The Flip Side by Jason Walz

 

The Flip Side by Jason Walz was the last novel I read during the month of November 2025.

I received the paperback version of The Flip Side by Jason Walz for FREE through the Goodreads Giveaway program. Below is my honest, unbiased review of this young adult, graphic novel.

First off, I absolutely loved the artwork for The Flip Side. In fact, the artwork was probably my favorite thing about this book. The Flip Side is also a very quick read, which is one of the things I enjoy about graphic novels. 

The Flip Side by Jason Walz is a novel geared towards teens. The focus of The Flip Side is on the loss of one’s best friend, loneliness, fear, grief, and how one’s life can feel like it has turned upside down after the loss of one's best friend. 

The Flip Side by Jason Walz showcases how to two teens, Theo and Emma, overcome the obstacles of fear, loneliness, and grief together.

Below is the publisher's summary for The Flip Side by Jason Walz from the author's website:

This breathtaking, page-turning graphic novel is a supernatural survival story in which a grieving teen finds himself in a haunting alternate reality—the frightening embodiment of his depression.

Theo’s best friend has died, and he can’t pull himself out of his sadness—a sadness that those around him don’t seem to respect or even notice. And then something even more disconcerting happens: His town literally flips upside down and everyone disappears, except for a threatening, shape-shifting monster and a snarky teenage girl who knows her way around this flipped world. Is Theo doomed to spend the rest of his life in this scary state?

Tremendously unique and suspenseful, The Flip Side tackles grief and depression in a fascinating and affecting way.

I am giving The Flip Side by Jason Walz a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos, and Me by Lorina Mapa

 

Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos, and Me by Lorina Mapa is a book that's been on my reading wishlist for quite a while!! I'm really into reading books by Filipina/Filipino writers as my husband was born in the Philippines and moved to the USA with his family as a young boy.

Anyway, I'm so thrilled that I finally read the paperback edition of this graphic memoir. The artwork is really well done for this book. I love how the author incorporates several themes in her book... Like her favorite music as a child/teen, life in the Philippines during the Marcos regime, her life in Canada after she moves away from the Philippines, her family, her father's death, and more.

I highly recommend this book if you like graphic memoirs, artwork, and learning about other cultures.

Below is the publisher's summary for Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos, and Me by Lorina Mapa from the Goodreads website:

When she learns of her beloved father's fatal car accident, Mapa flies to Manila to attend his funeral. His sudden death sparks childhood memories. Weaving the past with the present, Mapa entertains with stories about religion, pop culture, adolescence, social class and politics, including her experiences of the 1986 People Power Revolution which made headlines around the world. It is a love letter to her parents, family, friends, country of birth, and in the end, perhaps even to herself.

I am giving Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos, and Me by Lorina Mapa a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

French Milk by Lucy Knisley

 

I've had French Milk by Lucy Knisley on my reading wishlist since earlier this year. I was able to find a used paperback copy online recently through World of Books, so I decided to go ahead an grab it. French Milk by Lucy Knisley is a graphic memoir that combines both black and white photography and the artist's black and white drawings from her five week trip to Paris, France with her mother. They visit Paris, France to celebrate her mother's 50th birthday and her 22nd birthday.

Graphic novels/memoirs are generally quick reads and French Milk by Lucy Knisley was no exception. I liked how each page of this graphic memoir had either one black and white photo or original artwork from the artist. Each image looked to be postcard size. 

I did enjoy Lucy Knisley's artwork. I liked that this book read like a scrapbook/diary, which made for fun reading. I did, however, find Lucy Knisley to be a bit immature and superficial... Perhaps, it's due to her young age? I just found her immaturity and superficial behavior to be a turn off for me personally. Additionally, the writing is very small, which had me using a magnifier to read the text throughout most of this book. I almost did not finish reading this book due to the small font size.

Below is the book blurb about French Milk by Lucy Knisley I discovered on the author's website:

Through delightful drawings, photographs and musings, twenty-three-year-old Lucy Knisley documents a six-week trip she and her mother took to Paris when each was facing a milestone birthday. With a quirky flat in the fifth arrondissement as their home base, they set out to explore all the city has to offer, watching fireworks over the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve, visiting Oscar Wilde's grave, loafing at cafes, and, of course, drinking delicious French milk. What results is not only a sweet and savory journey through the City of Light, but a moving, personal look at a mother-daughter relationship.

