These Shallow Graves, by Jennifer Donnelly
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From Jennifer Donnelly, the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Northern Light and Revolution, comes a mystery about dark secrets, dirty truths, and the lengths to which people will go for love and revenge. For fans of Elizabeth George and Libba Bray, These Shallow Graves is the story of how much a young woman is willing to risk and lose in order to find the truth. Jo Montfort is beautiful and rich, and soon—like all the girls in her class—she’ll graduate from finishing school and be married off to a wealthy bachelor. Which is the last thing she wants. Jo dreams of becoming a writer—a newspaper reporter like the trailblazing Nellie Bly. Wild aspirations aside, Jo’s life seems perfect until tragedy strikes: her father is found dead. Charles Montfort shot himself while cleaning his pistol. One of New York City’s wealthiest men, he owned a newspaper and was a partner in a massive shipping firm, and Jo knows he was far too smart to clean a loaded gun. The more Jo hears about her father’s death, the more something feels wrong. Suicide is the only logical explanation, and of course people have started talking, but Jo’s father would never have resorted to that. And then she meets Eddie—a young, smart, infuriatingly handsome reporter at her father’s newspaper—and it becomes all too clear how much she stands to lose if she keeps searching for the truth. But now it might be too late to stop. The past never stays buried forever. Life is dirtier than Jo Montfort could ever have imagined, and this time the truth is the dirtiest part of all.Praise for These Shallow Graves:"These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. I devoured this book!"-Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray and Out of the Easy"An intelligent, personable heroine-Jo Montfort's hopes for an enlightened future uncover a dark past, resulting in a splendidly hair-raising tour of the brightest and darkest corners of Victorian New York."-Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity and Black Dove, White Raven"A fast-paced Gilded Age crime thriller that plunges its intrepid investigative-journalist heroine into the sordid underworld of nineteenth-century New York City and into her own family's dark secrets."-Julie Berry, award-winning author of All the Truth That's In Me"Jo Montfort is a gutsy modern heroine in a beguiling tale of old New York. Money, murder, betrayal, and family secrets....I loved spending time in this world!"-Elizabeth Ross, author of William C. Morris Award finalist Belle Epoque[STAR] "Fast-paced and thrilling...a smart, insightful, timely depiction of a young woman poised on the brink of a new world after the shattering of another."-Booklist, Starred[STAR] "Action-packed chapters propel this compelling mystery...[and] the injustices Donnelly highlights remain all too relevant."-Publishers Weekly, Starred[STAR] "A riveting historical mystery-thriller...[that] succeeds as a wonderfully paced thriller, a heart-pounding romance and an unflinching look at the hard choices one young woman must make when society disparages her dreams."-Shelf Awareness, Starred"A beautifully written mystery."-School Library Journal"[A] fast-paced thriller...the story races to its surprising conclusion."-Kirkus Reviews"A heroine you can't help cheering on."-The Horn Book
These Shallow Graves, by Jennifer Donnelly- Amazon Sales Rank: #69487 in Books
- Brand: Delacorte Press
- Published on: 2015-10-27
- Released on: 2015-10-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.27" h x 1.55" w x 6.62" l, 1.25 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 496 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up—It's September 1890, and Josephine "Jo" Montfort has been called home from Miss Sparkwell's School for Young Ladies upon her father's death. The police said it was an accident, but Jo knows her father would never have been so careless as to clean a loaded gun. When rumors of suicide reach her ears, she feels compelled to discover the truth of what happened that night in her father's study. Risking her reputation, the teen searches for answers wherever the clues take her, even to the dangerous slums and docks of New York City. With a handsome and nosy newsman as her reluctant guide, Jo begins to learn more about her family's murky history. Each secret she uncovers leads to another, stirring up her past and threatening her future. Donnelly's latest is a glimpse into the changing societal structure of turn-of-the-century New York City, personified by Jo Montfort. She is a girl trapped by her family's expectations and yearning for a different life, sentiments that will resound with today's teens. She and her co-amateur detective and forbidden romantic interest, Eddie Gallagher, are likable, well-drawn, and interesting. While there may not be many surprises for discerning readers, interest is maintained as they unravel the puzzle through Jo's naive eyes. The plot moves forward at steady pace and short chapters break the novel up into easily devourable pieces. VERDICT A beautifully written mystery that will appeal to a variety of readers.—Heather Miller Cover, Homewood Public Library, AL
