T Kira Madden has written a unique and highly compelling story that kept me turning the pages as quickly as possible to find out what happened while also feeling the heartbreak, rage, and helplessness that haunt the story’s characters. The best thing about this book was how nuanced it is while still telling a story that never excuses horrific behavior. She manages to capture the gray in every character, showing us the full range of humanity in both the victim and the perpetrator, as well as the people who love each.
Whidbey by T Kira Madden, (List Price: $30, Mariner Books, 9780063289680, March 2026)
Reviewed by Kandi, WordsWorth Books in Little Rock, Arkansas