This is definitely one of the best murder mysteries that I have read in a while. Alretha Thomas knows how to create complex characters that are multi-faceted and definitely easy to relate to. The storyline surrounding Jessica's death is so complex and addictive that you can easily lose a day just reading the story.
Detective Rachel Storme is fierce when it comes to her job. Stacey, Jessica's BFF learns that life isn't always champagne and caviar. Every time I thought I had the pegged who the murderer was, I found out that I was wrong. So wrong. This is what makes this story so amazing, it keeps you guessing. It is not the average murder mystery where you can easily figure out who the murderer is and the reason behind the murder.
I commend Alretha Thomas for creating a beautifully written mystery. The plot was easy to follow. The dialogue was easy to understand and the characters showed growth. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
I will definitely recommend this book to others. I give it 5/5 Platypires.
It is a brilliant and entertaining book and it serves as a delightful start to a new mystery series. The storyline was not only good but also remarkably engaging as the author cleverly used the plot twists that kept me guessing the entire time.
The pacing was good and the flow of the story was really smooth. The alternating first person POVs of Rachel and Stacey, the main characters, not only helped in building the suspense beautifully but also managed to keep me glued to the book the entire time.
The characterization is also brilliant and I'm happy that I was able to feel a strong connection with Detective Rachel Storme, as this is the beginning of a new detective series in which she's the said detective. The character of Rachel is really strong and in spite of her age, I felt a really strong connection with her.
I really loved her and I'd definitely read the next book in the series. In fact, I'd love to read ALL the books in this series!
The other characters were also very well-developed and relatable, especially that of Stacey. I'm not sure if we'll see her in the next books in this particular series, but I hope that we do because I'd love to know how her life turns out in the future.
The plot of this book hooked me right from the first chapter, where the murder happens, and after that it book took me on a really exciting and thrilling journey. At times, I was so engrossed in the lives of Rachel and Stacey that I completely lost track of time.
Like any good mystery novel, this book ended with one hell of an unpredictable ending that left me completely surprised.
The cover art of the book is really good and the color theme is also good. The blurb is self-explanatory and I'm sure that these things are more than enough to make a reader pick up this book from the stands.
I'd recommend this book to all the mystery and thriller readers and also to those who are searching for a new detective series to begin with.
Justice for Jessica is another nice story from Alretha Thomas. Told from several first person POVs, which is a trade mark of Thomas, we are privy to what's going on with a lot of the main characters and their thought processes as everyone tries to do what they feel is the right thing. Stacey Sullivan is a wonderfully written character. In the beginning, she is a bit timid and a lot naïve, but is finally strong enough to do what needs to be done. When she finds out that Jessica wasn't quite as good a friend as she thought, she really did buck up and do what needed to be done. Rachel Storme is an awesome character as well. She's smart, savvy and a hard worker, as well as a devoted daughter and friend. The cast of supporting characters were well written and kept you guessing until the very end. Justice for Jessica is, of course, a murder mystery, but it is also a story about facing up to life's challenges and making your own dreams come true. If you're looking for a good mystery and a quick read, you cannot go wrong with Justice for Jessica. Well done, Alretha Thomas!
