| Title | : | Secrets of the Asylum (The Secrets Trilogy Book 1) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 285 |
| Publication | : | Published June 27, 2017 |
Secrets of the Asylum (The Secrets Trilogy Book 1) Reviews
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if you’re like me & find a few books that have been hyped or being read by a lot of people dull & boring, then try an indie work by award-winning author, Linda Hughes — a quick, simple read with a twist, a good twist too ... the story about 3 women in transitions; in life, in age, in career, in spirituality, in sexuality, & in relationship ...
When I saw the cover, I thought the story would be dark & disturbing (how I like my books lol) like American Horror Story: Asylum — but it turned out the story was much lighter & much warmer ... still a little dark, but the writing is very light ...
this book is the first of the Secrets Trilogy; I’ll read the next two just to see what the story will reveal — also, it’s always great to support female indie writers! -
DNF @ 50 percent.
Really good premise and the author is a lovely person. But the writing drags and rambles at odd moments and I feel like the book doesn't know what it wants to be. Is it a mystery thriller? A historical novel? A family drama? A romance? Idk. I wanted to like it... just didn't work for me. -
Overall, Secrets of the Asylum is an engaging and intriguing read. What happened to young Harry 15 years ago is a cold case overshadowing the Sullivan family. Great plot.
I rated Secrets of the Asylum 4 stars because of the storyline, but there are points where it is a 3.5 or 3. The characters are all really good or really bad, no in between. There is minimal growth or no change in the characters by the end of the book. And the characters, at times, are just too good to be true.
The writing is good, but there are times when the author over explains something, as if the reader won't get it.
Finally, there seems to be two or three endings. One for Lizzy, one for Abby and one for Meg. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
But despite all of that, I really enjoyed the story. It looks at the various challenges women in that 1920s time period dealt with and the setting of the state asylum, which actually existed but is now closed, added the historical perspective. I liked that.
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Three women's fates are tied together as 2 try to find out what happened to little Harry Sullivan 15 years ago. First is the mother of poor Harry, Elizabeth, who has been residing at the Northern Michigan Asylum since shortly after Harry's disappearance. Next is Elizabeth's daughter, Meg, who is trying to find out who her mother truly is and reeling from a recent broken engagement due to her family's secret. The final is Elizabeth's dearest friend, Abby, who is a Chippewa Indian fortune teller and her spirit guides are telling her that there are more things around Harry's disappearance than Elizabeth is willing to share. This was a quick and enjoyable read that gives you insight into the society of 1920's, a good mystery and a budding romance. Looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy.
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Although I don't normally read much historic fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed "Secrets of the Asylum" by Linda Hughes. The characters were well-developed, the setting was realistic and the intricate plot kept me turning the pages. A very enjoyable read!
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I really enjoyed this book! It had a little bit of everything- suspense (but not too much), romance, mystery, excitement, twists and a great ending. It’s nice to read something that doesn’t go overboard in too much suspense.
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Good and fast read. Meaning that I didn't want to put it down. It has predictable romance, mystery and a beautiful female artist who likes living in the insane asylum! Of course, she is not crazy!!!
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Enjoyed it enough but it definitely needed a proofreader. Too many grammatical errors. Still a decent read.
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As a resident of Upper Michigan, I enjoyed the references to familiar places in the novel. However, the story held few surprises, was formulaic and stretched believeablility in areas. The quick love story, the inevitable discovery of a dead child, all this and more made the book a quick read but not a great challenge to imagination.
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Very good
I really enjoyed this book, I really can't wait to read the next book in the trilogy. First time reading this author and she is good.
