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smargopittman's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is the best mystery book I’ve read in a long time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Grief, and Stalking
bellaguiliano's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
seawarrior's review against another edition
4.0
Smile Beach Murder is an entertaining mystery with just the right amount of emotional heft. I enjoyed getting to know Callie and her neighbors on Cattail Island, and found the secrets she uncovered riveting. Bender imbues the story with culture and history for the characters and their island, making it a place it feels like you could touch on an Outer Banks map. Thanks to this, Callie's sometimes aimless investigations never felt pointless or dull. I accidentally read the sequel to this book, Murder On Mustang Beach, first, so I already know it's just as engaging. I look forward to reading future installments in the series and learning more about Cattail!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
eouellette330's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
bookswithsara8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Murder
emmyy15's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
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