I am giving French Milk by Lucy Knisley a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

 

I read the paperback edition of Coraline by Neil Gaiman. This is the fourth book I've read by Neil Gaiman. I never thought I'd read another novel by Neil Gaiman, because I didn't enjoy reading the first three novels I'd read by Neil Gaiman. Plus, the sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, have left a sour note with me regarding Gaiman's reputation.

Recently, however, I discovered a paperback copy of Coraline at a local Little Free Library, I've heard Coraline is a really good read from other avid readers/Neil Gaiman fans. I wasn't paying for a copy of Coraline, so why not give Coraline a read to see if it lived up to the hype. 

Surprisingly, Coraline by Neil Gaiman is a really good read!! I actually liked this children's book quite a bit. It's a creepy, spooky, fun read. The leading character, Coraline, is an inquisitive, smart youngster. Coraline is brave in the face of danger and is able to problem solve and figure her way out of very sticky situations. In this regard, I do applaud Neil Gaiman for creating a positive centric, young leading, female role model. 

The following is the publisher's summary for Coraline by Neil Gaiman from the Goodreads website:

"Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house. . . ."

When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous. But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.

Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.

"I think this book will nudge Alice in Wonderland out of its niche at last. It is the most splendidly original, weird, and frightening book I have read, and yet full of things children will love." - Diana Wynne Jones

"This book will send a shiver down your spine, out through your shoes, and into a taxi to the airport. It has the delicate horror of the finest fairy tales, and it is a masterpiece. And you will never think about buttons in quite the same way again." - Terry Pratchett

"This book tells a fascinating and disturbing story that frightened me nearly to death. Unless you want to find yourself hiding under your bed, with your thumb in your mouth, trembling with fear and making terrible noises, I suggest that you step very slowly away from this book and go find another source of amusement, such as investigating an unsolved crime or making a small animal out of yarn." - Lemony Snicket

I am giving Coraline by Neil Gaiman a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Gold Fury by Kieren Westwood

 

I read the paperback edition of Gold Fury by Kieren Westwood, which is a flash fiction novella and roughly 75 pages in length. Kieren Westwood is a YouTuber and writer and even editor. I've enjoyed watching quite a few videos on Kieren Westwood's YouTube channel regarding writing and they're good. So, I had high hopes for Gold Fury as I like reading novellas. I was also interested in seeing how a flash fiction novella would play out in real life. Plus, Gold Fury had been shortlisted for the Bath novella-in-flash award.

What are my thoughts about Gold Fury after reading it? I liked the short chapters. Each chapter felt like I was looking at one of those old time Polaroid snapshots in that each chapter focused on particular characters and situations that helped propel the story forward. It was like each snapshot was a pice of the puzzle that propelled the storyline forward. Each separate chapter built on the next the chapter, but not in the normal way I am use to a story being told. Gold Fury is a unique reading experience for sure and artistically done.... However, Gold Fury wasn't really my thing. I just didn't like it as much as I hoped I would enjoy reading it.

Below is the plot summary for Gold Fury by Kieren Westwood from the Goodreads website:

Gold Fury is a short novella of flash fiction, tracing twenty moments in the journey of a stolen car as it moves through the criminal landscape of a rural town. It was shortlisted for the Bath novella-in-flash award 2020. "They guy told me to run and not look back, and he had a gun." "Yes, that's all I know. I already told you what he looked like." "Yes, that's my car, a gold Plymouth Fury 1970." "Why would you be looking through my letters? It's my personal property. It had nothing to do with what happened." "I wasn't trying to blackmail anyone." NO ONE RUNS FOREVER.

I am giving Gold Fury by Kieren Westwood a rating of 2 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!

Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle

 

I had Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle on my reading wishlist for quite a while. I don't recall how I discovered this graphic memoir, but it must have really stood out for me to have added it to my reading wishlist.

I recently purchased a used paperback copy of Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle. Guy Delisle is a Canadian cartoonist and animator, who spent time working in North Korea as an animator.

I loved the artwork for Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea!! The artwork is the best part of this book. It was an intriguing to read Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea as it gives us perspective on what it's like to visit North Korea as a foreigner and to also work in North Korea short term. For instance, the author had to be essentially escorted everywhere by a translator/escort. Propaganda is a big problem in North Korea. The sad state of affairs for the North Koreans is touched upon in this book, which gives us some insight as to how the country is in real life.

