Well! I've just finished Cold Flat Junction and for some reason, this book set me more abuzz than the first book. For one thing, I felt like the unfinished pieces were more apparent than in the first. I desperately want to know why, WHY? the dreadful Davidows have to live with the poor Grahams. The Davidows are a truly despicable mother and daughter who, for some inexplicable reason, are living with the Grahams and driving them insane with their awfulness. I also am curious about the crazy great aunt Aurora who lives on the fourth floor and, it appears, drinks cocktails around the clock, prepared by Emma. I also felt bad that the sheriff, Emma's only friend and confidant, grew slightly distant in this book. And why is Emma's mother so stern and cold? I'm sure there's a dark secret there. I hope these questions get resolved by the end of the series.
This story is just a continuation of all of the themes and stories of Hotel Paradise. But Emma is in deeper than ever and is discovering that the mystery that she thought she was solving has turned into three mysteries. There's still more of Emma's incessant questions and the same quirky characters who help her find the answers to mysteries that have remained buried for years.
I can't wait to read Belle Ruin! I hope that it answers some questions and gives me more of the same wonderful writing.
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