Review and Rating - A Fortune of Same by Ruta Sepetys
A Fortune of Sand
Ruta Sepetys
Copyright 2026
302 Pages
Wowee, this one was a riot — I had a grin plastered on my face like a flapper who’s just discovered sequins. These characters? I adore every single chaotic one of them. Their wit is a full 10/10, the kind that makes you consider calling off work just to keep reading. And Marjorie, our girl, our whimsical fashion tornado — she’s here to tear up the 1920s in style. For someone with her family… situation, she shines brighter than a freshly polished Lennox windshield, and honestly, that’s saying something.
So imagine her surprise when her “art residency” turns out to be… a mental health evaluation home. Oops. Suddenly she’s knee‑deep in questions: Who secretly nudged her into this place? Why do girls leave and never come back for brunch? Why all the rules, locked doors, and suspiciously quiet hallways? And most importantly — what in the sparkly, shady world is going on with her family’s business?
Now listen, I love when some mob nonsense strolls onto the page wearing a fedora. Never a dull moment. And a jewelry heist? I haven’t done one of those in a while — what a treat. But a family known for glass swapping real gemstones with glass fakes? That’s camp. That’s chaos. That’s a sparkly crime spree. And the best part? It’s a full family affair. Nothing says bonding like collectively ripping off the city that made you rich.
Marjie uncovers the truth behind her family’s glitter‑coated corruption and immediately goes full vigilante. I cheered. Take ’em down, sister. Her gentle‑yet‑reckless unraveling of the family empire is perfection, and she still manages to protect the people she loves along the way. A multitasking queen.
But of course — OF COURSE — my favorite part is Marjorie and Mr. Bonafonte. These two are the perfect “head‑turning at a gala” pair. He protects her, she learns to protect him, and together they’re basically the 1920s version of a power couple with matching secrets. I’d read a sequel of just these two being dramatic in foreign countries. Ruta, can we get a Paris sequel? I’m manifesting.
This book is a quick, delightful jaunt — the story moves with the perfect pace, the vibes are immaculate, and it’s exactly the kind of feel‑good read you want for a cozy weekend or a girls‑night book club where someone inevitably spills wine. Five stars, straight to my 2026 favorites list. Go get a copy. Immediately. Preferably with the button below. Ya know, so I get a penny for mu thoughts. Wink.
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