A Decent YA Mystery | Review of ‘The Gilded Cage’

By Cynthia Ayala

The Gilded Cage by Lucinda Gray Image Credit: Goodreads
The Gilded Cage by Lucinda Gray
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Image Credit: Goodreads

Katherine Randolph spent her life on a small farm in Virginia. But when a mysterious lawyer enters her home announcing she and her brother are the heirs to the large estate, Walthingham Hall, in England, her life is forever changed. Her new life is full of splendor, launching her into the upper-class society. But after one night of fun, tragedy hits, and Katherine is stuck not knowing her to trust and whether she will be next in line to meet with a tragic end.

Published August 2, 2016 by Henry Holt and Co., The Gilded Cage by Lucinda Gray is a young adult historical fiction mystery that follows one young girl surviving in the aftermath of death.
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Weekly Reading List #74

By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there avid readers. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day today. January is coming to a c-lose. How bizarre how fast time flies. I’ve had some extra time lately to work on my novel and catch up on my reading. I love having some of this extra time. I’m still so tired a lot of time though, working at a movie theater is no easy feat, but at least my current boss and coworkers are great. Hours may never be perfect, but when you’re working a job you enjoy, you take what you can get.

Anyway, check out this week’s reading list. Happy reading!
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Weekly Reading List #73

By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there avid readers I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. For me it has been a calmer week, I’ve had some time to edit my novel and catch up on some of my reading. I injured my hand though. I either have a pinched nerve in my center of both my palms or I have tendonitis. Plus, my anemia isn’t doing too great. Oh well, such is life. At least I have my books so check out what’s on the table this week.
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Book of the Month – August 2016

By Cynthia Ayala

Hey there readers and voters! All the votes have been counted and this months’ winner of the Book of the Month, which will include a featured book review, is The Gilded Cage by Lucinda Gray! If that wasn’t your choice remember every vote counts so share and vote and promote your favorite. However, if you still would like to see a book review on one of the other selections go back and look at the poll and leave a message in the comments about which novel you would like to see a review for.

In any case, check out the details on this months’ winner and if it tickles your fancy don’t forget to add it to your TBR list. Happy reading!
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