The Weekenders A Novel

After reading multiple reviews here on Goodreads from people who truly hated this book, it just made me sad. This was the first Mary Kay Andrews I remember reading (but I read a lot so it might just be the first I remember reading) and I absolutely loved it. I feel like I'm pretty stingy with my 5-star ratings and I felt this one earned 5 from me. Now I don't in any way pretend to be any sort of literary genius, I just like to read. I like books that sit me down, wrap me up, and make me forget the rest of the world exists. This book did that for me. I loved the mystery, I loved the drama, I loved the quirky characters (especially the aunt), and I loved the karma. I am now looking forward to reading more of Andrews' work.

Mmm what can i say? Darker and with an investigation thrown in. Be prepared. I suppose house renovation porn isn't fashionable anymore :-)

This book was , for me anyway, more of a cozy mystery meets great beach read! I was rooting for Riley all through this book and I hated her awful husband Wendell as much as she did! I was crazy about her Aunt, what a wild card she turned out to be...... I am still not sure about Riley's brother, I found his character to be weak and dishonest, I just could not get into his corner at all. The setting, Belle Isle, was one that I would love to spend a summer on and I loved the summer-house that Riley grew up vacationing in. As for Riley's mother? I definitely could not  relate to in any way, too old-fashioned stand by your man no matter what for me. I could not warm up to Parrish, Riley's best friend, at first but when she finally came through for Riley and started to be there for her then I was okay with her. I am still not sure what Parrish's secret was, did I miss something? All in All this was a great summer read/cozy mystery, bring up a beach chair and enjoy!This review was originally posted on

It is a quick read that was fine. Some loose ends that don't make sense, but overall it was pleasant

I give it 3 stars. It isnt going to win any awards for fantastic plot, thought provoking writing, or loveable characters. What you get is a first light hearted beach read story, then oddly still light hearted murder mystery. It's almost like she wanted to write a cozy mystery but decided at the last moment to keep it focused on the main characters and not the mystery. I liked it, despite the flaw. I will be listening tomore of her books in the future.