Mary Kay Andrews is one of my favorite authors, so I was
thrilled to receive an ARC of Road Trip. The novel follows estranged sisters Maeve and Therese
Dunagin, who are brought back together after the death of their beloved mother,
Mary Helen. To settle the estate, they must fulfill her final wish: travel to
Ireland together to uncover their unique family history.
What follows is an adventure filled with mystery, romance, and family drama.
The story alternates between the present day with Maeve and Therese and the
1920s, focusing on their great-grandmother Kathleen Connor, who immigrated from
Ireland to New York under mysterious circumstances. There’s plenty of history,
humor, murder, and a dash of romance—elements that should appeal to many
readers.
However, unlike Andrews’ other books, I had no problem walking away from this
one. Something felt lacking, and I never fully got drawn in. The pacing was
uneven: very slow to start, then it picked up a bit, only to slow down again. I
found myself skimming sections just to move things along. Die-hard fans of Mary
Kay Andrews will probably enjoy Road Trip, but if you’re new to the author, I
wouldn’t recommend starting with this one.
Overall, I’d give Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews 3.5 stars.
Andrews fans can order a copy here.
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Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
4 comments:
I have never read any of her other books, so I probably wont start with this one. Thanks for the review.
That's a good, honest review - I've read way too many books like that and "skimming" is the perfect description for getting through it.
I am skimming along with a current book club pick and I have to say - even that is hard sometimes. I am very tempted to read the last chapter and call it good.
I love Mary Kay Andrews! Her writing usually always hooks me in, and I can't put the book down. Sorry to hear this one may fall a little short. I will still give it a try. Thank you for recommending.
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