What the heck is going on in Atlanta? The Mayor, Victoria Hobbs, is watching people around her and wondering why her friends and colleagues are being killed. What's with the little origami? Hampton Bridges is a journalist whose career is in the tank and he needs a good story but there's also the very real problem of the killer. I suspect those familiar with the city will praise this for how Atlanta is used as a character. There are a number of themes here, some of which are better explored than others. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

“Paper Gods” by Goldie Taylor is honestly one of the best books I’ve read in 2018. This is surprising, considering the fact that I despise politics. This book is so well written, the author obviously knows her stuff about politics, the characters are extremely interesting and well developed…I could not put it down. The story includes many bad people, a few good people and a plot line that goes back years.

Hampton Bridges is a journalist, kind of a dying profession these days, and he has made some big mistakes in his life. Instead of giving up, he’s back on the story of his life and he won’t give up. He’s hot on the trial of a huge conspiracy and he is going to figure it out and report it, no matter what it takes. I love him! I would give this book 6 stars if I could. One of my favorites for sure!!

The first half of this book is 4 stars but by 60-70% of the way through it I just didn't care enough about the plot, the characters or who did it. It's definitely fun if you know Atlanta and their communities well. It has intrigued, politics, lots of drama and egos and a whodonit - but it just didn't do it for me. The writing is strong enough that I kept reading and I would consider trying another book by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book has all the elements which should make it a terrific read, politics, race and murder...but somehow I found it less engaging than I had expected. I think having so many elements and sooo many characters and sooo many twists caused it to be muddled rather than entertaining.

I actually found it hard work to get through all this.

Yes, lots of great discussions can emerge, but I did find it lacking.