Book Review: Mayan Mendacity by L.J.M Owen


#BookReview: Mayan Mendacity by L.J.M Owen #NetGalley

My thoughts about Mayan Mendacity by L.J.M Owen

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#BookReview: Mayan Mendacity by L.J.M Owen #NetGalley
Dr Elizabeth Pimms has a new puzzle. What is the story behind the tiny skeletons discovered on a Guatemalan island? And how do they relate to an ancient Mayan queen? The bones, along with other remains, are a gift for Elizabeth. But soon the giver reveals his true nature. An enraged colleague then questions Elizabeth’s family history. Elizabeth seeks DNA evidence to put all skeletons to rest. A pregnant enemy, a crystal skull, a New York foodie, and an intruder in Elizabeth’s phrenic library variously aid or interrupt Elizabeth’s attempts to solve mysteries both ancient and personal.







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18 comments

  1. DJ Sakata20 February 2020 at 18:32

    I've missed you - you look lovely!

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    1. Jo Linsdell20 February 2020 at 18:50

      Aww thanks. Had an evil flu that had me in bed for a couple of weeks. Feels good to be back to normal again.

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  2. Allie Bock20 February 2020 at 18:43

    I really enjoyed your review. The book sounds like a good read, but I'm not sure I'd be able handle the cruelty.

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    1. Jo Linsdell20 February 2020 at 18:52

      The torture parts are only brief but they do hit home pretty hard. Brief but intense.

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  3. Nadene @Ttly Addicted 2 Reading20 February 2020 at 18:45

    Love your review. The book sounds good. I may check it out as I have so many books but so little time.

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    1. Jo Linsdell20 February 2020 at 18:53

      I know what you mean. I'm constantly adding more books to my TBR even though I know it will take me forever to read them all. Time is always too little. I do want to check out the other books in this series now I've read this one though.

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  4. Stormi20 February 2020 at 19:52

    Great review! I may have had to skim some of the more difficult parts.

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    1. Jo Linsdell20 February 2020 at 20:21

      Some scenes were quite hard to read due to what happened. From a purely historical point of view it was interesting though.

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  5. Kate @ Bitch Bookshelf20 February 2020 at 20:44

    Oh my, I leave books on my TBR forever too. Glad you finally read and loved it!

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    1. Jo Linsdell21 February 2020 at 08:37

      This one is definitely a bit of a record for me in terms if time sat on my tbr. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does this.

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  6. Shelleen21 February 2020 at 02:39

    The book sounds good.

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    1. Jo Linsdell21 February 2020 at 08:38

      It was. Made me want to learn more about Mayan culture and history too.

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  7. Lady In Read21 February 2020 at 04:03

    sounds like such a cool read - one more for my TBR..

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    1. Jo Linsdell21 February 2020 at 08:40

      I want to read the rest of the series now too.

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  8. Whispering Stories21 February 2020 at 13:29

    I'm not sure this would be a book for me. I enjoyed your review and you did well to handle all that cruelty.

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    1. Jo Linsdell21 February 2020 at 18:59

      It was really just the dog scene and the very end that were tough reading. The rest was fine.

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  9. Katiria22 February 2020 at 01:12

    Great review, this book looks and sounds very intriguing. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.

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