Maeve and Therese Dunigan haven’t spoken in years. Raised under the same roof in Savannah, the two sisters could not be more opposite—Maeve the rule follower, Therese the unapologetic rebel. But when their mother’s death pulls them back together, they inherit more than just grief: a mysterious painting that may be worth millions…if it’s real.
Determined to uncover the truth—and desperately in need of the money—the sisters set out on a journey to Ireland, tracing their family’s roots and the origins of the portrait. What begins as a search for answers soon becomes something deeper—a reckoning with the past, as they uncover secrets that span generations and reshape everything they thought they knew about their family.
Can Maeve and Therese actually survive the journey without killing each other? Join Mary Kay Andrews on a road trip that will entertain you for miles.
I picked up Road Trip by
Mary Kay Andrews because the combination of family secrets, family drama, and a
road trip sounded especially appealing. There were certainly interesting ideas
throughout, and I could see what the story was aiming for, but it didn’t
connect with me as strongly as I had hoped. I had a hard time warming up to
some of the characters, especially Therese, and the number of secondary
characters occasionally made the story feel a bit crowded. At 439 pages, the
novel also felt somewhat longer than necessary, with certain details revisited
more often than I would have preferred. The romance moved a little quickly for
my taste, and I wasn’t fully convinced by the chemistry between the couple. I
also found some of the language not to my personal preference. For me, this
story lacked the charm and spark I usually associate with Mary Kay Andrews. The
premise was strong, but the execution didn’t fully live up to its potential.
Road Trip can be ordered from Amazon as well as other major booksellers. You can find Mary Kay Andrews other novels here. The pictures that I shared today are from Ireland. It is a country that I have always wanted to visit. How about you? In Ireland, you could you greet somone casually by saying, "What’s the craic?" (How's it going?) or Haigh (which is Hi).
I will be sharing my thoughts on Silent Witness by Tracy Fredrychowski on Wednesday, June 3. It is the third An Amish Book Club Mystery. I am off to take care of some chores (I wish the house could sweep and dust itself). Take care and I hope today treats you kindly. Happy Reading!
The
Avid Reader
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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