I was pleasantly surprised by how strong this third installment is. Set not long after the events of No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding, Eleanor, her sister Harper, her boyfriend Oliver, and several other characters from the previous books head to an all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas for a murder mystery writers’ conference. Because Eleanor Dash cannot catch a break, she and Oliver arrive to find a dead body in their hotel room before they’ve even unpacked.
What makes this one work so well is the setting. A resort full of mystery writers who all know exactly how to craft the perfect crime? The suspect pool practically writes itself, and Mack leans into that with real energy. I loved all the nods to Agatha Christie plots woven throughout, and the subplot of whether Harper should continue serving as Eleanor’s assistant added a fun new dynamic to their sisterly tension.
Elizabeth Evans continues to be the perfect narrator for this series. She nails Eleanor’s voice: exasperated, sharp, and just the right amount of over it.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion. #ThisWeekendDoesntEndWellForAnyone is available 4/28 wherever you listen to audiobooks 🎧
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