46 pages 1 hour read

Wanda M. Morris

All Her Little Secrets

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris, Ellice Littlejohn, a Black lawyer at Houghton Transportation, discovers her boss Michael Sayles' body and is promoted to his position. She uncovers illegal company activities while being suspected of his murder, ultimately revealing ties to white supremacy and money laundering. Themes include race, discrimination, and corporate ethics. The story contains racism, discrimination, misogyny, violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris has been praised for its strong, complex protagonist and engaging plot. Many reviewers appreciated the suspenseful storytelling and social themes. However, some found the pace uneven and noted a reliance on familiar thriller tropes. Overall, it’s a compelling read that addresses important issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All Her Little Secrets?

Readers who would enjoy Wanda M. Morris's novel All Her Little Secrets are fans of gripping legal thrillers with strong female protagonists. Comparable to John Grisham's The Firm and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, it appeals to those who appreciate intricate mysteries and explorations of social issues within a legal context.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Race / Racism

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Themes

Values/Ideas: Equality

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed