This is a fantastic YA Mystery that reads quickly and has an amazing depth to its character development. Stas has found herself in a very interesting situation when she finds her mother unable to care for her. However, this is where the story really begins. She has so many people who want to take care of her, however, there is really only one that she desires to live with. But at this point, there are so many different opinions and she doesn’t know who to trust who is even looking out for her best interests. This is such an amazing, interesting read. I definitely recommend picking it up!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-12-05 16:37:482023-12-13 12:33:46My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Christine Baranek
My heart was invested in Stas and her story from the beginning. The battling internal feelings surrounding dance and her divorced parents were relatable and well described. She feels most connected to the woman that will soon be her step-mom, but has been her Mama for the majority of her life. Hearing her dad and his church talk poorly about same-sex couples makes her obviously frustrated as she knows first hand what it is like to have 2 loving Moms. When her Mom is murdered and she is then stuck between who will care for her, all her emotions are frozen. None of the options feel right, being back with her Mom in their home is what felt right but that is no longer an option. Que in Zane, who is mature beyond his years and dealing with his own demons. A voice of reason as well as a shoulder to cry on, he’s amazing.
This is so well written it transports you right into Stas’ life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessie Hopkinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessie Hopkins2023-11-05 09:17:132023-11-13 13:53:31My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Jessie Hopkins
My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale- 5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was a great YA book. There was drama, suspense, angst, and obviously if you couldn’t tell by the title, there was murder. This author did an amazing job at bringing the characters to life and really making you feel what they feel. This book is very well written, it grabbed my attention in the beginning and held it until the end. I highly recommend this read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2023-11-03 23:22:242023-11-13 13:42:54My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Elisha Johnson
My Murder Year is a YA novel that is surprisingly emotional. The characters are relatable and it takes everyone back to being seventeen. I wasn’t prepared for how emotional this book was going to make me feel. This was my first read by this author and I plan to try to read more by her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2023-11-03 21:24:442023-11-13 13:35:54My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Kay Stritesky
Wow this book had me in my feelings. The devastation and heartache! I felt it. The story captivated me in the best way and I simply couldn’t put this down. Had me on edge and guessing till the last page! I highly encourage you to check this book out. Beautifully written with amazing characters and plot!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-11-03 19:46:292023-11-13 13:33:31My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Ashley Sugar
My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale. This is a very emotional mystery that revolves around a 17 year old named Anastasia who goes by Stas. She lives with her mom and momma K who is her mom’s partner. She rotates weekends with her dad so she and her brother Teddy stay with him every other weekend. Her best friend is Irena and like most 17 year olds they sneak out every now and then to go to a party. She can’t get away with it at her moms but her dad’s is a different story. When her Mom and Momma K’s wedding coming up Stas can’t find her mom and goes to look for her. She finds her mom alright but she’s dead and she will never forget it. Not only is her mom dead but her dad is the key suspect. Now relatives Stas has never even met from Russia come to take her to live with them. Stas feels like her life has been turned upside down. I read this book so fast. I didn’t want to put it down. Its such a great young adult/LGBTQ read. Its very emotional as well so be prepared.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-11-03 17:53:562023-11-13 13:32:51My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is a great YA mystery that will keep you on your toes and turning the pages. We follow Stas, who has help from her friend Jonny, as she tries to solve a string of murders that have taken place over that past year. Stas is a high school student who is going to be a bridesmaid in her mother’s upcoming wedding…that is until she finds her mother dead. We follow her journey of not only trying to find who has done this to her mother (as well as trying prove that Mama K…her mother’s long-time partner…didn’t do it) but also Stas finding herself along the way. This is really fast-paced, keeps your attention, and the characters are so well-developed (I love that!) and relatable. YA or not, this is a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Reahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Rea2023-11-03 16:12:292023-11-13 13:32:28My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Megan Conley
This was a really emotional rollercoaster of a YA read. The author does an incredible job of taking the reader back to their younger self’s and the journey of self discovery we all have to go through as we progress from teenager to adulthood. This story deals with some topics that are sometimes hard to talk about such as the breakup of a parents marriage and losing someone one we love. The author deal with these topics in a compassionate and respectful way as our main character Stas learns to find her way through.