Review Praise for These Shallow Graves:[STAR] "“These Shallow Graves succeeds as a wonderfully paced thriller, a heart-pounding romance and an unflinching look at the hard choices one young woman must make when society disparages her dreams.” -Shelf Awareness, Starred[STAR] "Fast-paced and thrilling...a smart, insightful, timely depiction of a young woman poised on the brink of a new world after the shattering of another."-Booklist, Starred[STAR] "Action-packed chapters propel this compelling mystery...[and] the injustices Donnelly highlights remain all too relevant."-Publishers Weekly, Starred"A beautifully written mystery."-School Library Journal"[A] fast-paced thriller...the story races to its surprising conclusion."-Kirkus Reviews"A heroine you can't help cheering on."-The Horn Book"[A] heart-pounding romance."-Shelf Awareness"These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. I devoured this book!"-Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray and Out of the Easy"An intelligent, personable heroine-Jo Montfort's hopes for an enlightened future uncover a dark past, resulting in a splendidly hair-raising tour of the brightest and darkest corners of Victorian New York."-Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity and Black Dove, White Raven"Jo Montfort is a gutsy modern heroine in a beguiling tale of old New York. Money, murder, betrayal, and family secrets....I loved spending time in this world!"-Elizabeth Ross, author of William C. Morris Award finalist Belle Epoque"A fast-paced Gilded Age crime thriller that plunges its intrepid investigative-journalist heroine into the sordid underworld of nineteenth-century New York City and into her own family's dark secrets."-Julie Berry, award-winning author of All the Truth That's In Me
About the Author Jennifer Donnelly is the author of three adult novels, The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose, as well as the young adult novels These Shallow Graves, Revolution, and A Northern Light, winner of Britain's prestigious Carnegie Medal, the L.A. Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, and a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award. She lives and writes full-time in upstate New York. You can visit her at jenniferdonnelly.com.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Sucks You in Like a Great Sherlock Holmes Story By YA Book Madness Blog ***I received this book as a gift in exchange for an honest reviewThere’s something special about These Shallow Graves that sucks you in like a great Sherlock Holmes story. The gritty social themes, sense of danger on the horizon, and engaging protagonist combine for a wonderfully entertaining and unforgettable read.READ THIS BOOK IF:If you love some good old-fashioned sleuthing.You’re a sucker for Austen-esque situations meets Dickens’ darker side.You’re NOT looking for a pure love story.PROS:Jo is a feisty, progressive protagonist who aims to expose the shady underside of poverty, working girls, and general injustice. Determined, courageous, and spontaneous, Jo finds herself in sticky, dangerous situations that are highly improper for a girl of her station. Jo doesn’t let fear or propriety rule her, she realizes that there are bigger things at stake than her reputation and it’s this spunky, spark of personality that makes her so endearing. I love, love, love her. Some situations are hilarious and other terrifying but Jo is cunning and quick on her feet, she never lets her fear show and it’s that marvelous acting that saves her life over and over again. You feel every second of boredom and dissatisfaction with her role as a upperclass woman, Jo wants freedom and more than anything to write exposes. The fire within that drives her to investigate is addictive and crazy exhilarating to read, you get swept up right along with her.The divide between the upper class and lower is vibrant and extremely detailed, you’ll feel transported into another world. The life of the rich with their easy access to money, casual lifestyles, and expensive clothing is wildly different than the children who pickpocket and young girls who sell their bodies in brothels.Secondary characters are memorable and each story is unique. Characters like Fay, the Tailor, and Oscar were engaging and wormed right on in to the story, making it more full and colorful. Fay’s position was heartbreaking and it’s admirable how strong she is, how clever. Oscar is quirky and intelligent, he’s that blunt, excitable medical guy who doesn’t have a filter. The Tailor is corrupt, enterprising, and pretty terrifying. A villain and savior, he’s straight out of Dickens.Eddie is subtly sexy. He’s got this rough, edgy way about him that draws Jo in like a homing beacon. Passionate, motivated, and eager to find the next big story, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and in many ways, mirrors Jo. Together Jo and Eddie are an unstopable force. The heat is there and you truly feel the attraction building in ways that border on love.CONS:The mystery itself had a little too many tells and clues, I figured out every twist and turn well before they were revealed but even knowing the outcome, it was the journey that kept me captivated.Jo and Eddie are a bit amateurish. They don’t put things together as fast as they should and many times, I found myself shouting at them to figure it out already. Kind of like those people who hear a thud upstairs on a dark and scary night and want to go check it out.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. These Shallow Graves By Melissa A. Palmer Book #131 Read in 2015These Shallow Graves by Jennifer DonnellyThis was a great mystery/historical fiction read. Jo is an intelligent young woman of a well-to-do family. She dreams of having the freedom to choose her path in life--whether it is to become a journalist, to marry who her family wants her to marry or to not marry at all. Then her world is rocked when her father dies, of an apparent suicide...or was it? Jo begins an investigation into what really happened to her father, with the help of dashing newspaperman Eddie. Of course, she falls for him even though they are not a socially acceptable match. Close to 500 pages, this book flew and will keep readers engaged from the first page to the last. The characters, most of whom are flawed, are intriguing and well written. I highly recommend this book.http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I loved Jo and Eddie and Fay By Melle I am a big fan of Jennifer Donnelly. I first discovered her when I read A Northern Light. (Which is incredible!) I adore her Tea Rose trilogy and These Shallow Graves felt very similar. I loved Jo and Eddie and Fay. They were all very vivid characters. The story was so good I had trouble putting it down. I did guess the ending but I wasn't put off by that. I would highly recommend this book and I hope that there will be a sequel! (In fact, I would love a Prequel!)
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