Bardo By The Sea by Chad Alan Gibbs

 




Synopsis:


When Izzy Brown, an anxiety-ridden sixteen-year-old, receives a scholarship to the prestigious Bardo Academy, she leaves the trailer park for a seaside villa in Florida’s most exclusive and secretive community. With a new address, new school, and cute new boyfriend, life is good—for once.

But then dreams of becoming a journalist prompt Izzy to join the school newspaper. With the help of Elton Jones-Davies, a gentle giant with autism and secrets of his own, she delves into the murder of a former Bardo Academy football star.

Together, Izzy and Elton uncover forbidden romance, shady business deals, and political corruption reaching the State Capitol. The case heats up just as Izzy’s life falls apart, but she presses on, risking everything to bring the killer to justice.


Review:





Bardo By The Sea was a gripping story.
I realised that I'm more anxious when I read about a murdered young kid, I haven't put this book down until the cold case was solved and every character was safe and sound.

Izzy Brown got a scholarship for the exclusive Bardo Academy thanks to her twin brother, Axl, who is a raising football star. As soon as she arrives she feels out of place in the expensive school and the ginormous houses. She also feels like a social pariah with her schoolmates, everybody judge her and find her lacking, and she is pretty lonely until she joins the school newspaper and she meets Elton Jones-Davies who will help her to investigate an old murder.

Izzy and Elton dynamics are interesting and entertaining. I liked how they try to protect each other when thigs become dangerous. In the end I could see how fond of each other they are and I hope to see them together again in a new book soon.

Chad Alan Gibbs showed us how the darkest past can be concealed under the most shining and prestigious beaches.
The writing is addictive, the storyline is compelling and the mystery is intricate, the characters are flawed but perfect for the story.
I definitely look forward to reading more of his work.




Release Date: 05.17.2022
























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