Vera Wang’s World-Famous Teahouse

This is where a majority of the story takes place after Vera finds Marshall’s body inside. While Vera is initially very proud of the teahouse, the other characters see a rundown, struggling location. As they become closer, the four start to improve the teahouse without Vera knowing. Halfway through the book, the teahouse is apparently broken into, though it is later revealed that Vera staged it herself to try and draw the killer out. In the end, she learns that Alex did actually come to steal Marshall’s laptop and flash drive, using the destruction Vera caused as cover.

Julia’s Apartment

Julia’s apartment is where Marshall first leaves her and Emma and where she learns about his death. At first, it is packed full of Marshall’s things, showing how Julia struggles to believe in herself after years of emotional abuse...