Below is the publisher's summary for Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle I discovered on Amazon's website:

Guy Delisle’s Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea is the graphic novel that made his career, an international bestseller for more than ten years. Delisle became one of the few Westerners to be allowed access to the fortress-like country when he was working in animation for a French company.

While living in the nation’s capital for two months on a work visa, Delisle observed everything he was allowed to see of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered, bringing a sardonic and skeptical perspective on a place rife with propaganda. As a guide to the country, Delisle is a non-believer with a keen eye for the humor and tragedy of dictatorial whims, expressed in looming architecture and tiny, omnipresent photos of the president. The absurd vagaries of everyday life become fodder for a frustrated animator’s musings as boredom and censorship sink in. Delisle himself is the ideal foil for North Korean spin, the grumpy outsider who brought a copy of George Orwell’s 1984 with him into the totalitarian nation.

Pyongyang is an informative, personal, and accessible look at a dangerous and enigmatic country.

I am giving Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!

Happy Paperback Book Day!!

 

Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh

 

I read the paperback edition of Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh, which is a graphic novel geared towards children and is set in the early 1950s in the United States of America.

The color artwork and storyline for Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh is nicely done. I enjoyed the plot, characters, and story quite a bit. Kudos to the author making an engaging read for children and adults alike.

Below is the publisher's summary for Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh, which I found on Amazon's website:

Peggy is scared: She's struggling to recover from polio and needs crutches to walk, and she and her neighbors are worried about the rumors of Communist spies doing bad things. On top of all that, Peggy has a hard time at school, and gets taunted by her classmates. When she finds a mysterious artifact that gives her the ability to fly, she thinks it's the solution to all her problems. But if Peggy wants to keep it, she'll have to overcome bullies, outsmart FBI agents, and escape from some very strange spies!

I am giving Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh a rating of 5 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

 

I recently read the paperback edition of Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee. This is a children's graphic novel that is beautifully illustrated in full color. 

What drew me to this graphic novel was the title of the book and the premise of the book itself. Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee is about a young girl named, Lora. Lora is afraid to grow up and begins to feel left behind by her friends as her friends are becoming more interested in teen type activities than Lora is. 

Although, I loved the idea behind Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee, I didn't love it as much as I thought or hoped I would. I liked it, but didn't love it. The best part of this graphic novel was the artwork!

Below is the publisher's summary for Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee, which I discovered on Amazon's wensite:

Lora wants to stay a kid forever, and she'll do anything to make that happen . . . including befriending Alexa, the ghost who haunts her house. A middle-grade graphic novel about growing up that's perfect for fans of Ghosts and Making Friends.

Growing up sounds terrible.

No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that?

Not Lora.

After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house -- and Lora's old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends . . . but unfortunately, not everything can last forever.

Reimena Yee brings to life a story about growing up, childhood, and what it means to let go. A fantastical story following lovable characters as they each realize what it means to be who you are.

I am giving Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee a rating of 3 stars of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Humming Heroes: Inside The Nose That Almost Nobody Knows by John McMillan and Philip McMillan

 

I first learned about Humming Heroes: Inside The Nose That Almost Nobody Knows by John McMillan and Dr. Philip McMillan by periodically watching Dr. Philip McMillan's YouTube Channel, Vejon Health. It was by watching the Vejon Health channel on YouTube that I discovered Humming Heroes was a Kickstarter project. I am thrilled to see that this book was fully funded and has been published.

Humming Heroes by John McMillan and Philip McMillan is a nonfiction children's/young adult book and is geared for ages 8 to 18 years old. I read the paperback edition, which is 64 pages in length.

What did I love about this nonfiction book? I loved the illustrations for this book. The illustrations are charming and beautifully rendered by Isil Gül. I love the creative approach taken by the authors to explain how the immune system works to children and how humming supercharges one's immune system. The way this book is formatted is excellent... It's part poetry with added additional text to express in more detail for older audiences the science involved with our immune system.

What did I dislike about Humming Heroes by John McMillan and Philip McMillan? The cardstock used for this book feels flimsy to me. In fact, the book itself arrived already dinged from Amazon. So, I have doubts that the cardstock will hold up over time no matter how careful I am with this book itself. Additionally, the paperback edition of Humming Heroes by John McMillan and Philip McMillan sells for $15.99, which I think is pricey for a 64 page paperback book printed on what feels like flimsy cardstock. Everything else about this book is fine.

