A review by hellodarlinggirl
The Manatee Did It by Kay Dew Shostak

funny lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

"I can't help but be in a good amount of awe. I am sitting on a deck overlooking the beach, with new friends, sipping a margarita.

Annie grimaces at me, tips her glass in my direction and says 'Drink up, friend. You're going to need it when you hear what I learned this morning about the murder,'" (pg. 208).


Well written, great beach read! The best part is the characters - they make you smile and laugh just like if you were there with them. It was not meant to blow your mind, it was great for the catagory of beach reads, giving it a 5 star in the catagory.