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A review by smillas_tales
Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

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

3.5

This was a fun YA mystery with a dual timeline, and while I enjoyed the parallels between the two mysteries, I didn’t think either of the two plots were quite well developed enough. Because of the many characters introduced, it was difficult to properly get a grasp on any of them or their motivations, except for the main character Marlowe, and because of this, some of the twists and reveals fell a little flat. 
That being said, I thought the writing was excellent, and I loved how distinct and humorous Marlowe’s voice was. It reads like she’s telling the story back to the reader, and it made the reading experience so much more fun!