When disgraced Black reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found dead in the Bronx the morning after her 25th birthday, the police chalk up to an overdose. Her estranged half-sister Lena doesn’t buy it. There’s no way Desiree would have been in that neighborhood. She’s driven to find the truth, no matter what family secrets she stumbles into along the way. Part family drama, part thriller and wonderfully narrated by Bahni Turpin.

Inspired by the author’s experience in the entertainment industry, this delightfully fresh series set in Los Angeles reminded me of The Bling Ring and Search Party meets Insecure. Dayna Anderson used to star in Super Bowl commercials but now she is trying to make ends meet when she unwittingly witnesses a hit and run. After realizing there is quite a hefty reward for information about the murder, Dayna is on the case with the help of her friends. Highly recommend the audiobook read by the incomparable Bahni Turpin! (And just to note, while I enjoyed all the book’s twists and turns, I could have done with less discussion about dieting and individuals’ weight.)