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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
medium-paced
What a great vacation cozy read! I thought this was a great mix of romance, mystery and lit fic! The only thing negative I would say was I started to get characters mixed up, as I felt like there was a lot going on sometimes in scenes, but that could be a me problem lol.
It’s pretty rare for me to find a thriller I don’t enjoy, and this one was another hit—I absolutely loved it! The main character is a successful financial professional who dreams of one day opening her own bookstore, but she’s always put practicality ahead of passion. On the verge of accepting a career-defining promotion, she decides to hit pause and take a spontaneous vacation to the U.S. Virgin Islands for a little romantic escapism. Naturally, a murder mystery kicks off almost immediately (as any good thriller should), and our book-loving, number-crunching heroine decides she might just have what it takes to solve the case herself.
From steamy beach moments to getting stranded on a boat overnight, this book had everything—suspense, romance, grief, and just the right amount of chaos. There’s sneaking around, unexpected connections, and emotional layers that kept things feeling grounded amidst the island intrigue. I didn’t guess who the killer was until right before the reveal, and there was another twist I truly didn’t see coming at all! I had such a great time reading this and flew through the pages. I’m definitely going to be diving into more books by this author!
From steamy beach moments to getting stranded on a boat overnight, this book had everything—suspense, romance, grief, and just the right amount of chaos. There’s sneaking around, unexpected connections, and emotional layers that kept things feeling grounded amidst the island intrigue. I didn’t guess who the killer was until right before the reveal, and there was another twist I truly didn’t see coming at all! I had such a great time reading this and flew through the pages. I’m definitely going to be diving into more books by this author!
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5 stars. Definitely go into this one knowing that this is a departure from Brennan's previous books (of which I have been a huge fan of). I think if you are a fan of cozy mysteries with a little romance thrown in, then this will be right up your alley. I've come to realize that I like my thrillers to be a bit darker and grittier which is probably why this one wasn't a total win for me (or my favorite by Brennan). The romance was a bit lackluster, and I never quite felt the connection between the main characters. I did like the friendship that developed between Mia and Bri. I did enjoy the quotes from a wide range of books that led off each chapter and were a sign of what was to come in that chapter. I listened to this one on audio, but I think I would have enjoyed the unfolding mystery and all of its pieces better in print.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved the chapter quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Loved how “bookish” it is. Fun story and mystery.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes