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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
Torn Asunder by Barbara Ross takes us back to Morrow Island where Julia’s friend and boss, Zoey is getting married. Torn Asunder is easy to read. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series (or if you have missed a book along the way). We get to catch up with Julia and the rest of the Snowden family. Julia has come a long way since the beginning of the series. It is good to see her enjoying both of her jobs and to have a boyfriend who understands her (and her penchant for crime). I like how the mystery began (a murdered man who no one seems to know). It reminded me of a locked room mystery except, in this case, they are stuck on Morrow Island amid a storm. There are clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal (long before) and there is a good wrap up at the end. I could have done with less repetition of the key details. The ending will leave readers smiling and feeling bittersweet. The author provided a pleasant finale to the series. Make sure you read the author's note at the end. Torn Asunder is A Maine Clambake Mystery with nuptial preparations, an enigmatic guest, luscious lobster, a mysterious murder, an obstructing storm, questioning guests, and a cheerful conclusion.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The last in the Maine Clambake Mystery series. This was a great series to read. Enjoyed the stories of Julia Snowden, her family and friends. A nice ending for Julia and Tom. Thank You Barbara Ross; it was an excellent cozy mystery series.
Julia Snowden is the wedding planner/maid-of-honor for the wedding of her best friend, Zoey, to Jamie. I know I’m enjoying this book early on when I read the description of the Snowden Family Clambake meal to be served at the rehearsal dinner. Yum! During the dinner, a man dies. Did he die of an allergic reaction to eating something at the dinner? Does his death ruin the wedding?
I like the setting of this novel, an island off the coast of Maine. I find the writing makes for a smooth and easy read. Despite having the wedding on an island and away from their home base, the Snowden family still is together and providing a Snowden family clambake. Julia’s detective boyfriend, Tom, is also one of the main characters. TORN ASUNDER is the final book in the Maine Clambake Mystery series. Luckily I haven’t read all the books in the series, so I get to read on. Thank you, Kennsington Books and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review an ARC.