Echo Murder (June 4, 2019, published by Louise Walters Books) is the second installment in the ongoing Wilde Investigations Series, and it is a worthy successor to Fallible Justice (you can find my review of FJ here). Laakso dives right in where Fallible Justice left off, as Yannia Wilde leaves Old London to travel home. This trip gives us more insight into the world Yannia comes from, the conclave of the Wild Folk, drawing us deeper into a past she can’t escape and illuminating the choices that will drive her future. Her betrothed, Dearon, dominates the beginning of this book, and Laakso does a great job illustrating the complicated history between them without dumping the information. Quite frankly, I want to know more!
Yannia continues to struggle with her need for connection to her old life and her desire to live life on her own terms, a theme which, for better or worse, underlies every choice she makes. Laakso takes her time with this follow up, allowing readers to revel in the world she’s built. The mystery itself was unique and intriguing, not like anything I’ve seen before. But while it wasn’t entirely a surprise, the ending was well crafted and does not disappoint.
Overall, Echo Murder, like Fallible Justice, was an enjoyable and addictive read. I’ve barely closed the book and already I am itching for the next one to come. If you enjoy Laakso’s writing, I also highly recommend following her on Twitter – @LLaaksoWriter. She’s very personable and (Bonus!) occasionally drops hints or teasers for upcoming works.
Happy reading!
R. Singer Writing 