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This Golden State
Marit Weisenberg 400 pages | Published by Flatiron Books Publication Date: March 1, 2022
Poppy and her family have been on the run for her entire life - she doesn't even know the real names of her parents, or why they're running at all. After abruptly leaving yet another life behind, they settle at a house in California and Poppy begins to notice the cracks in the life they've been living. After growing close with a boy in town and a split second decision to steal an at-home DNA test, Poppy is suddenly faced with the decision to keep running with her family, or try and settle into a normal life with her own future.
I FLEW through this book! I almost never read thrillers or mysteries, and while this was definitely thriller-light I found myself really enjoying it. I loved finding the little clues that Marit Weisenberg was dropping throughout and kept turning pages faster and faster. Maybe I should read more mysteries??
I was immediately on Poppy's side and wanted the best for her, and was glad when she began to let others see glimpses of her life and seek their support. While I thought the ending was a bit abrupt and could have given me a bit more ~drama~ it was such an easy read and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a bit of a puzzle.
Thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the advanced e-book!
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