Tampa author Linda Hurtado Bond digs deep into Tampa's Cuban American culture in All the Broken Girls, with emphasis on three areas: food, family, and faith. Food is essential to understanding the Cuban culture and Bond zeroes in on the pot of rice or beans always simmering on the back of the stoves in Cuban neighborhoods. Bond mirrors Ace Atkins, also with a Florida background, who details food in his Ranger series set in Mississippi. Family drives All the Broken Girls with mothers who are murdered and the children who witness the killings. Mari Alvarez, local TV investigative reporter, is determined to uncover if local gang members are responsible for numerous deaths over the past ten years, including her mother's. Faith is crucial to the plot with Mari's grandmother belief in old school Afro-Cuban Santeria religious practices based on intentions. Readers learn about Santeria and how its practice is still evident in modern Cuban America culture. Bond writes a good story steeped in superstition and gang-related crime. It is a must-read for Tampeno book clubs and readers who enjoy thrillers. An essential purchase for FL public libraries.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review...murder...mystery...intrigue...friends...enemies...themes running throughout this story...this author is talented in weaving a story that holds the interest of the reader...reads like a true story...real life...not fuzzy and fun...a book that one must pay attention to each word...stay on task...determine what might happen or will happen...enjoy this mystery/intrigue...

Good book! This book was a little different for me, but a good different! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, great police work, A lot of superstition and was funny! The storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely! Although this book was a little different I did enjoy reading it! I will definitely recommend reading this one! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I love a good serial killer story. And Linda Bond did such a phenomenal job creating a riveting story. And that was not only very well written and developed, but also held my attention throughout the the entire book.
This was such an addictive and immersive read.
I thought it has an original storyline and well-developed characters.
Reeled me in from the first page… Kept me awake all night… Outstanding psychological thriller.
I love the ride that this book took me on, and it kept me guessing.
All the Broken Girls will keep you guessing and sitting on the edge of your seat.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Entangled|Amara,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review to my platforms, blog, B&N and Waterstone closer to pub date.