Published by Ballantine Books, Bantam Press Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Format: ARC, eBook
A writer’s retreat with a twist! When the renowned anonymous author J. R. Alastor decides to host a writer’s retreat, the six authors who received invitations jump at the chance to meet the author behind the name. When they arrive at the exclusive island home, aspiring author, Mila del Angél is there to greet them and to act as their host. But where is J. R. Alastor?????
A week of games has been scheduled as Mila has murder on her mind. As a storm rages and the group finds themselves cut off from the outside world, a body is found!
This book had quite a few characters and I found it a tad difficult not to confuse some with others. Plus, no one stood out as likeable and none elicited sympathy from me. What I did enjoy was the atmosphere and the island setting. I love the ‘trapped’ feeling this book conveyed- a private island off the coast of Maine, a storm, not being able to call for help, etc. I also enjoyed the game of trying to figure out which clue was given applied to which author.
There were parts of this book that I enjoyed and parts where I wanted it to move along a little faster. There were a few twists, turns, and reveals along the way. When the big reveal happened, I was a little underwhelmed but overall enjoyed You Are Fatally Invited but didn’t love it.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine | Bantam and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
