August 4, 2026

I love a good mystery, and Unmasking the Past delivered. It blends suspense, small-town charm, family secrets, and just a touch of romance into a story that kept me guessing until the very end.

I really enjoyed this. It has a bit of everything really, suspense, malicious attacks, and several people with secrets.

Violet has changed her name to step away from her past as a young actress but it seems someone is doing attacks in her new hometown with props from her old series. At the same time, an old friend of her boyfriend is in town and being very persistent and overly friendly but what is her real motivation? I found this intriguing all the way through. The characters were likeable and I was rooting for Violet and Cooper. It's a really enjoyable start to a series and I look forward to reading more.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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The main character felt capable without being perfect, and her determination to uncover the truth made it easy to stay invested in every twist. The supporting cast was equally well done—everyone seemed to have something to hide, which made trying to figure out who could be trusted half the fun.

The pacing struck a nice balance. There was enough action to keep the story moving, but the quieter moments gave the characters room to breathe and made the emotional stakes feel real.

Ellis Summers does a great job creating an atmospheric setting that almost becomes another character in the story. I could easily picture the locations, and they added to the overall sense of tension and intrigue.

Overall, this was an engaging, well-paced mystery with memorable characters and enough twists to keep me turning the pages. If you enjoy clean mysteries with strong female leads, hidden secrets, and plenty of suspense, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.

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I really enjoyed this. It has a bit of everything really, suspense, malicious attacks, and several people with secrets.

Violet has changed her name to step away from her past as a young actress but it seems someone is doing attacks in her new hometown with props from her old series. At the same time, an old friend of her boyfriend is in town and being very persistent and overly friendly but what is her real motivation? I found this intriguing all the way through. The characters were likeable and I was rooting for Violet and Cooper. It's a really enjoyable start to a series and I look forward to reading more.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.