A review by elspethm
9 Bodies Rolling by Stephanie Bond

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

I really thought the mystery was over after book 8 but this one has even more mysteries! This series is about Carlotta, whose parents left her with her 9 year old brother to raise 10 years ago.  In book 8, her parents are back.

In this book, Carlotta's friend Hannah does roller derby and the mini-mystery is about the roller derby team.  

However, everything happening around the mystery is crazy!  Her mother gets a diagnosis, her father's secret appointments are explained, and the Liz story has another twist and turn.  And not only does Carlotta get farther away from one more of her beaux, but she gets yet another giant mystery to finish up the series! 

This series is fun, a lot like the Janet Evanovich One for the ... series, but sooo much better.  The characters are lovable, the world is fun and the mysteries are compelling. Wow.