A review by rebelbelle13
A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

 This cozy started out strong, but quickly became a chore. This is my first time reading this author and this cozy series. Typically that’s not a problem, as authors tend to reintroduce characters and the setting with each installment- but I have to say I was lost with connections and history between all the players. I muddled through and figured it out by the end, but this author didn’t make it easy to jump into the middle of the series. I also didn’t care much for the MC. She was slow to make connections, she made the most bizarre decisions, and she didn’t act or ask questions like a normal person. I’m not sure I’d be able to read another cozy with her at the center. The ending was too quickly wrapped up, and it was cheesy, and the killer monologues for no reason.
Good things: the hook, the setting, and the mystery itself. I could practically smell the ocean and taste the sweet tea.
All in all, it was okay, but not sure I’d revisit this series any time soon.