Then there’s the fact that everyone in Lilydale seems to know her business. The town Mothers and Fathers give off definite cult-vibes. First there are the people who live on Mill Street, the street where Deck and Joan are to live in Deck’s childhood home. We’re seeing things through Joan’s eyes – and let’s not forget she’s trained to be observant and ask questions. It won’t take readers very long to figure out that Lilydale has some seriously creepy Stepford-vibes. Everyone knows everyone, looked out for one another, The world outside might scream and swirl like a tornado, but Lilydale floated in a bubble, outside of time, as safe as a smile.” Deck assures Joan that “Lilydale was peaceful, friendly. The impetus for trading big city life for small town living was a recent mugging, which left Joan shaken up and afraid, especially since she’s pregnant. Joan Harken, a journalist, moves to Lilydale, Minnesota with her boyfriend, Deck. It wasn’t quite the same reading experience, but it was a quick, enjoyable read nonetheless. I read Jess Lourey’s Unspeakable Things a few months ago and really enjoyed it so I was looking forward to reading Bloodline.
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