Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James Narrator: Rebecca Lowman
Published by Penguin Audio on March 20, 2018
Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Supernatural
Length: 11 hours 12 minutes
Pages: 336
Source: Purchased
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A journalist uncovers the dark secrets of an abandoned boarding school in this chilling suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel.
Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants—the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the ones too smart for their own good. It's called Idlewild Hall, and local legend says the boarding school is haunted. Four roommates bond over their whispered fears, their friendship blossoming—until one of them mysteriously disappears....Vermont, 2014. Twenty years ago, journalist Fiona Sheridan's elder sister’s body was found in the overgrown fields near the ruins of Idlewild Hall. And although her sister’s boyfriend was tried and convicted of the murder, Fiona can’t stop revisiting the events, unable to shake the feeling that something was never right about the case.
When Fiona discovers that Idlewild Hall is being restored by an anonymous benefactor, she decides to write a story about it. But a shocking discovery during renovations links the loss of her sister to secrets that were meant to stay hidden in the past—and a voice that won’t be silenced....
Why did I add The Broken Girls to my bookshelf?
I added this book to my shelf around 5 years ago. I have a physical copy hanging out on my shelf and an audiobook copy so I really have no excuses. I have read one other book written by this author that I enjoyed quite a bit so I feel like there is a good chance that this book will be equally enjoyable. It is just a matter of fitting it into my reading schedule.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
OOh nice! This one I did read! Although I am still behind on a few other of her books on my TBR pile. I think I read this one and one of her earlier works. I think I’ve the rest of them piled up to read at some point though! Hope you enjoy this one when you get the chance to read it! I’d say this is my favorite out of the two I’ve read!
I remember seeing raves for this book. I hope you enjoy it!
I want to listen to this on audiobook as well. I hope we’ll both enjoy it.
I read this one and enjoyed it. It was my first read of this author.
I really liked The Broken Girls. It’s a good read. 😀
I haven’t read this one. Hope it’s good.