The Cloisters by Katy HaysMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I'm still thinking about this book a month after I've finished it. Anne moves across the country to become a summer intern at the Met. Due to a last-minute snafu, that position is not available but instead she works at The Cloisters, a branch of the Met near Harlem which deals with medieval antiquities, art and architecture. Ann becomes fast friends with her co-worker Rachel, but how much can she trust her? Mysterious things happen at work, and the dark side of academia is uncovered. This novel definitely gives you a sense of place, transporting you to a stifling hot NYC summer and the cool interiors of The Cloisters. There's a lot in this novel that is in my wheelhouse: art, art history, NYC, The Cloisters, museums, mysteries, friendship. There's even a touch of magical realism and tarot cards thrown in. This book grabs you and pulls you in, and I was turning the pages quickly to find out what happens next. Looking forward to Katy Hays' next book!
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