Where Echoes Die

by Courtney Gould

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Beck Birsching's mother was brilliant. But as with many brilliant minds, she was also trouble. She worked as an investigative reporter right up until the day she died. Her death sent Beck adrift, unsure of where the shoreline was.

That is until a letter arrives. It's in her mother's handwriting. This new mystery puts some life back into Beck as she determines to travel the clues. Thus, she and her sister end up in a small but strange town named Backravel.

My Review:

If you're looking for a book that is a little bit of everything (mystery, thriller, horror, prosaic, etc.), Where Echoes Die is a worthwhile book for you to check out.

Where Echoes Die had a solid start, I was immediately hooked, curious about the mystery of Beck's mother, not to mention the strange town she's been led to. Unfortunately, I did find myself losing the thread before long.

While the writing is stunning (Courtney Gould knows how to write evocative descriptions), I struggled to connect to the characters. That's a problem, given that we should be connected and rooting for Beck. In truth, I couldn't bring myself to care – or root for her.

All that said, I do think Where Echoes Die is worth the read. However, I wish I could go back in time to adjust my hopes/expectations before diving in. That would have significantly altered my experience for the better.

Highlights:
Mystery/Thriller
LGBT+
Horror Elements

Trigger Warnings:
Familial Death

Thanks to Wednesday Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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