A review by paperbackportals
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Review: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Summers at the Saint will be a perfect beachside mystery this summer. It all starts with the dream of a little girl about visiting the castle-like Saint Cecilia Resort, but when dream becomes a reality for her as a teen, and later an adult, cracks begin to form in the perfect exterior of The Saint. 

I personally found the sheer amount of character POVs a bit overwhelming at first, but was able to flow with the story and switches the further I read. I also found the pacing a bit slower than I’d like and occasionally repetitive. However, if you like mysteries with an Agatha Christie amount of quirky characters, Summers at the Saint will take you on a sweltering summer sojourn into the luxurious and unscrupulous halls of The Saint.