Elizabeth Is Missing is a sad story about a woman named Maud. Maud is an elderly woman with dementia who becomes fixated on one thing: Elizabeth is missing. Along the way, we get glimpses into Maud’s life when she was younger and learn about the things she went through. We also get a good look at what it’s like to live with dementia and how it might feel from the inside. This is a heartbreaking story about a woman who’s lost a lot in life. We follow her journey as she tries to uncover the truth. Overall, I liked this story, but I went in expecting a murder mystery or thriller, and that really isn’t the main vibe of the book. That’s why I’m rating it 3 stars. It’s enjoyable, but nothing spectacular.

From the very first pages, Legion of Pride makes one thing clear: this story is not here to warm up. It drops you straight into a world where morality is distorted in deeply unsettling ways, and that immediate intensity sets the tone for everything that follows.

Blending murder mystery, crime, and a subtle but intriguing layer of fantasy, this book feels like a crime procedural with a supernatural edge. Think the tension and investigative drive of a CSI-style show, but threaded with a larger, more mysterious world humming just beneath the surface. The fantasy elements aren’t fully explained yet, but that restraint works in the book’s favor. Instead of overwhelming the reader with lore, Stephanie teases just enough to build anticipation for what’s clearly coming in the next installment.

The mystery itself keeps you guessing. Just when you feel confident in your theories, the narrative pivots. Assumptions crumble. Twists land at exactly the right moment. It’s the kind of story that makes you sit back and rethink everything you thought you had figured out.

Emotionally, this book doesn’t hold back either. Certain moments hit hard, and the consequences feel real. The stakes aren’t just conceptual, they’re personal. That combination of sharp plotting and genuine emotional impact makes the story linger long after you’ve turned the last page.

If you’re a crime lover who enjoys your mysteries with a fantasy twist, Legion of Pride is absolutely worth picking up. It’s a strong, compelling start to what promises to be an even bigger and more intricate series. I’m already counting down to book two. Legion of Pride gets 4,5 stars from me!!