An Eternal Lei

Enjoyed the characters and that it was set in Hawaii during the pandemic, but it was so short that I was still waiting for the real mystery to appear when it ended.

I was so excited to see another Leilani Santiago Mystery! When it was my hold came in to the library, I read the book in one day! I love the way that the author uses the Hawaiian dialect. I also loved the way that she included the pandemic in the story. Lots of the stresses and triumphs that Leilani faces felt very accurate to what I faced during the pandemic.
The family issues help us get to know the Santiago family better. The mystery and its investigation help us get to know the island better and it helps Leilani find more confidence in herself and her future. The mystery and its solution are not straightforward. I really liked the way it was all wrapped up. This was a fabulous folllow up to Iced In Paradise, wonderful setting, compelling characters, and twisty mystery.