Book review - The Body in the Woods

Title: The Body in the Woods
Author: April Henry
Genre: Mystery/thriller
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Rating:

King of the "ah-ha" moment

Summary: While searching the woods for a missing man, new Search and Rescue volunteers Alexis, Nick, and Ruby find the body of a teenage girl. The police think it was an isolated incident; she appears to have been homeless. The teens aren't so sure and they won't let it go. They'll keep digging until they find out the truth.
My Opinion: At face value, this is a pretty straightforward book. The mystery follows a logical progression. Each lead they follow has solid evidence backing it. What makes this book stand out, though, is the characters. Each of the three main characters has a different motivation for investigating. And the characters and their voices are distinct. When we are reading a chapter from Ruby's perspective, we know right away it's her. That's incredibly important when switching between characters. While not a really deep book, it was still an enjoyable read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
More Information: The Body in the Woods releases June 17th.

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