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rebelkiss's review
4.0
As with her 3 previous books this was very cute if not one you can guess. No smut, no cursing, delightful read.
bunrab's review
3.0
Cute but maybe a little too cute and cozy. The characters aren't quite three-dimensional, and some of them seem inclined to infodump blurts about their field. And running an inn seems to be awfully easy for our protagonist - despite her complaints, we never see any real difficulties. Let's just say that compared to what I know of Maine (my parents lived there for some 30 years) hers seems to have cooperative weather, reliable boats, steady food supplies, and spare cash in excess of reality. Nonetheless, cute, and the recipes at the end do sound awfully good.
the_jillie's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Super easy light read. I love her books because I don't have to think too much. Sometimes you just want a Snickers bar book. This is that! I love the recipes in the back too.
lakecake's review
4.0
Natalie is a great main character, and now that the personal lives of the islanders have settled down, we can really focus on the mysteries--which are great! The recipes aren't bad either. I highly recommend this series to cozy-lovers everywhere.
teriboop's review
4.0
Better than the last. I really enjoyed this fun read. It is a light, cozy, murder mystery wrapped up in history (fictional). Looking forward to her future writings in the series.
adventuregirl74's review
4.0
Love this series and the residents of the island! Looking forward to more!
ivy_skye's review
4.0
What can i say. This book or series has become one of my favorites for fluffy, summer/beach side mysteries. The story line is very predictable but written so well that you dont mind. perferct for fall or Winter or at the beach. And the recipes at the end of each book are delicious
jesabesblog's review
4.0
As always, this book in the Gray Whale Inn series was an engaging and fun read. Karen MacInerney does a great job coming up with characters I like reading about. I also love how she usually weaves a historical mystery into the book as well. I again fingured out who the murderer was about halfway through the book, but this time (as opposed to book three) the clue was very subtle and left some room for doubt. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the rest of the book at all. I can't wait for the next book in the Gray Whale Inn series!
dollycas's review
5.0
Cranberry Island is full of excitement. A sunken ship has been found off the coast. Could it be a pirate ship? The Black Marguerite belong to one of the most notorious pirates of the 17th century is said to have vanished without a trace. Or is it the Myra Barton, the ship of island sea captain Jonah Selfridge? It doesn’t take long and the island is crawling with treasure hunters and marine archaeologists. Natalie Barnes is happy because it’s great for business. The Gray Whale Inn only had one booked guest before the ship was found.
Then a body is found floating near the wreck and it’s one of Natalie’s new guests. She finds herself immersed in the world of pirates and sunken treasure. Will her snooping lead her to the killer? Or will she end up a guest down in Davy Jones locker?
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I love this series. I jumped right in and read the whole thing in one sitting.
This is another series that adds a little history to the mix of the mystery. In the last installment a 150 year old skeleton was found in a lighthouse. This time it’s pirates, sunken treasure and a ghost ship. That gives so much depth to the story.
The characters are so relate-able, friends you would love to sit down and visit with. Plus who would not like to “escape” for a couple of weeks to Cranberry Island. It sounds like a glorious relaxing place, sans the murders, of course. Then there is the food, oh the food. My only complaint is that samples are not served with this story because everything sounds so delicious. But the author does include recipes!!
Karen MacInerney writes a well crafted mystery for those of us who love the cozies. I can’t wait to get my hands on Brush with Death. It hits bookstores on May 8th.
Then a body is found floating near the wreck and it’s one of Natalie’s new guests. She finds herself immersed in the world of pirates and sunken treasure. Will her snooping lead her to the killer? Or will she end up a guest down in Davy Jones locker?
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I love this series. I jumped right in and read the whole thing in one sitting.
This is another series that adds a little history to the mix of the mystery. In the last installment a 150 year old skeleton was found in a lighthouse. This time it’s pirates, sunken treasure and a ghost ship. That gives so much depth to the story.
The characters are so relate-able, friends you would love to sit down and visit with. Plus who would not like to “escape” for a couple of weeks to Cranberry Island. It sounds like a glorious relaxing place, sans the murders, of course. Then there is the food, oh the food. My only complaint is that samples are not served with this story because everything sounds so delicious. But the author does include recipes!!
Karen MacInerney writes a well crafted mystery for those of us who love the cozies. I can’t wait to get my hands on Brush with Death. It hits bookstores on May 8th.