Elizabeth Sails is one of those books I want to give to my mom to read. It’s uplifting, charming, and action packed. If you love stories about confronting our fears, going out of our comfort zone, and scavenger hunts, this is for you. Keep reading this book review of Elizabeth Sails for my full thoughts.
Summary
Beth Schiff ghostwrites autobiographies for politicians, except her own life doesn’t warrant a footnote. Excitement is re-watching classic movies with a Whitman’s Sampler. But when her adventurous Aunt Ethel dies, Beth must scramble out of her comfy sweatpants and into some Spanx to find the missing will aboard a luxury cruise ship.
Figuring out which fork to use at dinner becomes the least of Beth’s worries. The will isn’t lost…it’s hidden. Aunt Ethel devised an elaborate scavenger hunt and each exotic port stop forces Beth to confront her list of insecurities to get the next clue. If she fails, millions revert to a much-hated relative, Max, who is responsible for her dismantled family.
When someone starts trying to sabotage her search—the game becomes personal—and her energetic septuagenarian tablemates rally to help. But Beth must make the puzzle pieces fit before the cruise ends or Max gets his greedy hands on the money destined for charities.
Review
If you love scavenger hunts and riddles, stop reading this and just go get Elizabeth Sails. It’s this charming mix between light mystery, some sabotage, and plenty of challenges. Beth allows her fears to keep her from challenging herself. And luckily her aunt is not having it. When she dies, she sets Beth on a scavenger hunt to make sure her fortune isn’t misused and wasted on her relative. This is an entirely new world for Beth. She has new people to meet, fears to face, and plenty of gumption.
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I listened to this book on audio and found the time passing before my eyes. Rebecca Quinn Robertson does a great job at bringing the emotions to Beth’s POV. We can feel her doubt, her fears, and her bravery. Some other themes and elements I enjoyed was the talk of sisters. It’s sweet, heart warming, and I would read more! Find Elizabeth Sails on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.