I loved the mystery as it unfolded, and while I figured out a couple of things, for the most part there were lots of surprises and interesting plot twists. The themes fit into the story perfectly and make the conspiracy all the more ruinous and upsetting. From the overtly racist interactions she has with coworkers to murkier microaggressions to just being the only Black person in her department, “All Her Little Secrets” finds intensity and dangerous outcomes in Ellice’s life even before it’s all turned upside down when Michael is killed. But what makes it all the more sinister are the themes of racism and misogynoir that Morris weaves throughout the story, as Ellice isn’t just an unwitting pawn, she is an unwitting pawn who also has to deal with the very real racist corporate environment she has been working within.
ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS PROFESSIONAL
I enjoyed watching Ellice start to realize that a personal loss but professional boon, as she is almost immediately promoted to Michael’s position, is far more insidious than anticipated. It felt like a pretty good progression as we follow Ellice, our protagonist who gets tangled in a dangerous web at her high powered corporation after her longtime boss and secret lover, Michael, is found dead in his office (by Ellice, actually, though she rushes out and doesn’t tell anybody, and it becomes very clear why). “All Her Little Secrets” gets right down to business, and doesn’t let up until the last pages.Īs someone who enjoys conspiracy thrillers if they don’t get too cloak and dagger or overly twisty, I thought that “All Her Little Secrets” executed all the twists and turns without getting too lost in the weeds. I sat down one day and started it, thinking that I would probably get through it in a few days time… And then I read it in two big sittings, basically being snared from the get go.
It took a little bit for my hold to come in, and when it did I had a ‘oh yeah!’ moment. By the time it came out I had left it on a mental hold list, and I didn’t seek it out until after the new year. It made a few lists that I came across on social media, and while I wanted to add it to the pile I had a huge stack.
Morris since last November when it was about to come out. Review: I have honestly been eying “All Her Little Secrets” by Wanda M. Suddenly, Ellice’s past and present lives collide as she launches into a pulse-pounding race to protect the brother she tried to save years ago and stop a conspiracy far more sinister than she could have ever imagined… When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can’t shake the feeling that something is off. She can’t be thrust into the spotlight-again.īut instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company’s lone black attorney, is promoted to replace Michael. Why? Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, including a small-town past and a kid brother who’s spent time on the other side of the law. And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Publishing Info: William Morrow, November 2021īook Description: Everyone has something to hide…Įllice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a “for fun” relationship with a rich, charming executive-her white boss, Michael.īut everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice goes to meet Michael… and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head. Book: “All Her Little Secrets” by Wanda M.
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