On a Quiet Street
by Seraphina Nova Glass
Blurb:
The perfect neighborhood can be the perfect place to hide…Who wouldn’t want to live in Brighton Hills? This exclusive community on the Oregon coast is the perfect mix of luxury and natural beauty. Stunning houses nestle beneath mighty Douglas firs, and lush backyards roll down to the lakefront. It’s the kind of place where neighbors look out for one another. Sometimes a little too closely…
My Reaction:
Well, I like the cover, and the title is okay... Based on the blurb, I was expecting something a little gossipy and maybe slightly trashy—something inspired by the old Desperate Housewives TV dramedy, which could be okay, since I'm just borrowing it through Amazon. Desperate Housewives may well be the intended vibe, but it just didn't work for me.
I found the plot ridiculous. The irritating characters' behavior is nonsensical and frustrating, to the degree that I lost all patience with them, so I stopped reading at 28%.
After skimming some of the unfavorable reviews (and completely ignoring the many who apparently loved it), it doesn't sound like I'm missing out on much. DNF, and relieved to move on to something fresher!
