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A review by cae
Death Sets Sail by Robin Stevens
2.0
2.75
The mystery just wasn't very sound , the investigation not particularly satisfying, and Daisy is slightly insufferable
I didn't hate anything about it, but that doesn't make it into a sound book. I liked the diversity, modern take on Enid-Blyton-ish books; it just didn't quite do it for me. Maybe if I had read the previous installments, I would sympathize more with the characters and their dynamic; as this happened to be my introduction to the series.
The mystery just wasn't very sound
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The fact that it took them so long to consider that planning to frame a sleepwalker for murder is incredibly hard?? Also, what exactly was Heppy's plan when she grabbed May? Anyone could've promised her that they would lie for her, and take that back once May was safe again.Spoiler
I actually ended up looking forward to her death, and was a bit disappointed at how late it happens, and how obvious it seemed that she'd be back in future installmentsI didn't hate anything about it, but that doesn't make it into a sound book. I liked the diversity, modern take on Enid-Blyton-ish books; it just didn't quite do it for me. Maybe if I had read the previous installments, I would sympathize more with the characters and their dynamic; as this happened to be my introduction to the series.