Genuinely, the whole time I felt like this lady while reading this one.

I felt like a little investigator It was pretty easy to binge. That’s what I really like about Mary Kubica's writing: she keeps you invested to go to the next chapter, and you jump right into the story; however, after finishing, I did kind of feel meh about the story. I’m not sure if that’s a me problem, though; when it got revealed what happened, I just really didn’t have a reaction to it, and the last little plot twist was so unnecessary and kind of annoying. Overall I think this is an easy, quick read. I just wish I got that gasp, 'Oh my God, I can’t believe it! 'feeling, but that just didn’t happen.

3.75/5 When I started this, I genuinely had no idea I would be sobbing over whales lmao. I really love Carley Fortune's writing, specifically the yearning and how she describes her characters, especially how her characters see each other and the little ways that are intimate and loving but in a casual way, like them sharing a snack and the not so casual touches. I always love it. I’m also a sucker for childhood friends to lovers; she wrote one of my favorites for that trope. This one didn’t quite live up to that one. I feel like this story was missing a few key things. I need more flashback chapters. I know she can do it so so well, so it was a bummer that we only got a few in this story. I'm not sure if that's why I felt like this story was a little more rushed and to the point. I wish we could have gotten more showing and less telling, but by the end, I was really enjoying it; it was very cute, heartfelt, and a fun summer read. 

Aaaa😩, I'm disappointed; this was such an anticipated read. I loved the author's first book so much that I was so excited for this one. It wasn’t bad; it was just mid. There were a few twists and turns, but it was kind of obvious. I was hoping for a jaw dropping twist and a suspenseful time, but it really only picked up in the last 30ish percent. If you're a fan of Below Deck and want a who done it murder on a yacht, you could enjoy this one.

Quick, easy read. Highly recommend the audiobook. Definitely wasn’t anything groundbreaking. Is she out of touch a bit? Yes. Is she funny? Yes. Was I being noisy picking this up? Also yes lol. Overall this woman entertains me, and she is one of my favorites on RHWOBH.