Stas thought her life was running OK, granted her parents had split up but her mother was happy with her new partner and planning a wedding. Apart from her mother obsession with her weight their relationship was good. And with the arrival of a new love interest in the form of Zane, Stas feels her life is on a better track. That is until she finds her mother murdered in her dance studio. Who could have done it? Who would want her mother dead? The prime suspect because Stas’s father and with both her parents no longer around she runs the risk of losing the only family she knows. When relatives from her biological parents turn up wanting to take her away from the only other person she knows (her mums partner Momma K and her brother Teddy) she has a fight on her hands to stop herself being take away by supposedly well meaning relatives. This is a real emotional rollercoaster of a ride filled with love, grief, family angst, murder, and a journey of self discovery of a young girl/woman. Stas’s character is beautifully written. Her strength and determination as she faces the challenges in her life made me fall in love with her from the beginning.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-11-03 14:53:512023-11-13 13:39:04My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Kerry Carr
Stas is your typical high school teenager who is still trying to find herself. She thinks that the biggest issues she has are her weight, which she believes makes her incapable of dancing and be able to wear the clothes she wants. After the tragic murder of her mom the story becomes even more emotionally charged. To make matters worse the prime suspect is her father. Now she must find out who really did kill her mother. She is ultimately on a journey to find herself and to heal from the loss of her mom.
I enjoyed reading My Murder Year due to how much Stas changes from the start of the story till the end. There is a good amount of suspense and twists and turns to keep it interesting. It was realistic and at times heart breaking. It is worth the read of you love stories with suspense, romance, and lots of heart!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-11-02 16:45:442023-11-13 13:10:58My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Callie Luna
Devastation. Suspense. This is the first work I have read by the incredible Kate Larkindale, and honestly her skill left me devastated at so many points. Several chapters were read through nonstop tears as I devoured this mystery in hopes of a happy ending of some kind. Anastasia Nonu goes by Stas, she is seventeen and lives with her mom, mama K (mom’s long-term partner) and Teddy, her little brother. She seemed to be finding acceptance in her life with things she couldn’t change while also finding moments for herself, such as going to her dads for a bimonthly visit but sneaking out to a party with her best friend. Irena Varushkin is her Russian ballerina mother, who teaches classes out of her studio behind their home. Tusi Nonu is her Samoan father that owns a theatre across town and is a contemporary dancer. While their love story started with sparks it ended in a fire that led to them splitting after five years when Stas was only four. With Mom and Mama K’s wedding days away, things were getting stressful. A great day asked out by the cute boy, Zane, at the party last weekend ends in devastation when Stas realizes her mother hadn’t come back inside yet from her “workout” in the studio. In search of her mother before K and Teddy returned home from scouts leads her to the scar of a lifetime and beyond. The only thing worse than finding her mother’s body, being told she would be taken from the only true family she had left by “blood” relatives she had never met or rarely seen. Her only light in all her darkness and grief is Zane but what’s his story? Who is responsible for her mother’s murder? Her father sees her mom’s relationship is a sin, could he really be behind this? While the world is ours the diversity of the characters is beautiful to mentally picture. Stas is Russian mother and Samoan father, while she mostly takes after her father, she has her mother’s Russian bone structure with her father’s beautiful skin. Teddy is Mama K’s; she is Korean and used a Slavic sperm-donor, so he resembles her mom Irena also to be “their son”. While Teddy has his mother’s Korean features such