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Average rating3.7
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Gone Girl in this enthralling murder mystery set in Kenya. In the shadows of Sangui City, there lives a girl who doesn't exist. After fleeing the Congo as refugees, Tina and her mother arrived in Kenya looking for the chance to build a new life and home. Her mother quickly found work as a maid for a prominent family, headed by Roland Greyhill, one of the city’s most respected business leaders. But Tina soon learns that the Greyhill fortune was made from a life of corruption and crime. So when her mother is found shot to death in Mr. Greyhill's personal study, she knows exactly who’s behind it. With revenge always on her mind, Tina spends the next four years surviving on the streets alone, working as a master thief for the Goondas, Sangui City’s local gang. It’s a job for the Goondas that finally brings Tina back to the Greyhill estate, giving her the chance for vengeance she’s been waiting for. But as soon as she steps inside the lavish home, she’s overtaken by the pain of old wounds and the pull of past friendships, setting into motion a dangerous cascade of events that could, at any moment, cost Tina her life. But finally uncovering the incredible truth about who killed her mother—and why—keeps her holding on in this fast-paced nail-biting thriller.
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Thrills from start to finish. Teens will root for the avenging Tina (Tiny Girl) and get an introduction to the idea of effects of constant civil war. I wish the author was native, and wonder how the story would change if she was. Easy to booktalk, and is already moving from shelves!
Question: What is worth more than diamonds and gold? What is the most stable currency? What thing, when stolen, becomes most dangerous and precious of all?Answer: a secret.
— A fast-paced murder mystery, and revenge thriller that also tackled various social issues. Loved the strong female protagonist and the diverse set of characters.
DNF ~ 20%
This was a tough decision, but I just have no motivation to continue on with this book. This book wasn't particularly bad, it was just a bit boring and confusing.