There’s cozy, and there’s aimless. This story falls into the latter category.

The narrator has a pleasant voice but tapers off at the end of sentences, which makes it difficult to understand her at times.

I was extremely confused when additional POVs were introduced as the book’s description made it seem like it focuses on Leah and Luke. I think the narrative would have benefited from leaving the others out. As it stands, it’s extremely info-dumpy. The stories meander in circles. The deep-dives into minor characters’ backstory, combined with the constantly shifting POVs, means that nothing really happens in the main storyline.
Twenty percent in, we’re only just beginning to inspect the captain’s house, and I’m bored. Not least because the characters feel stilted.
The way Leah interacts with the gay side character rubs me the wrong way. It’s virtue-signally in an icky way. This is where I DNF.

Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hannah McKinnon is a fabulous author!! She knows how to write the most darling story. This is one of my favorites of hers. She takes you to another place completely. Darling story!