as eyes and skin tone, he has the Slavic soft blonde hair and blue eyes. Their family truly sounds beautiful with such unique diversity within it. As mentioned above I did bawl like a baby in several parts and for several chapters as I have experienced the unrelenting grief of loss, not with my mother but my Irish twin brother. The author’s ability to capture so much pain and emotion leaves your heart rung out on the floor as you gasp for air and fight through each page hooked by the words and begging for answers to soothe the pain. I certainly will be keeping an eye out for more of Kate’s work, her talent is stunning and all-consuming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-11-01 21:48:532023-11-13 12:58:37My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Ayla Phipps
I didn’t even read the synopsis on My Murder Year before I started reading it. I just really liked the name and cover art. I am soooo glad I did, I LOVED this book. I thought it was going to be the main character that was murdered, but no. That’s what I get for just jumping right in. It is a YA book following Stas, into the hardest and most complicated year of her life. She is a normal teenager, arguing with her mom about her clothes and weekend plans. Then her world implodes, when she finds her mom murdered. Things go from bad to worse, when her dad is arrested for the murder, and a complicated custody battle begins. The only stability Stas finds is in a new boy in town, Zane. However, he is gone as quickly as he showed up, leaving her lost. I wish this book ending wrapped things up better. I was left wondering what will happen next, especially with her dad. But even then, I loved this book and look forward to reading more from the author. I refused to read the sneak peak at the back, knowing I will get sucked into that book and I have too much on my TBR list already.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-11-01 20:57:252023-11-13 12:56:55My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
My Murder Year is a YA LGBTQ book full of loss, grief, angst, family drama, suspense, intrigue, and ultimately love. The story centers around the character of teenager Stas who has suffered a lot at the tender age of seventeen. When she discovers her mother’s dead body her life goes into a tailspin. Stas’ father becomes the prime suspect and family members that Stas has never met are determined that she comes to live with each of them. A tug-of-war ensues and family drama escalates as the custody battle over young Stas rages on between them. Uncertain who to trust Stas turns to her new friend Zane for support and comfort as she navigates through her grief. She must also try to figure out who really killed her mother. This was a poignant and emotional tale of overcoming loss and the struggles of adolescence that will leave you reaching for the box of kleenex. The characters were relatable and Stas was someone that I immediately felt a connection to. This book took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and my heart broke for Stas. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-10-30 17:08:212023-11-11 19:39:04My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This was a quick and enjoyable read. It took me a few pages to get into the story but once I did I became invested. Stas is a girl just trying to get through her teenage years like the rest of them until tragedy strikes. Stas’s world turns upside down when she finds her mom murdered. It seems all the adults think they know best. This story has drama, romance, angst, loss, suspense, and great characters. Stas just wants to spend more time with Zane but she doesn’t know what her future is going to look like. Will she find out who killed her mom? Will she be able to stay living with Mama K? These are the answers you will want when reading this story. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-10-29 19:03:442023-10-30 07:28:58My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Candida Hopper
Stas is the main character of this YA mystery. She’s in her late teens and dealing with normal teenage angst with parents who are no longer together and her mom is about to remarry. After her mom is murdered, her father is the prime suspect, suddenly her life is turned upside down. Family members come out of the woodwork. Some have plans that would uproot her life.
