The Cousins by Karen M. McManusMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah have never met their grandmother
and barely know each other. She cut off
their parents years before they were born with just a cryptic letter. It is now the summer and they have been invited
to work at the island resort their grandmother owns. They don’t know why she invited them, but
they are curious. None of them jumped at
the opportunity to give up their summer to work at the resort, but each of
their parents talked them into it with the hope that whatever happened would be
forgiven. As the three teens explore the
island and learn about their family, they wonder if they will be able to discover
why their parents were disinherited.
The Cousins is a standalone mystery that is full of family
drama. There are a few side stories that
are woven together within the larger story and it is also told from multiple
points of view. The changing viewpoints
were not a problem, but occasionally the story would jump back to the previous
generation and it would take my brain a moment to catch up. This book is a great one-n-done and I believe
most readers will be happy with the way it ended. The big questions are all answered and just
like in the real world, some things stayed a mystery. Those who enjoyed McManus’ other novels will
not be disappointed in this newest endeavor.
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