Review: Family Secrets
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 29, 2013
E.J. Russell has written a debut novel packed with mystery, intrigue and drama against the backdrop of a beautiful Greek Island that will totally captivate you.Thalia returns to her childhood home that she has been absent from since the tragic death of her brother in a fire and the drowning death of her mother. She returns to seek answers to the questions that have plagued her since she left and to restore the friendships and the home she left behind. She must also come face to face with the ugly secrets from the past so she can move forward put the past to rest and live her life.I loved the authentic depiction of the Greek traditions, the people depicted in this story and the love they hold for one another. The characters are larger than life as the story unravels and you are fully engaged in the story and their lives. The backdrop of this beautiful Greek Island is stunningly portrayed and brings a striking beauty to the story.This is a book about family and the love and tragedies that often break them apart.  It's about long lasting friendships that stand the test of time. It's about seeking out the truth and coming to terms with the past in order to have a future. It is beautifully written and the story flows easily and is filled with compassion and drama.Marilou George - The Kindle Book Review