The book is a good read with plenty of suspense and emotions that will pull at your heart strings. It pulls you in and keeps you guessing. It is very well written and captivated my attention from the beginning.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2023-10-29 14:22:402023-10-30 07:26:49My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Darla Yocom
Seventeen year old Stas was only supposed to be worried about standing up in her mother’s wedding, not trying to solve a murder and continue to find out how to return to a “normal” life. Stas finds herself in a very unusual situation when she finds her mother in a pool of blood! Now with this unexpected death, she finds all kinds of family members coming out of the woodworks trying to convince her to go and live with them….when all she really wants is to stay with her Mama K and get more acquainted with Zane, the only person she seems to be able to confide in. Who is Stas able to trust, her father…her aunts? All Stas knows is that she wants to be with Zane and stay with Mama K…will Stas be able to get what she wishes or will her world be turned upside down? This was a good, quick read that has suspense, good dialogue and characters. I did find it took a little bit to get into the book, but since I kept reading on…I was hooked! I think that this is a good read especially for the young adult readers….happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2023-10-28 09:25:422023-10-30 07:21:09My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Mary Espinoza
This is a unique an interesting YA mystery story that took my a little by surprise with how much I enjoyed it. I thought the mix of characters in the book was really interesting. They worked so well together and added a lot to the story overall. The author incorporated so many elements into the story and I enjoyed the journey I was taken on with the characters. There were plenty of twists and turns and yet this didn’t feel like it was the only focus of the story. Everything mixed so well together and I really enjoyed this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-10-27 15:13:262023-10-30 07:12:37My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Kerry Baker
This is a wonderful read. It contains sensitive subject matter, though. When a mother is found murdered, her teenage daughter is suddenly in the midst of a complicated custody battle. What is the definition of family? Throw in the who-done-it aspect of the murder. Add a sprinkling of young love. This is a recipe for a wonderful treat!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-10-22 11:21:562023-10-26 14:32:17My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Alison Risher
Murder Year is a mystery novel that centers around a high school girl named Sasha who is trying to solve a mystery involving a series of murders that have occurred over the past year. With the help of her friend, Jonny, Sasha attempts to piece together the clues and find the killer before it’s too late.
Throughout the book, readers will find themselves caught up in the twists and turns of the mystery as Sasha uncovers shocking revelations and unexpected suspects. The pace of the narrative is quick and keeps readers engaged, while the characters are well-developed and relatable.
I did like the discussion of the relevance of religion- thought it was refreshing in a YA book.
My favorite quote: “No one expects to be murdered. Well, unless you’re one of those paranoid kings in a Shakespeare play. Or in the mafia or something.”
Overall, Murder Year is a solid mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or just looking for a good book to sink your teeth into, this one is definitely worth checking out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-10-17 17:31:072023-10-19 13:51:03My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Jennifer Crain
I thought this was a wonderful YA novel, full of teen angst, drama, murder, mystery, love and complicated family dynamics. I thought the author did a great job of really capturing Stas as a teenager and her interactions felt authentic and realistic. This was a well written story with that really draws you into the mystery and how things will be able to get better for Stas. This story kept me guessing until the reveal and definitely was a page turner. I felt that the author did a great job of showing Stas’s development as a character and showing her growth while still allowing her to make mistakes. I completely recommend this book for anyone who loves YA novels with mysteries, twists, and heart.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-10-15 21:34:042023-10-19 12:39:51My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This is a refreshing YA novel with an alternative family unit and a young lady who isn’t picture perfect. The dialogue between the mother and daughter feels as if a teenager is speaking through the text. The plot pulls you in as a reader to find out what happens next. The angst of going through teenage years will have you following Stas on an emotional roller coaster ride. Finding your mother murdered and having your father as the suspect would be enough to drive anyone over the edge. Death, grief, pain, and loss full this story but so does love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-10-08 01:31:352023-10-10 08:48:06My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Brandy Vaughn
My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale is a LGBTQ YA mystery with emotion, love, loss, murder, whodunnit, drama, angst, family dynamics, and romance. Things had been looking pretty rosy for a while, with a family wedding in the works and a cute new guy in the scene- when suddenly Stas’s world is turned upside down when her mother is murdered- and her father becomes the prime suspect. Things get tense, and rather complicated- and Stas will need to navigate it all if she’s to have any hope of finding some sort of ‘normal’ again. This is a mystery with a bit of a journey of discovery mixed in which made for an interesting, angsty, and emotional read. I felt it was a little slow to get going, and at times I felt like the story lagged a little and I had to keep forcing myself to stay focused. I also had trouble connecting with Stas to begin with, but she won me over a bit by the end. If you love YA coming of ages stories, LGBTQ, mystery, romance, and emotion- then you will want to add this to your TBR. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-10-06 23:04:252023-10-10 08:42:00My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Angela Hayes
