Book Club Review(s)

Nubian Circle Book Club

*Official Review*

Astrya Richard's first novel, Family Secrets is about a successful, beautiful novelist (Starlet St. Morgan) who decides to research her family tree after watching an Oprah episode on genealogy.  Unfortunately, when Starlet's research leads her to multiple dead ends, she hires Derrick Hayden, a handsome private detective who has successfully solved his last one hundred and one cases.  As Derrick investigates Starlet's family history, he starts opening doors that were seemingly meant to be left closed. His research reveals that Starlet's deceased mother is not her biological mother and that her death was no accident.  Derrick's investigation uncovers kidnapping, murder and a high-level, international government conspiracy. 

Our club was a little disappointed that the (back of the book) leads you to expect more of a true mystery rather than a suspense/romance novel; however, we found this book to be a refreshing break from the normal "drama-filled" fiction. It has a fairytale like charm in that everyone is good-looking, Starlet is loved and admired by all, and a happy conclusion neatly wraps up most of the loose ends. The story depicts characters with strong family ties and friendships, themes of commitment and dedication and wholesome morals. Overall, we thought Ms. Richard did a good job for a first time novelist. 

The Nubian Circle Book Club rating of Family Secrets is a 3.4 stars out of 5. 

Note: (It should be noted that as a group they are not fans of romantic suspense)

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