“Trouble Is A Friend
Of Mine -- A Mystery Series You HAVE To Read”
by Vanditha Krishnan
I reviewed two
contemporaries this month, and I’m taking a break from those cheesy companion
novels and moving on to a genre I adore -- mystery. Yup, Trouble Is A Friend Of
Mine, is author Stephanie Tromly’s first book, and it’s a classic tale of
mystery. But that’s not all. This fantastic story has it all; relatable
characters, hilarious dialogue, and teenage sleuths you’ll never forget!
Plot: Zoe Webster is
living a normal life until she opens the door to find Philip Digby, or simply
Digby, standing on her doorstep. That’s right, ever heard of the term,
‘stranger danger?’ Digby doesn’t seem to agree. He’s rude and acts like he
knows everything about her. The only problem is, whatever he says is actually
true! No matter how much she tries to stop, Zoe’s allowed brilliant Digby to
bring her into dangerous schemes all related to the kidnapping of a young girl
in their town years ago. Unfortunately, Zoe just can’t say no. Trouble Is A
Friend Of Mine was one of the most interesting mysteries I’ve read, and the
plot is enticing!
Characters: Okay, let me just
tell you straight up that Digby is the ONLY male character I’ve actually
wanted to meet in real life, that is if he existed. He’s a prodigy, astute and
perceptive. He’s annoying but knows just about everything in the criminal
world. And most importantly, he’s a good guy. Zoe, or Princeton, as she
is more commonly addressed, is his ideal henchman. Or henchwoman in this case.
She’s always there for him and his sudden needs but manages to treat him
decently. She’s quirky but sensible, and her presence just adds so much more to
the novel. This dynamic duo was sensational in every way!
Thoughts: If you like mystery,
go for it. If you like adventure, read it. If you want a taste of Stephanie
Tromly’s masterpieces, enjoy it. But if you need a book that will keep you up
for three hours straight, PICK IT UP AT THE LIBRARY RIGHT NOW!!!
Final Words: Mystery is not for
everyone. It’s an accepted fact. But this book has awesomeness written in all
336 pages. And if you’re a sucker for great novels, I suggest you read this as
soon as possible. Enjoy!
P.S: Don’t be
disappointed by the ending. There’s a sequel!!!!!
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