dapperreads's Reviews (1.29k)

Working in a school, this book spoke to me in a few levels. The building politics, the alliances (whether on purpose or accidental), all of it is pretty standard in a school setting for students and staff alike. Thankfully I work in a building with less drama than happens in this book but it was mostly light and funny while dealing with some serious topics. My biggest critique is the pacing. It was inconsistent going from fast to slow and everywhere in between. I’d have preferred a consistent pace - although the pace of the chapter did seem to match that of the character it was focused on so perhaps this was purposeful. 

I found this much more enjoyable than I originally expected. When I started, it just didn’t feel like something I was going to love since there was a decent amount of what felt like body shaming. However, as the story progressed, I found myself invested in how the story was going to end. There was mystery and suspense and likable characters which kept me going. In the end, it was a solid listen!

I love the way this author strings together a story. It’s always so fast paced with a perfect blend of mystery and suspense. This one is no different. Missing people? A cruise ship? Break downs in trust? Yes please. 

I really enjoy the characters in this series. It’s a continuation of a previous series by this author and I am very excited to have this group back for more adventures. It’s light and fun with plenty of mystery and action. 

This was considerably longer than it needed to be. There was so much that felt extra in this book that it took away from the story for me. The premise is stellar and if it had contained less fluff I think it would have been considerably more enjoyable- for me at least. 

The narration was great and I have no complaints there. The dual narrators really brought the story to life (even if it was too long for my liking). The voices fit the characters and that was enjoyable. 

This wasn’t quite what I was expecting but I definitely still enjoyed it!