The publisher's summary for Humming Heroes: Inside The Nose That Almost Nobody Knows by John McMillan and Philip McMillan I found on Amazon's website states the following:

Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, emphasizing the power of working together, when the child humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony. This project bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding, providing both children and adults with an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of the immune system.

I am giving Humming Heroes: Inside The Nose That Almost Nobody Knows by John McMillan and Philip McMillan a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!

Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends

 

I first learned about fire cider last year. Intrigued by the idea of fire cider, I read more about it online and even watched a few YouTube videos on the topic as well. I even found a video featuring Rosemary Gladstar making her very own recipe of fire cider for all to make, which was fun to watch.

I came across Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends for 43% off the cover price on Amazon. I almost didn't purchase this book because there are so many different fire cider recipes out there on the internet for free one can download... But I am glad that I made the leap and purchased Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends as it lived up to the glowing reviews!!

Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends is a physically gorgeous book! It's a nice sized paperback with lightly textured, matte pages. Both the exterior and interior of this book are beautifully illustrated. I enjoyed the layout and presentation of the material/information presented in Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends. The font style and font size used for Fire Cider made for easy ready on the eyes.

I've never made or tried fire cider before. There are a WIDE variety of fire cider recipes out there to choose from, which will suit all tastes. I am not sure I want to make fire cider from scratch as it sounds like quite a bit of work to make in the form of chopping, which will be too much for my CRPS issues at this time. The good news is that I've seen fire cider sold on various platforms, including Amazon! Have you ever made and/or used fire cider? What were your results with making and/or using fire cider?

There are also plenty of foodie related recipes using fire cider in Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends. 

Below is the publisher's summary for Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends I discovered on Amazon's website:

For more than 30 years, best-selling author and popular herbalist Rosemary Gladstar has been touting the health benefits of fire cider — a spicy blend of apple cider vinegar, onion, ginger, horseradish, garlic, and other immune-boosting herbs. Her original recipe, inspired by traditional cider vinegar remedies, has given rise to dozens of fire cider formulations created by fans of the tonic who use it to address everyday ills, from colds and flu to leg cramps and hangovers. Fire Cider! is a lively collection of 101 recipes contributed by more than 70 herbal enthusiasts, with energizing versions ranging from Black Currant Fire Cider to Triple Goddess Vinegar, Fire Cider Dark Moonshine, and Bloody Mary Fire Cider. Colorful asides, including tribute songs and amusing anecdotes, capture Gladstar’s passionate desire to pass along the fire cider tradition.

The following is a YouTube video of Rosemary Gladstar sharing her fire cider recipe.

I am giving Fire Cider by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends 5 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography by Tetsu Saiwai

 

The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography by Tetsu Saiwai was a book on my reading wishlist for quite some time. I finally read the paperback edition of this manga biography about the Dalai Lama in one day! It was a quick read due to it being filled with manga artwork and writing that tells the story of the Dalai Lama's life.

I liked the artwork for The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography by Tetsu Saiwai. I also felt like this manga biography gave a basic overview of the Dalai Lama's life. I enjoyed reading this book.

Below is the publisher's summary for The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography by Tetsu Saiwai I discovered on Amazon's website:

A new way of getting to know one of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders.

Featuring a charmingly illustrated format that will appeal to readers of all ages, this unique biography is an ideal introduction to the leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile. Born in 1935 to a peasant family in a small village, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. In 1950, His Holiness assumed full political power when China invade Tibet-a tragedy that forever changed him and shaped his efforts on behalf of world peace, for which he was award the Nobel Peace Prize. This graphic novel is an appealing and approachable depiction of the life and personality of an iconic figure.

I am giving The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography by Tetsu Saiwai a rating of 5 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!!

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

I read the paperback edition of Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt. This is the third novel I've read and reviewed by Gary D. Schmidt in recent years. 

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt falls into the children's/young adult genres. I find Gary D. Schmidt to be a terrific writer and love his storytelling, attention to plot details, and character development in the novels he writes.

Although, I enjoyed reading Orbiting Jupiter, I didn't love it as much as I did reading Schmidt's novels, The Wednesday Wars and Just Like That. Essentially, I felt like Orbiting Jupiter lacked the depth and detail I became use to while reading the two previous novels I'd read written by the author. Perhaps, Orbiting Jupiter didn't have the depth or detail because it was written for a younger audience? 

