Passerby is centered around the Changing family and their family run bed and breakfast, Magnolia House. The story is mostly told from Ruth Channing’s point of view. Britney King portrays Ruth as a sarcastic, quirky woman. The type of character anyone can relate to. I was immediately drawn into the book in the first chapter by Ruth’s narration. There is something so relatable about the way the author writes Ruth and how she deals with life’s ups and downs. When Ruth’s brother brings home Ashley Parker, a woman he picked up on the side of the road, things get strange. Ruth is immediately suspicious of Ashley and sets out to prove to her brother that Ashley is bad news.

While I really enjoyed Ruth’s voice and character, the parts written from the Passerby’s point of view left me a little confused. I wish the entire book had just been written from Ruth’s point of view—possibly because I was just so drawn to her as a fully developed character. Meanwhile, the Passerby remained a mystery for most of the book. For this reason, I give this book 3.5 stars. Throughout the story Ruth’s narration kept me on the edge of my seat. I also really enjoyed the ending twist. Trust me, it’s an ending you won’t guess. I can’t wait to read more books by Britney King!