Better Left Burried is an engaging mystery about the secrets some families keep and the dangers of learning the truth.

I would recommend this book to anyone wanting an engaging LGBTQ romance with a suspenseful mystery.

I think the parents were a little too permissive, so I am not sure that it was realistic, but it was a fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an audio ARC. Receiving the book did not impact my review in any way.

This was so messy and chaotic and I caught myself making a face multiple times while listening. It was so far-fetched and unbelievable and I was constantly so annoyed at the literal CHILDREN that kept meddling in actual police business.

I think this was a fascinating book. Mary E. Roach did a good job with the story. This was a YA LGBTQ+ Thriller/Mystery. I think it was well written, and the flow was pretty good. I think the narrator did an excellent job at bringing more depth to the story. The characters were well written, and the story line was plotted well. I can't wait to read more from this author. I recommend this to the YA thriller readers.

Thank you Net Galley ARC, Disney Audio book, and Mary E., Roach

Lucy Preston is driving with her mom to spend spring break at her dad's, but they get sidetracked when Lucy's mom is asked to help a family friend. Her mom Katy is a private detective and planned to meet an old friend at an abandoned amusement park, but instead they find his dead body. Lucy doesn't know anything about her mom and spends the book trying to puzzle together her past with the help of Audrey, a local girl who was at the amusement park when her and her mom found the dead guy. The town is holding a lot of secrets! I didn't really like the book. A case of poor communication and distrust between mother and daughter.

Better Left Buried is a YA mystery thriller. The narration for this audiobook was fantastic! The story was enjoyable, but the plot became a little difficult to follow at times. Hand this to readers who enjoy a tangled mystery.

Better Left Buried by Roach was a nice YA mystery. I didn't totally connect with the characters. I found the dad dying thing a bit confusing....I'm not really sure who was at fault for his death at the end of the book. The narrator did a great job.