Question 2

[Jonetta]

Much was made about Claire's stepfather and Roni getting married so soon after Alana's disappearance. What were your thoughts about the situation? Were either of them on your suspect list?

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I didn't think it was the stepfather because it seemed too easy that way but I almost wanted it to be Roni because she seemed mean. I didn't think it was either but were put in to distract us.

[Jonetta]

They seemed so obvious that I didn't want to put them high on my list but Roni just was too perfect a suspect to let go. Finding out they were involved before Alana disappeared wasn't a surprise.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Yes and yes.

This is my own little thing about this book...but it seemed like Novak played Roni's character all over the place. We were expected to believe she was a good stepmother to them but then not to the others. She was mean but then understanding. It seemed like I was always trying to figure out what she was playing at next.

[Jonetta]

Exactly! April had good reason to have issues with this woman. But, in the end, we were supposed to believe all was right with Roni. It left me unsettled.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Yeah, same here. Claire first cant accept she has anything to go with her mother's disappearance than after what April tells her she suddenly sees Roni as a not so nice lady. Then when it's not her she's the loving stopmom?! Seriously Roni and Leanne seem so aloe so I get why they like each other. Ugh! Sorry for rant lol

[Jonetta]

Lol! You're just ranting my feelings, too:)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Ok good, lol. I don't mind forgiving characters but I need a bit of a stronger reason to.