The Line

I loved this book. It keeps you guessing throughout and just when you know what happened it changes. I am looking forward to the next in the series.

This is the story of twins, one who is magical and the other who isn't. The story tells of how Mercy tries to fit into her family and tried not to love her sister's boyfriend and settle for her long time friend. This is also a mystery in finding out who killed her aunt who was a bit of a bitch.

I think I'm being generous giving this two stars. In theory, I should love this book. It has witches, hoodoo, and it takes place in the city where I was born! But no. No no no.

Every character is a complete caricature, which I could maybe get over and enjoy in a lighthearted way, but:

1. The only character who speaks in dialect is this old black woman and the was she is written is totally racist.

2. The author forces in these plot twists that are just silly and don't even make sense.

3. “The air was as hot and moist as a dog's breath.” No. Just...no.

I won't be reading any more.