Review of Hattie Vavaseur

[Mikayli Glasscock]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Hattie Vavaseur" by M. Rebecca Wildsmith.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Imagine this…you are picked up from a funeral by a vaguely familiar chauffeur, who takes you to a completely unfamiliar mansion. Struggling with memory loss, you cannot remember who the house belongs to or why you are there. You continue in this state of confusion because you are too embarrassed to ask questions. Then strange things start happening. The master of the house yells at you for no apparent reason. You are forced to visit a medium of the occult, which you don't believe in. And you are informed that your current existence is not what you think it is. This is how Hattie begins her journey in Hattie Vavaseur by M. Rebecca Wildsmith.

As she continues through the story, Hattie is tasked with helping to solve a suspected murder. However, her main purpose throughout the story is to uncover the parts of her past that she still cannot remember. As more characters are introduced and Hattie's relationships with existing characters evolve, she must learn who can be trusted before she can discover the truth about the past.

Wildsmith does a great job of tying together seemingly unrelated storylines in unexpected ways. A master of intrigue, nearly every chapter in her book leaves you wondering what will happen next. This book was interesting to the last page, making it difficult to put down. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries. For readers who want a chance to look for clues, keep your eyes peeled for hidden messages in the text. I found no problems with the book or its editing. I also like the cover design. It is simple and elegant with nods toward the period in which the book is set. Though published independently, the writing, editing, and cover design indicate that Wildsmith's book is of professional quality. I rate this book a five out of five.

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Hattie Vavaseur
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