Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line

SYNOPSIS:  Taking up where the recent movie leaves off, this novel follows girl-sleuth Veronica Mars as she solves the mystery of a missing college girl.  When another goes missing, who turns out to be the stepdaughter of Veronica's absent mother, things get a lot more complicated.

AUNT SHARON'S TAKE:  Although I love a good mystery, especially with a competent female protagonist, this novel left me a bit disappointed.  I felt there was a lot less ingenuity than just luck, and predictable moments of suspense.  In addition, there was very strong language, as well as sexual references and violence.  I'd recommend skipping this book.

AUDIENCE:  Adults

RATING:  PG13 for Strong Language, Violence and Sexual References

STARS:  2

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