A review by celeste_velocci
Long Bright River by Liz Moore

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

WOW EXCELLENT. This will definitely be a top contender for my favorite book of 2025. It was beautifully written and incredibly captivating. I loved the characters, the setting, the plot - everything was just phenomenal. This book was almost 500 pages but it did not feel like it while reading. The writing style was more wordy than I am used to but I feel like that is what pulled me in even more.

A cop in Philly is searching for her missing estranged sister who is an addict. Told during past and present timelines see what made and broke the sisters bond. I loved the way addiction was depicted in this book. It was real and raw and done so well. 

I went in pretty blind to this book and I recommend that you do as well - it made my reading experience even better. 

Coming to Peacock this month as a mini series and I cannot wait!!