The Cursed Canoe by Frankie Bow had some good writing and interesting characters, but I wanted more of the mystery and what saved the story for me is that I didn’t guess the ending, which is a huge plus for me, a very good thing.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Cursed Canoe by Frankie Bow.

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I would like to classify this as a cozy, but the mystery element really is pushed to the background. This is much more a character-driven woman's fiction novel than a mystery. ( )

This is the second book in the Molly Barda series following The Musubi Murders. I had been introduced to the main character in that first book and liked the story and was pleased to find that this will be a series.
I was happy to see many of the characters back in this new book. Molly is teaching business in Mahina college and much of the story is centered around the students and college location itself. The self affirmations coming through the walls from her neighboring professor "I am well groomed and my hair is attractively styled" made me laugh out loud. The secondary plot line involving her boyfriends son was less successful to me than the unexpected death of the outrigger canoe paddler of the title.
This is a fun entertaining read and I will be watching for the next in the series. ( )

Sorry to only give one star. I was intrigued by the title, but that is all that was intriguing about this book. Characters were undeveloped and shallow. ( )

This is my first Frankie Bow novel and I can truly say I will be looking for more. The characters are engaging and the plot well written.
Thankyou for a great read. ( )