Reviews
Santa Monica is a juicy yet profound thriller that seamlessly glides between the sun kissed beaches and the long shadows of seemingly glamorous Southern California. Cassidy Lucas has delivered a deft page turner and a topical mystery that is fully three dimensional in every way. Santa Monica is filled with complex characters who may act but never are superficial and at its core is a deft, twisty story that's both witty and wise about marriage, friendship, aging, and the deadly quest for perfection., "Part riveting mystery, part incisive domestic drama, Santa Monica is a sharp look at the superficial lives of the pretending-to-be-perfect in gorgeous seaside California, expertly walking the line between satire, suspense and biting social commentary." -- Kimberly McCreight New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia and A Good Marriage "Santa Monica is a juicy yet profound thriller that seamlessly glides between the sun kissed beaches and the long shadows of seemingly glamorous Southern California. Cassidy Lucas has delivered a deft page turner and a topical mystery that is fully three dimensional in every way. Santa Monica is filled with complex characters who may act but never are superficial and at its core is a deft, twisty story that's both witty and wise about marriage, friendship, aging, and the deadly quest for perfection." -- Ivy Pochoda, author of These Women "Cassidy Lucas has created an engaging, satirical portrait of Santa Monica, where a vibrant cast faces a broad range of California problems--marriage and money troubles, poor body image for the haves, deportation for the have nots." -- Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay "Santa Monica is one juicy read! Cassidy Lucas brings a rarified beach town to life with such verve and tenderness, and she isn't afraid to show its dark side, either. Compelling, sassy, and warmhearted, this book is a thrill." -- Edan Lepucki, author of New York Times bestseller California "Oh, how this smart, juicy thriller sucked me in. A perfect escape." -- Marcy Dermansky, author of Very Nice Santa Monica is a deep dive into the extremes of human desire and a page-turning exploration of class, love, friendship, and marriage, while simultaneously exploring topical issues of politics and immigration. Cassidy Lucas plunges you into a world of terrifying domestic fantasy while holding her characters accountable for their flaws. A wild thriller you don't want to miss. -- Elizabeth Silver, author of Tincture of Time "Lucas (the pen name of Julia Fierro and Caeli Wolfson Widger) succeeds in satirizing the gilded enclave of Santa Monica while also tugging at readers' heartstrings" -- Publishers Weekly
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