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Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews
3.5
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Review: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Summers at the Saint will be a perfect beachside mystery this summer. It all starts with the dream of a little girl about visiting the castle-like Saint Cecilia Resort, but when dream becomes a reality for her as a teen, and later an adult, cracks begin to form in the perfect exterior of The Saint. 

I personally found the sheer amount of character POVs a bit overwhelming at first, but was able to flow with the story and switches the further I read. I also found the pacing a bit slower than I’d like and occasionally repetitive. However, if you like mysteries with an Agatha Christie amount of quirky characters, Summers at the Saint will take you on a sweltering summer sojourn into the luxurious and unscrupulous halls of The Saint.