However, I did like the characters and storyline for Orbiting Jupiter. And, as usual, Gary D. Schmidt instills wonderful messages within his novels... In this case, second chances, not judging a book by its cover, the importance of always having someone's back, and strong family ties.

Below is the publisher's summary for Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt I found on Amazon's website:

In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.

Two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at thirteen, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter.

After spending time in a juvenile facility, he’s placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost.

When Jack meets his new foster brother, he knows three things about him:Joseph almost killed a teacher.
He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain.
He has a daughter. Her name is Jupiter. And he has never seen her.

What Jack doesn't know, at first, is how desperate Joseph is to find his baby girl. Or how urgently he, Jack, will want to help.

But the past can't be shaken off. Even as new bonds form, old wounds reopen. The search for Jupiter demands more from Jack than he can imagine.

This tender, heartbreaking novel is Gary D. Schmidt at his best. He is the author of the Printz Honor and Newbery Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; Okay for Now, a National Book Award finalist; and The Wednesday Wars, a Newbery Honor Book, among his many acclaimed novels for young readers.

I am giving Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Untill my next post, happy reading!!

Pointe by Brandy Colbert

 

I finished reading the paperback edition of Pointe by Brandy Colbert. I've had this young adult novel since before the pandemic and I am happy I finally read it.

It was the storyline that initially attracted me the most when it came to reading Pointe. I'd read an excerpt from Pointe and was hooked, so I decided I wanted to read the entire novel. There are some pretty deep topics discussed within Pointe, which made for interesting reading. Some of the topics touched upon are eating disorders, rape, kidnapping, child molestation, and PTSD. All heavy topics, but presented in a way that was different and engaging.

The main character is Theo (short for Theodora) Cartwright. She's 17 years old and a high school student who is into ballet big time. In fact, Theo is on her way to becoming an elite dancer. Although ballet is a part of this novel, ballet isn't the main focus of Pointe. At the start of the novel, we learn of Theo's best friend, Donovan, returns home after four years from being kidnapped/abducted. It later turns out that Donovan was kidnapped by Theo's former boyfriend and Theo is left wondering if Donovan willingly went with his abductor or if he was forced into being with his abductor. 

There's so much more to divulge about Pointe's storyline, but doing so would create many spoilers and I don't know how to share more information without spoiling it for potential readers... Yet leaving my review the way it is, doesn't highlight what a great read this novel is.

All I can say is that the writing is good/solid. I found Pointe to be different than expected in many ways. I also felt like the first 80-90% of the novel was the slow burn/build up to the final finale as the last forty pages of Pointe were the most riveting and engaging part of the entire novel.

Below is the plot summary for Pointe by Brandy Colbert I discovered through Goodreads:

Theo is better now.

She's eating again, dating guys who are almost appropriate, and well on her way to becoming an elite ballet dancer. But when her oldest friend, Donovan, returns home after spending four long years with his kidnapper, Theo starts reliving memories about his abduction—and his abductor.

Donovan isn't talking about what happened, and even though Theo knows she didn't do anything wrong, telling the truth would put everything she's been living for at risk. But keeping quiet might be worse.

I am giving Pointe by Brandy Colbert a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Accidental Eyewitness by Alice Zogg

I enjoy reading mystery novels. I learned about author, Alice Zogg, from Judy @ Keep The Wisdom. So, I decided to start by reading one of Alice Zogg's standalone novels titled, Accidental Eyewitness.

I enjoyed Alice Zogg's writing style. The storyline and characters for Accidental Eyewitness were interesting and kept my attention throughout the entire novel. I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed at the end of the book. In fact, I was actually kind of surprised by the killer's identity!! Additionally, I thought the killer's reasoning for killing was a bit superficial. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading Accidental Eyewitness by Alice Zogg.

The following is the plot summary for Accidental Eyewitness by Alice Zogg from the author's website:

Kurt Nobel, known as “The Real Estate King,” invites a mixture of odd guests to his mansion on the Isle of Ease for a week of snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and general fun in the sun. The occasion is to celebrate the millionaire’s recent marriage to his new young wife, singer Barbie.

But all is not pure pleasure and merriment on the tropical island. One person plans an intriguing way to commit murder, and may get away with it, if not for the fortuitous eyewitness, eight-year-old Evie Frederique.

I am giving Accidental Eyewitness by Alice Zogg a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!