Litani is the new book from Jess Lourey. This book was inspired by true crime events that happened in the rural Midwest in the 80s. "After her father dies, 14-year-old Frankie is sent to live with her mother in Litani, MN. The same mother that abandoned her when she was five. Frankie can sense right away that something is off about the town. People are jittery and there are no children playing outside. Her mother warns her to stay out of the woods and other adults. People whisper about The Game but no one will tell Frankie what it is. The more time she spends in Litani - the more she thinks the monsters are all around..." This book was tough to read. Anytime there is abuse or violence against children I struggle. Any mention is always implied - there is nothing graphic - but it's still tough. Lourey explains the story and the reasons for it in the acknowledments. I think you write about the monsters so that others can recognize them when they see them. Frankie is a great character. She carries a heavy burden and just wants her mother to act like she cares. Her mother, Linda Jubilee, the county prosecutor, has her own burdens and demons. I like that Lourey doesn't tie everything up with a pretty bow. She allows the characters to be realistic and still affected bythe things that happened to them. If you liked Lourey's previous books you would probably like this one. If you're interested in some 80s hysteria and drama you may want to read this one. An emotional read from Lourey. Thanks to @netgalley and #thomasandmercer for the advanced copy. #litani #jesslourey #80sdrama #netgalley #advancedreaderscopy #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #domesticthriller #crimefiction #historicaldrama #historicalcrimefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDGc0ULRvT/?utm_medium=tumblr