Book Review: Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
Title: Out of the Easy Author: Ruta Sepetys Genre: Historical, LGBT, Young Adult Publisher: Puffin Publication Date: March 7 2013 Hardcover/Paperback: 352 Pages Out of the Easy is set against the vivid backdrop of 1950s New Orleans. Written by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Sepetys, this novel has something for everyone: love, mystery, murder, blackmail and warmth. Josie Moraine wants out of The Big Easy – she needs more than New Orleans can offer. Known locally as a brothel prostitute’s daughter, she dreams of life at an elite college, far away from here. But then a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie caught between her ambition and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans is luring Josie deeper in as she searches for the truth, and temptation beckons at every turn. Stand alone or series: Stand alone How did I get this book: Review copy from the UK Publisher Format (e- or p-): Print Why did I read this book: I’ve been dying to read a Ruta Sepetys novel ever since the incredible success of her first novel. When I got this review copy I felt it was that time. Warning: Out of the Easy is a historical novel set […]
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