As someone from the south/ married to someone from South Carolina I thought this book was so fun. Even the cover of the book, which I bet was based off of a comfort colors t shirt was such a good detail. Sailor felt like someone I could easily have met at college or someone I’d run into at beach week. She And Tusk had a fun dynamic and I overall really enjoyed this book and the representation it gave to the dirty Myrtle.

I am not a mystery reader, but I really enjoyed this book. Great characters and humor. I think you could recommend this book to a wide array of readers, and they would enjoy it. Writing was engaging and approachable. I've never been to Myrtle Beach, but it sounds like an interesting place to go.

Thank you to NetGalley and Apprentice House Press for the ARC.

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Awesome debut novel. Will hook readers from the first chapter. Great characters. Would recommend book to all suspense and mystery lovers. For ages 18+. Thanks to publisher and net galley for this arc.

'Dirty Myrtle' kept me hooked the entire way through. I really enjoyed the way that the story developed and found myself trying to piece things together just a step faster than Sailor could.

The pacing was perfect, with no scenes feeling drawn out or super rushed. And even though I've not spent any time in Myrtle Beach, I definitely found the characters to be realistic and believable.

Thank you Apprentice House and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read (and enjoy) this book.

Is Myrtle Beach really like this? If so, this book may be responsible for an influx of tourists eager to meet people like the quirky group of characters featured in this book. The plot itself is a strong mystery but the strength of the book lies in the characters and the author’s ability to bring them and the setting to life so clearly. A fun read.

Having grown up about an hour from Myrtle Beach, this setting has always held a certain nostalgic pull for me, which made Dirty Myrtle by Kennedy Weible especially engaging from the start. The author captures a gritty, unpolished atmosphere that feels true to the location and sets the tone for a raw, emotionally charged story.

The characters are flawed and complex, and while there were moments where the pacing slowed, the tension and emotional weight kept me invested. The story doesn’t shy away from messy choices or darker themes, which adds to its authenticity and impact.

Overall, Dirty Myrtle is a compelling, moody read that blends a strong sense of place with imperfect, human characters. Readers who enjoy gritty, emotionally driven stories will likely appreciate this one.

This one was such a fun, chaotic small-town mystery. Sailor is a total mess in the best way after a breakup, and Tusk is just trying to survive another ridiculous assignment when their paths collide. The story moves fast, mixes humor with real suspense, and the cast of clueless criminals and quirky small-town characters keeps things entertaining the whole time. It’s one of those books that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still keeps you hooked wondering how everything is going to unravel. It was especially fun for me to read since I have a vacation home in Myrtle Beach, so all of the Carolina coastal references made it even more enjoyable.

Dirty Myrtle is salty, sweaty beach noir full of townies, bad decisions, and crime that festers in the heat. The beginning takes its time, but once the crime thread locks in, the story grabs you and doesn’t let go.

Sailor is loyal, messy, impulsive, and softer than she pretends to be. Tusk is an honest cop trying to make detective, which is how he ends up taking an off‑the‑books detail that drags him straight into the chaos. Their chemistry comes from the fact that they aren’t partners at all, but they’re chasing the same truth for the same woman. They move in parallel, collide when they have to, and risk their own safety because neither of them can walk away from what matters.

The setting nails the swampy, dive‑bar vibe of the town. It’s seedy, dangerous, and weirdly magnetic in a way that makes the whole place feel alive. Some of my favorite moments were Sailor wielding her stun gun with ruthless precision.

The criminals are everywhere: cheating husbands, drug‑running bar owners, kitchen enforcers, and tweakers with names you couldn’t invent. The world feels grimy and lived‑in, and that’s part of the fun.

Overall, this book feels like Dirty Myrtle, the rough local whiskey that’s cheap, harsh, and absolutely guaranteed to give you a hangover. It left me a little hungover myself, a bit sunburned, and already wanting more time with the Cassidy family. Fans of Carl Hiaasen, Elmore Leonard, or Kristen Arnett will feel right at home. Thank you to the publisher for the ARC

I really enjoyed this book! Being a Florence local, I saw this title and knew I needed to read it. The Myrtle Beach references and imagery are right on point, and I found myself laughing out loud. I like all the characters and their dynamics, but I could have used a little less change of POVs. The mystery is good, and it's giving big Veronica Mars vibes, which I love.

I honestly could not tell you the last time I audibly laughed out loud at a book - frequently. To the point of waking up my dogs.

I love everything about this book: the “detectives” being Sailor, a chronically high underachiever trying to look out for her sister Carrie, and Tusk, a cop who is just trying to wrangle everything together. There are a lot of characters and the plot is complex but still - the antics of everyone involved are entertaining and hilarious.

I don’t have enough words for how much I enjoyed this book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Kennedy Weible, and Apprentice House Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.