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I liked the story but I really had to grit my teeth to listen to the “Anna” reader. One of the most irritating, breathy, whiny, high pitched voices…painful to listen to.

This is an entertaining cozy mystery with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. I look forward to the next book.

I liked the supernatural part of this story. Having lost both parents, I can relate to the feeling of wanting to connect with them. The story kept me guessing.

This is an entertaining cozy mystery with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. I look forward to the next book.

Other people have already complained about the narration, but on top of that the story is entirely lacking in charm and guile. There comes a point when it’s time to stop a series or accept that if you continue it’s going to be a poor simulacrum – this book represents that point in this series…

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Slow in the beginning, But a pretty decent woven story, once it gets going. It is worth listening to.

I got to about half way in and couldn’t keep going. It was extremely slow.

in the beginning I had to re listen to some chapters to be clear which character was talking

Orphaned in the Philippines towards the end of WWII, Diamond survives alone after the murder of her parents and sibling. She shares her experiences, fears, and private struggles quietly but passionately. The author, Etsuko Diamond Miyagi, provides vivid insights into her struggles as a female orphan navigating a male-dominated world. A masterful storyteller, she immerses..

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I like books with suspense and unexpected surprises. This one had both. worth the credit