All We Buried by Elena Taylor is a page-turner of a mystery that is sure to keep you guessing!
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review during this book tour via Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours. This did not affect my rating in any way.
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My Thoughts on All We Buried by Elena Taylor
Oh my gosh. Sign me up for all of the Sheriff Bet Rivers books! I just love her!
In this novel, Bet has recently moved back to her hometown to help her father. She is planning to only be there temporarily but when he suddenly passes away, she realizes that it may be a while before she can head back to LA.
Saddled with various responsibilities as the interim sheriff, Bet can’t decide if she wants to win an upcoming election to become the official sheriff or not.
When a body is discovered in a lake, Bet dives into the investigation and tries not to worry about anything else. But this isn’t just any investigation, it’s going to also dredge up many things from the past that Bet’s mind has tried to protect her from…
I was hooked right from the start of this one. Like all my favorite mysteries, we open in an everyday life type of scene, but then we’re thrown into the fray as the body was found almost immediately.
Bet was a wonderful main character! She was full of pride for her work and loyalty for her town, but she also found herself at a bit of a crossroads as she wasn’t sure which path she wanted to go down. The supporting characters were also perfectly developed! I found myself equally drawn to them but also suspicious of them.
Throughout the tale, there were scenes that had me so nervous for the characters. Nothing was too violent or anything, but it was certainly action packed! There were also quite a few scenes that had me quite claustrophobic (we’re talking The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling claustrophobic here! Phew!).
I loved how this story unfolded! I had so much fun reading along, trying to guess at who the “bad guy” was, and through all of the twists and turns, it really kept me guessing. When I hit the ending I was very pleasantly surprised by the way things turned out!
One final comment… That cover. How stunning is that?! I love the colors so much. This cover design clearly paid very close attention to the book. I love that the woman clearly has curly hair and that she’s standing near water.
My Favorite Passages from All We Buried
“Hullo!” The stillness of the forest swallowed her voice. Not even moonlight could reach the cabin, backed up against one of the granite peaks and surrounded by stately old-growth Doug firs. A gray layer of lichen covered the trees, and the forest felt hushed in anticipation. The logs of the house were almost black and moss and ferns grew from the cedar-shingles roof, as if the forest claimed the building as its own.
A wooded hillside rose behind town and the cemetery kept watch over the living.
My Final Thoughts on All We Buried
This was such a captivating mystery with wonderful characters. I CANNOT wait to see where this series goes next!
If you’re looking for an action packed mystery with just a sprinkle of romance, then I highly recommend snagging this one.
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About The Author
Elena Taylor lives on the banks of the middle fork of the Snoqualmie River in a town made famous by Twin Peaks. When she’s not writing or working one-on-one with writers as a developmental editor, she can be found hanging out with her husband, dog, and two cats. Her favorite place to be (besides home) is the stables down the road, with her two horses Radar and Jasper.
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I think I’m going to have to start this series! Great review!
<3 Enjoy!!
WOW!!! You just convinced me to get a copy in my hands and soon!!! Thanks for your insight into this book!!
Wahoo!!! Enjoy! It’s such a fun read!
I love a good mystery, especially when the good guy (or gal) sounds as likable as Bet.
For sure!! This one was a home run for me!!
Wow! This totally made my day. I love everything you said and how you identified what I wanted the book to convey.
Thank you!
Elena Taylor
<3 <3 I'm so happy to help spread the word about this amazing novel! I can't wait to see what you write next! :)
<3 <3 Thank you!!! You are fantastic.
Sounds like a really great mystery, and you know I love those. Plus, the cover and the coloring is beautiful!
-Lauren
Thank you! You can imagine how over the moon I was when my publisher sent me that cover
Elena-
Oh my gosh, I bet!! It’s so stunning!
RIGHT!? Definitely one of my favorites!!
I’ve never heard of this book but now you have me wanting to check it out!
It was such an awesome story! I hope you love it if you pick it up!
I hope you enjoy!
Elena