emily_mh's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was so easy to rip through. The art style was wonderful. It had nice, thick lines so everything was clear and crisp. The colour palette was gorgeous - it was so vibrant, and set a summery Floridian atmosphere.
The plot was wholly investigation-focussed which is a must for me in mystery stories! It was paced satisfyingly and had a good conclusion, though I did want more signposting and complexity (although this is hard to do in such a short volume). I really liked how the historical context played into the mystery.
The characters were great. I felt like Goldie really developed over the course of the book and reached a whole new level of sleuthing, though I do want to see more meaningful development in the future. As well as Goldie, I got a really good feel for the side characters which is a testament to the book’s capability given its length.
In terms of the romance, I love that Goldie’s sapphic but I have to admit there isn’t much chemistry with the intended LI. Maybe that’ll change in future volumes, which I’ll definitely be reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Confinement, Death, Murder, and Vomit
Moderate: theft Minor: fainting
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