Assessment:
Plot/Idea: In a follow-up to All About Annie, Miller creates an engaging, cozy mystery set against the backdrop of Execution Rocks on Long Island Sound. Bringing characters to a common meeting place draws the reader in quickly and sets the stage for romance to blossom, personalities to develop, and secrets to be uncovered. Miller adds enough atmosphere and unexpected twists to keep readers turning the pages.
Prose: Well-written, the author engages the reader with fast pacing and astute characters. As the action relaxes, a satisfying discovery is made. Conversations between characters are natural and allow personalities to develop and shine.
Originality: The author blends mystery, history, and the possibility of the supernatural into a layered and entertaining story.
Character/Execution: Miller's protagonist is smart, witty, and experienced in her field. Her eventual love interest may strike readers as overconfident and unlikable. Ultimately, the slow burn between them comes to a gratifying conclusion.
Date Submitted: May 23, 2024