Author Kate Larkindale brings us an emotional YA LGBTQ tale, My Murder Year. This contemporary romance is full of suspense, tension, angst and drama, family agenda’s, dilemmas and complications. At seventeen Stas has experienced more than anyone her age should. She should be enjoying life and its new discoveries when going from a teenager to a YA. Dealing with the hardship of finding oneself during teenage years is enough but unfortunately, tragedy has struck, and she is in danger of losing it all. It is an emotionally charged tale of loneliness, confusion and overcoming loss and staying with true family and the struggles place upon her. This tale is an emotional rollercoaster as it deals with the complexities of death and grief, pain and loss. The adults in Sta’s life think they know best so she has to be careful about who she trusts and what they truly mean for her. What are their agenda’s? Grab a copy to find out what happens to Stas.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-10-06 18:01:542023-10-10 08:49:24My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is a very interesting story with many twists and turns. I like that so the story had me right from the beginning. Stas has many choices and not many that she wants. It’s interesting to follow and see what happens and the outcome. I found the writing perfect for the teen/YA category. They’ll relate well. The characters kept me entertained and I think they’ll be relatable to the younger ones too. It’s a fun mystery to figure out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-10-06 07:14:562023-10-10 08:40:53My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Shelly Kittell
Seventeen-year-old Stas Nonu has nothing more to worry about than looking like an oversized pumpkin in the bridesmaid dress her mother picked out for her wedding to her long-time partner, Mama K. Her father’s newfound religious beliefs are annoying and starting to cramp her style, but nothing to be really concerned about. Besides, Zane, the new guy she met at that party is way more interesting.
When Stas finds her mother’s dead body in a pool of blood, and evidence points to her father as the murderer, she realizes how uncomplicated things were before.
Especially when two aunts she’s never met fly from her mother’s native Russia and start talking about her coming to live with them. Then her father’s brother shows up with his own reasons for why Stas should live with him.
Unable to face the tug of war between her relatives, or the devastating effect it’s having on her beloved Mama K, Stas turns to Zane for comfort. But their increasing closeness is not enough to allow Stas to escape the reality of her fractured family.
If Stas can’t figure out a way to prove Mama K is as much her mother as the woman who gave birth to her, she might find herself banished to Siberia. Or somewhere even worse.
Having spent a lifetime travelling the globe, Kate Larkindale settled in Wellington, New Zealand fifteen years ago. An arts festival worker and mother to two sons, she’s surprised she finds any time to write, but doesn’t sleep much. As a result, she can usually be found hanging out by the nearest espresso machine.
She is the author of contemporary YA novels My Murder Year, Chasing the Taillights, The Sidewalk’s Regrets, An Unstill Life and Stumped along with several others that no one is allowed to see. Yet. She has also written one very bad historical romance, which will likely never see the light of day. She is working on several more YA novels that may or may not ever be finished.
Her short stories have appeared in Halfway Down The Stairs, A Fly in Amber, Daily Flash Anthology, The Barrier Islands Review, Everyday Fiction, Death Rattle, Drastic Measures, Cutlass and Musket and Residential Aliens, among others.
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Seventeen-year-old Stas Nonu has nothing more to worry about than looking like an oversized pumpkin in the bridesmaid dress her mother picked out for her wedding to her long-time partner, Mama K. Her father’s newfound religious beliefs are annoying and starting to cramp her style, but nothing to be really concerned about. Besides, Zane, the new guy she met at that party is way more interesting.
When Stas finds her mother’s dead body in a pool of blood, and evidence points to her father as the murderer, she realizes how uncomplicated things were before.
Especially when two aunts she’s never met fly from her mother’s native Russia and start talking about her coming to live with them. Then her father’s brother shows up with his own reasons for why Stas should live with him.
Unable to face the tug of war between her relatives, or the devastating effect it’s having on her beloved Mama K, Stas turns to Zane for comfort. But their increasing closeness is not enough to allow Stas to escape the reality of her fractured family.
If Stas can’t figure out a way to prove Mama K is as much her mother as the woman who gave birth to her, she might find herself banished to Siberia. Or somewhere even worse.
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Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.
We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.
We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.
Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.
If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:
Other external services
We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
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Privacy Policy
You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.
