The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna – A Gripping Tale of Family, Secrets & Redemption
ARC review — iRead Book Tours | Posted on | By Sachin Karnik (GetUrBook)
My Thoughts
Some stories pull you in not with dazzling heroes, but with flawed, broken characters who feel all too real. The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna is one such book. When I picked it up for this iRead Book Tours ARC, I expected family drama—but what I found was a layered, emotional journey through betrayal, choices, and the thin line between public perfection and private pain.
About the Book
- Title: The Tarnished Son
- Author: Elizabeth McKenna
- Genre: Domestic Suspense / Family Drama
- Published: July 23, 2024
- Pages: 324
My Reading Experience
From the first chapter, the Clark family’s carefully constructed image begins to unravel. A boating accident sets the tone, but it’s the aftermath—the lies,r secrets, and quiet heartbreak—that truly makes this story linger. Elizabeth McKenna shifts perspective between characters so you feel the disappointment of a fathe, the shame of a son, and the guarded resilience of a stepdaughter.
This is a personal read for me; I found myself pausing after certain chapters and thinking about how families we admire publicly can be struggling privately. The pacing balances quieter emotional beats with tense revelations, so the book never feels like pure melodrama—rather, a realistic unraveling of choices and consequences.
Themes I Loved
- Family Loyalty vs. Individual Choice: How far can love stretch before it breaks?
- Generational Shadows: The past informs present decisions in haunting ways.
- Secrets & Redemption: Mistakes have costs, but there are chances to heal.
Who Should Read This
If you enjoy character-driven novels that blend suspense with raw family emotion, this one will resonate. Readers who like domestic dramas that peel away glossy layers of privilege to reveal messy humanity will find it compelling.
My Verdict
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
A deeply human story that balances suspense and emotion. McKenna’s writing lingers—this novel will make you think about your own family ties and the choices that shape us.
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Short ARC Note & Disclaimer
I received an ARC of this book through iRead Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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