About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Experience a thrilling adventure on the high seas with Olivia and her talking parrot Chico.
Olivia’s glamorous life as an entertainer on a cruise ship takes a hard turn when the ship’s youth counselor goes missing and she and her friends Hayley and Rachel must spend their cruise corralling kiddos instead of sipping cocktails by the pool.
When a staff member is found dead, Olivia and her talkative parrot Chico must use their quick wits and sharp detective skills to solve the case.
With danger lurking around every corner and plenty of twists and turns, Olivia must stay one step ahead and solve the mystery before it's too late.
Come on a Cruise Ship Adventure with Olivia and Her Parrot Chico and Help Them Unravel the Mystery!
My Review
Cruise ship entertainer, Olivia Morgan, is ready to enjoy a weeklong cruise with her friends dividing their time between work and play. Life is looking pretty good for the three entertainers, until the cruise ship director seeks their help. Their youth counselor is a no show, and they have a huge group of children that need to be watched. He asked the women to fill in since they have more free time than other cruise ship employees.
Reluctantly, they agree but it’s not easy. The kids are a handful, to say the least. Things take an even bigger turn for the worst when Olivia discovers a dead body. With the help of her parrot, Chico, they search for a killer.
This series gets better and better with each book. So far, this one is my favorite. There are so many LOL moments sprinkled throughout the story.
Every time I read one of these books I feel as if I actually just disembarked from a cruise ship. I love cruising and this is a great way to experience one without leaving home.
The storyline moved along at a fast pace. I had my suspicions as to who the culprit was, but I wasn’t sure until I got closer to the end.
The characters are well-developed. I felt as if I got to know them better and better with each book. I, also, like the mix of romance with mystery. Olivia and her friends each have a romance going on with their own storyline.
Lastly, there’s Olivia’s buddy, Chico. It’s so much fun listening to Olivia converse with her parrot. It’s as if Chico totally understands what she’s saying and maybe he does. They have one of the cutest relationships. I’m always a sucker for a story with pets.
This book is a fun read, especially during the summer months. It’s also a book that kept me awake during the night as I simply couldn’t put it down. I love a book that keeps me smiling long after the last page is turned.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Wendy Neugent has a winner with this series!
For reading challenges:
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2025
I borrowed this one from the Kobo Plus library. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I am fascinated by parrots and how much they do seem to know. It sounds like a fun read.
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