Welcome to my stop on the The Last of the Moon Girls blog tour sponsored by Suzy Approved Book Tours! Thank you to Suzy for the invitation!
About the Book:
A novel of secrets, memory, family, and forgiveness by the bestselling author of When Never Comes.
Lizzy Moon never wanted Moon Girl Farm. Eight years ago, she left the land that nine generations of gifted healers had tended, determined to distance herself from the whispers about her family’s strange legacy. But when her beloved grandmother Althea dies, Lizzy must return and face the tragedy still hanging over the farm’s withered lavender fields: the unsolved murders of two young girls, and the cruel accusations that followed Althea to her grave.
Lizzy wants nothing more than to sell the farm and return to her life in New York, until she discovers a journal Althea left for her—a Book of Remembrances meant to help Lizzy embrace her own special gifts. When she reconnects with Andrew Greyson, one of the few in town who believed in Althea’s innocence, she resolves to clear her grandmother’s name.
But to do so, she’ll have to decide if she can accept her legacy and whether to follow in the footsteps of all the Moon women who came before her.
My Thoughts:
Lizzy Moon inherited the farm, one where nine generations of healers lived, after her grandmother Althea dies.
Two young girls were murdered on the farm, and the murders have not been solved. Althea was always a suspect.
Lizzy doesn’t want to return, but she has to. Althea left her a journal to help her recognize her own gifts. Lizzy is determined to clear her grandmother’s name.
I enjoyed the tension that built within the narrative of this story. Who committed these murders? Lizzy’s story completely fascinated me. There’s also a sweetness here that keeps it from being overly dark. Overall, I’m a big fan of this book and definitely want to read more from Barbara Davis!
I received a gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
I’m a Jersey girl raised in the south, now living and writing in New England. Confused? Constantly. Happy? Deliriously! But then, living your dream will do that! After fifteen years of wearing heels and schlepping a briefcase as an executive in the jewelry industry, I traded in my pinstripes for a little peace of mind, and decided to follow my dream of becoming a women’s fiction author. And what a ride it’s been! Six books later, I’m still pinching myself, and I’m still as much in love with writing as I was the day I began this journey. Maybe it’s because I believe in miracles, in happy endings and new beginnings. Heaven knows I’ve had my share.
I’m blessed to be married to my best friend and soul mate, Tom, who I must say, sets the bar pretty high for my on-the-page heroes. We also have a lovely ginger cat named Simon, who is twenty years old, wretchedly spoiled, and doesn’t give a fig if I’m on deadline or not. When I’m not making up stories, you’re likely to find me reading, cooking, watching college football, (Go Gators!) or spreading a little sunshine over on Facebook, on The Sunshine Page.
At the moment, I’m sitting on pins and needles, awaiting the release of novel number six, THE LAST OF THE MOON GIRLS, (August 1, 2020) In the meantime, I’m having a blast working on novel number seven, THE KEEPER OF HAPPY ENDINGS.
Have you read The Last of the Moon Girls, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
I love the sound of the mystery. Glad to hear that you enjoyed this one so much.
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Thanks so much, Diana! It was a unique and enjoyable read!
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Lovely review, Jennifer💜 Sounds a bit mystical?
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Thank you so much, Jonetta! The healing elements definitely added mysticism. I imagine you enjoying this book because of those touches and the mystery. ❤️
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Very lovely review, Jennifer!
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Thank you so much, Marialyce!
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Lovely review, Jennifer. 🙂 Glad to know the book isn’t gloomy. There’s some sweetness in it despite it dealing with a murder mystery. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Debjani! It was so well-blended between the two and such a unique read!
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This sounds like a fascinating mystery! Thanks for bringing it to my attention😁
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My pleasure, Tammy! I really enjoyed this one!
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Awesome review Jen! I love the sound of this one and I’m going to go and see if I can find it now!🌞🌇💜
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Thanks so much, Sus! It’s on KU and I hope you can find it! I think you’d love it too and this author. I have a few of her older books here to read, and my mom has loved them all.
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I would have sold the farm and returned to New York! 😆 Although, I suppose it would be fascinating to solve a double murder mystery. The past always catches up on us, I suppose? Great review, Jennifer.
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Thank you, Stargazer! It does have its way of catching up to us or haunting us, either one! ❤️
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I love the cover! This sounds interesting, Jennifer- great review!
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Thank you, Jacquie! It’s an interesting mystery with a lot of heart!
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What a gorgeous cover and the books sounds like I would like it. Fabulous review!
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Thank you so much, Anne! I think you’d enjoy this one too!
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Another one I like the sound of! 😀 Great review x
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Thanks so much, Jules! I really enjoyed it too! ❤️
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Lovely picture, fantastic review and blog tour, Jennifer! I added this mystery to my TBR. Happy reading! ❤️📚🌺
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Thanks so much, Virginia! I think you’d enjoy this one a lot! ❤️
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This mystery sounds beyond interesting – the eerie back story & family history are so interesting!
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It’s such a unique book, LP! I really enjoyed it!
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I’m intrigued by the premise of this book! But if I were Lizzy, I’d just sell the farm and live a great life in NY coz I’m never good at solving mysteries! LOL Great review, Jennifer!
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Thanks so much, Jee! 😂 I love that! Solving mysteries definitely takes extra effort!
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