I was very intrigued by the premise a linguistics expert in a crime fiction book. I haven’t seen that before. And while it was unique, I can’t overlook some of the other parts of the book that were problematic:

1. The relationship between Maggie and Jackson / awkward at best. Cringy dialogue.

2. The fact that Maggie allows the bookstore owner to get away with a horrific crime and only threatens him to stop or she’ll tell. Like…are you serious?!?

3. The professor sub-plot was confusing, unnecessary, and left without resolution.

I had high hopes for this one, but I was really disappointed.

Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.