lives collide as she launches into a pulse-pounding race to protect the brother she tried to save years ago and stop a conspiracy far more sinister than she could have ever imagined…
Why I Decided to Read this Book
This was my book club’s pick for February. We picked this book because it was written by a Black author and it is set in Atlanta.
Rating
3 Stars (Check out my rating system!)
My Thoughts
This was my book club’s pick for February and we were so excited to read it because it a thriller set in Atlanta. The synopsis is very intriguing. It was a good pick because we had a lot to talk about. There is a lot of social commentary and things to discuss.
It was fun to read a book that was set basically down the street from where I live. The author mentions lots of places in Atlanta. However, the story felt short for me. There are some plot holes and at times it felt overly descriptive.
I did a mix of the audiobook and the physical book and I don’t think I liked the audiobook narration as much. So if you read this I’d pick up the physical book instead.
Content Warnings
Racism, sexual assault, dementia, child abuse, abortion. Check out more content warnings in The Storygraph.
Who I Recommend this Book to
Read this if you want to read a book set in Atlanta and like thrillers. I wasn’t a huge fan but I could see others liking it more than I did.
Get the Book!
Did this review of All Her Little Secrets convince you to read it? Check out the links below to order it from Bookshop.org, Amazon and libro.fm. Please consider ordering it from a Black owned independent bookstore. This list of Black owned independent bookstores accepts online ordering.
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