Thanks to Netgalley and Sarah Key for send me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a good short read. However I found some sentences didn't make sense. I had work out what was trying to be said. Apart from that it was a quick thriller read that I enjoyed.

I really enjoyed this short read! While some of the sentences were a bit confusing but I had no problem figuring out what the other was getting at (I think the book may have been translated from another language) the storyline was great! And I very much enjoyed the passing for such a short story! It was the perfect quick read that was mysterious and kinda gory. I wanna thank the publisher of this book for allowing me to read it as I am so new to reviewing books! I'm excited to see what other short stories Sarah comes out with!

A riveting crime thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story kicks off with a shocking act of violence at a synagogue, setting the stage for an intense investigation. Two detectives lead the charge, and their dynamic adds depth to the narrative. Sarah Key's storytelling prowess shines as she weaves a tale that not only keeps you guessing but also delves into profound themes. Honor Killing is a quick and impactful read that leaves you pondering long after you've turned the final page.

Looking for a gripping detective story with a twist? Look no further than Honor Killing by Sarah Key.

As an avid reader, I stumbled upon Honor Killing and I must say it's quite captivating. Although I could tell this was probably translated to English from another language, it didn't make me want to stop reading. The story starts with a bang when a synagogue is targeted, setting the stage for a nail-biting murder investigation. While some characters might feel a bit one-dimensional, the core message about faith and the complex relationship the father’ has to his son shines brightly throughout the book.

Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for the ARC. The publication date is the 3rd April 2023. The book was a bit strange my first thought when reading it that it must have been translated into English from another language as it didn't flow quite coherently. I didn’t particularly like any of the characters and I struggled to finish it.

Firstly, this is a difficult short story to read in English. At times it doesn’t flow, the language is stunted and awkward.

I assume it was originally written in a different language and than clumsily translated. If not, the writer’s English has let the book down rather than the translator’s interpretation.
What is puzzling is that at some times the syntax and sentences just about manage to convey the story. In far too many places however, often in the dialogue exchanges, the text screams at you. It is like an uncomfortable river trip where the bottom of the boat periodically scraps the bottom leaving you concerned that you will finally run aground.

Reverting back to the book itself. If you can read to the end, and I would encourage you to do so, you have a very interesting detective case. The investigation begins with an object being lobbed at the doors to a New York synagogue.

I liked the two detectives and the interaction between them. Other characters are a little two dimensional and little time is given to flesh the pen portraits out.

Reading between the lines this is a quick read which has a lot to say about religion and adherence to a faith. However the main theme is about a father’s relationship to his son.

On that task this book is a success and shares that message well and with some effect. Also as with all good writing the story is not just self contained in these few pages. There are hints at and notes from an earlier case as well as personal tragedies that affect the characters.

I am better for reading Honor Killing and believe others will benefit from this author’s writing and other works.