I read about this book on Alyse's book blog, so I decided to read it. It is a mystery novel about a bishop's wife in a ward in Draper, Utah and the crimes that are committed in the ward. She, of course, meddles into their lives and saves the day.
I didn't really like the way she was portrayed. She is a former atheist turned Mormon who questions much of the Church's practices, such as the patriarchal nature of the Church and the role of women today. She also discusses the Church's "neverending positivity" of the Saints with regards to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I mean, of COURSE the main character had to be an active but edgy member of the Church. It's not like they could have been talking about a woman who is content with her role in the Church and doesn't feel like she is being controlled by her husband. I can't see my mom doing that.
So overall, not my favorite book. I liked the mystery aspect, but I can't stomach reading too much questioning about the church.
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