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murderbydeath's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad read - I've enjoyed this series but I will say it is a bit predictable and a tiny bit formulaic. Still, it's an enjoyable read with an interesting story/plot.
cyntax's review against another edition
2.0
Not the first book in the series, but the first one I've read. I really liked the setting (Cranberry Island, ME, population: 100), and I really liked that there was a historical mystery sub-plot. The historical mystery, involving pirates and smuggling, added great atmosphere.
Agree with other reviewers that this book could've used some tighter editing; in addition to the repetitions, the book unnecessarily continued on for two chapters once the mystery was resolved and everyone was safe. The last chapter in particular added nothing to the story.
I suppose I should've expected this from a cozy mystery where the sleuth owns and runs a B&B, but I was appalled that Natalie went snooping through her guest's rooms whenever she felt like it! And worse, every time she told her police deputy fiance what she had done he was just like "Oh that Natalie, what am I going to do with you".
Agree with other reviewers that this book could've used some tighter editing; in addition to the repetitions, the book unnecessarily continued on for two chapters once the mystery was resolved and everyone was safe. The last chapter in particular added nothing to the story.
I suppose I should've expected this from a cozy mystery where the sleuth owns and runs a B&B, but I was appalled that Natalie went snooping through her guest's rooms whenever she felt like it! And worse, every time she told her police deputy fiance what she had done he was just like "Oh that Natalie, what am I going to do with you".
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