Murder in Devil's Cove

I took a couple days to ruminate on this book before I reviewed it because I just so enjoyed being in Devil's Cove with Pippin and Grey. My family is now reading The Hobbit because of this book!
The relationships in this book feel real. Some new ones feel tenuous easily misunderstood. Some new ones feel like they have always been. Not only do I enjoy the characters, but also the relationships. Hattie might just be my favorite character, but I have to go back and visit them all again.
I can believe this is a little island where they all know each other. The setting feels just perfect to hold these characters. The past feels very close and so many people know it just like they do in small towns. People are interested in the work Pippin and Grey are doing. They are interested in helping Pippin and Grey know their parents. It feels like a real small town.
And there is a murder and murderer, so not everyone is so nice and helpful. I suspected someone else, but the last clue made sense to be the last clue. The reason Pippin cares so much makes sense. So the mystery part is great too. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.