Not my fave ( )

It is an interesting read. I enjoy mysteries and a cruise seems like a good place for one. It was easy to follow and I enjoyed seeing the interaction between the characters. ( )

The book was a light, easy read. Even though it is not the type of book I generally gravitate to (i.e. mystery), I did enjoy it. Would definitely be interested in seeing a movie version of this. The characters did not grab me as much as I hoped they would, but nonetheless, I do recommend the book. ( )

“Rotten Bananas and the Emerald Dream” presents readers with a humorous tale of adventure on the high seas. Although their retirement community seems perfect, Carolina longs for something new and different. She books a cruise and convinces two friends to go along. Although they expected a fun and relaxing time on board the Emerald Dream, Carolina and her sidekicks soon find themselves embroiled in solving a mystery. Imagine three retirees trying to catch smugglers, hide a stowaway teen, and discover secret identities, and you have the basics for this book.

The elderly trio is portrayed with humor and gentleness, as well as respect for their wisdom and spirit. Cruise ship life is accurately described and provides an interesting backdrop for all the action. The characters are described in enough detail for readers to get a complete picture of them, and to be able to keep them straight. The verbal expressions adopted by the ladies are hilarious and add to the humor of the story. Each lady returns to the Villas after the trip with new adventures and maybe romance in the future. To find the meaning of the title, read the book! Readers who enjoy a cozy mystery will find this clean novel to be a quick and enjoyable read.

I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own. ( )