Title: House of The Hanging Jade
Author: Amy M. Reade
Print Length: 246 pages
Publisher: Lyrical Underground (April 26, 2016)
Publication Date: April 26, 2016
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Language: English
ASIN: B0138NHCMO
Not willing to cope with Washington’s brutal winters, Kailani breaks up with restaurant owner Geoffrey and leaves her job to return home, returning to the warm weather and beauty of Hawaii, black sand, and the curling waves of the Pacific Ocean. In preparation to return, Kailani searches for employment and secures a position as personal chef to Lars Jorgensen, owner of Kaimana Surf Company, and his wife, Dr. Barbara Merriweather, on the West Coast of the Big Island in the district of North Kohala.
When she arrives, the Jorgensen’s house is beautiful, and this sous-chef is ill-prepared for what awaits beyond the lush tropical gardens of palm trees, midnight jasmine, red ginger, and pergola laden with hanging Jade. As Kailani settles in, a series of events begin to unfold that question the stability of the Jorgensen household. First, Lars and Barbie don’t seem to like each other much, which could have something to do with Barbie’s roaming eye.
When Barbie asks Kailani to make more nutritious meals to reduce her family’s craving for junk food, the kids dislike Kailani’s healthy cooking. Nevertheless, this is not the full scope of Kailani’s issues. As Geoffrey relocates to Hawaii to be with her, things start to become strange, and a body is discovered on the Jorgensens’ property.
I liked reading about the kinds of meals Kailani would make for the family because she is a chef, especially as she started to get inventive to convince the kids to eat healthily. I got a sense of Hawaiian culture through it.
I also like how the plot focuses on this one family. That gives the story a TV show feel, which I like. Whenever I put my Kindle down, I think about what I will read in tomorrow’s House of the Hanging episode. The Jorgensen’s are off the chain.
What’s really going on in the house with the hanging Jade?
Ratings:
Plot Movement / Strength: 4/5
Entertainment Factor: 4/5
Characterization: 5/5
Authenticity / Believable: 4/5
Thought Provoking: 5/5
Overall Rating: 4 / 5 stars
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Thanks so much for spotlighting my book here today!!
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You’re welcome! Good read.
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Nice review! In addition to what you say, I would add that Amy gives you not only a sense of Hawaiian Culture, but also the feeling that you can close your eyes and be in Hawaii! Sitting on the lanai, enjoying a meal and watching the waves roll in or out! 😀 Not to mention the beautiful cover!
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Indeed! I also enjoyed the added terminology breakdown at the end. I wanna go to Hawaii!
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Thanks, Sharon! That’s high praise–and one of the things I try to do in all my books. I want to transport the reader somewhere else. And if that place is Hawaii, even better!
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Will have to check that one out! Your review has me intrigued!
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Hi Deborah,
If you get a chance to read the book, I hope you enjoy it and that you’ll let me know what you think of it. Thanks for stopping by and have a great Friday!
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Yayyy 🙂
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Wonderful review EC. I have Amy’s book awaiting me in my hefty reader. Looking forward to the read. 🙂
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Thanks Debby : )
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🙂
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You make me smile, Debby! Thank you!
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🙂 Most welcome Amy.
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