Twisty Tortoise Tussles by Ann Charles!

When someone is dead and buried, they’re supposed to stay that way … Aren’t they? Claire Morgan thought so, but now she suspects the dead guy whose treasures she’s been digging up is not only breathing but spying on her, too. Crap!
When someone is divorced from a pain in the ass, they’re supposed to stay that way … At least that’s what Ronnie Morgan had hoped when she dumped her husband. But then he rolled over on some bloodthirsty criminals. With him tucked away in prison, they’ll settle for taking their revenge on her. Fudge!
When someone is temporarily insane—Kate Morgan is not crazy, dang it! A few twitches and some mad laughter aside, she has a gut feeling her family is in danger. Big danger. The kind that ends with a lot of blood. Now, it’s her job to keep them alive.


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“Twisty Tortoise Tussles” is the sixth book in Ann Charles’ Jackrabbit Junction series. Although I haven’t read the previous five books, my review will focus on this one as a standalone. Before the story begins, there’s a helpful list of character information along with the books they appear in, which I found useful.

I love books that blend action, mystery, drama, and humour, and this one does it well. The dynamics between the characters are engaging, though it took me a bit to get used to everything. Once I did, it became a lot more enjoyable to read. However, I wish there was more plot development. It felt like the characters were driving the story, leaving me wanting more from the plot itself. Since I haven’t read the previous books, there were some obvious points I couldn’t understand.

That said, when the book hits its stride, it’s really good. It delivers suspense, laughs, and even romance. While I had higher expectations, I wasn’t disappointed because it had a certain charm to it. Despite being quite lengthy, it still ended on a cliffhanger, leaving me eager to see what happens next with this bunch.

Overall, it’s a decent book. Maybe if I get the chance to read its predecessors, my opinion will change since I jumped into an ongoing story.

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Rayed 7.5/10
Melina L.



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