Reviews

A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker

thisandthatwithkaren's review against another edition

5.0

A Call for Kelp the 4th instalment in the A Seaside Cafe Mystery Series by Bree Baker. For those that know me or see my Facebook feed you will know that I dream of living by the sea. You will also know I’m a huge fan girl of this author and love ALL of her cozy series!

I fall more in love with this series with each new book. This time it’s all about the honey bees as a documentary is being filmed around her aunts and the honeybees. It’s sad that Mitzi died before Everly was able to really talk to her, find out who her grandfather was but I’m hoping the letters will help.

The more I read the series the more I want to go to the outerbanks, North Carolina. The setting is so peaceful except the murders that keep happening. I love Lou and Maggie her adopted pets that seem to of come with the old Victorian. I liked how Denise, Ryan and Wyatt are becoming part of Everlys inner circle besides her aunts, Amelia and Grady.

I did suspect the killer a few times but then was like nah, as there were just enough red herrings and twists and turns to keep me enthralled and guessing.

I have owned the book for almost a year and only read now for some reason, but I’m starting book 5 tonight without any break between books ...

I cannot recommend this series enough!

rebeccatc's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoy the Seaside Cafe mystery series mostly for its beach town setting and the likable characters. These are fun reads especially when I can't actually be at the beach. Everly is likable, the mysteries aren't too dark and there are many funny moments.

mboicekeith's review

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rants_n_reads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

knitmom2one's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

bookhussy's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

peggyemi's review against another edition

4.0

This is an entertaining series with interesting characters and a mystery that kept me guessing. I'm glad I picked this as a series to binge read in 2021.

menniemenace's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/5


There's something comforting about reading the same story over and over again. It's a little tedious but comforting nonetheless.

I did wish for some new developments, though.

faile12's review

funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

heatherjchin's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75