I received an advanced digital copy of this via NetGalley.
The story is told through a mix of diary entries and graphic novel, which works really well. It follows Cici in her investigations to solve the mystery of some secret parcels, which in turn lead her to some secrets about her own past. There then follows a turn of events that enable Cici to find out more about her past and what happened to her father and her discovery that her memory is not as reliable as she thinks it is. It also portrays the changing relationship between Cici and her mother.
Through Cici’s friendships and relationships with her family, especially her mother, we see her grow and learn about herself.

I absolutely love Cici. I devoured the first book in a short time and hoped for a second so when it came available on Netgalley, I pressed request quickly.
Cici is now 12 and we learn more about her with each passing mystery she involves herself within. We also learn more about her family and her friends. Familiar characters return in each of the three stories within this book, Lena and Erica, Mrs Ronsin, Mrs Flores and some new faces are introduced.
The book begins with Cici helping a local girl, a bookbinder, solve a scavenger hunt left by her father. This starts to get Cici thinking and feeling different things about her own past and family. In the second mystery, Mrs Flores sends Cici and her mom on a trip that proves to break their relationship and causes more trust issues to appear.
Knowing they need to work together to repair this, a new notebook is started with an investigation into Cici’s past and her emotions. A clever way for mom and daughter to ask those hard questions and to understand the other’s perspective.

All of these stories are heartfelt, emotive and enthralling. Cici is a true detective at heart and tends to get overexcited when a mystery presents itself. When the mystery involves her own emotions, it is harder to express herself. Fans of Cici will not be disappointed with this new release.


Beautifully told and illustrated, this will be added to my own personal bookshelves as well as those as school.

A beautifully illustrated continuation of Cici's story, following her on her adventures, spending time with friends and family, and finally solving her own mystery,