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Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite
Paper Castles by Terri Lee is a reminder that money cannot buy happiness. The story starts off in 1963. Savannah Palmerton is a rich socialite who has an unhappy marriage. When a murder occurs in her family, Savannah is the prime suspect. She tries to hold it together while her family is being torn apart and dark secrets start to reveal themselves. Her only hope is that her lawyer, Phil Hannigan, can save her from a life in jail.
There were things I really liked about Paper Castles and there were a couple things I disliked. The thing I liked the most was the character of Nettie. Everyone needs a Nettie in their lives. She was a loving mother-like figure when Savannah needed her the most. She also spoke words of wisdom. My personal favorite was: “Child, you’ve been trying to drown your sorrows for some time now. And the problem with that plan is, you can’t drown sorrows. They’re good swimmers. They’re gonna float back up to the top and be bobbing right where you left them last night.”
I also liked that Lee threw in some history throughout her story, such as the assassination of President Kennedy and how it affected people. The thing I disliked about the story was that Savannah prided herself on being a mother, and was hurt when her daughter accused her of being a murderer. This obviously affected Savannah, yet the reunion at the end of the book was barely touched on. I also felt the ending was rather rushed. However, I liked the surprise that occurred in the courtroom. After finishing the book, I was left with unanswered questions.
Just as in the South, this story was slow to start moving. But once it did, it was hard to put down. This story is not so much a murder mystery as much as it is about Savannah learning to heal and to forgive those in her past that hurt her. I enjoyed reading it. I absolutely loved the southern feel and sweet tea in this book.
