What Happened to Liz

by Crysta Duryea

297 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 16, 2026

Reviews

[Emily Solar · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite read of the year!! it kept me guessing, i loved the characters and i want to live in coral haven!!!

[Lillie Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happened to Liz was a perfect summer story that you could read all year long! It was suspenseful, twisty, and a real page-turner. I especially loved the blog narrative- such a great way to engage readers. Highly recommend!

[David Duryea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great visual storytelling with tons of imagery, captivating characters and setting. Felt like I was literally in coral haven while reading. The ending was crazy!!! Can’t wait for this authors next book to come out. 11/10

[Chelsey Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coral Haven is the most idyllic beach town and the perfect setting for this thriller. Easy to read & easy to love - Couldn’t put this one down!

[Stacey Miles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy beach town read with murder plot. Not a crazy thriller by any means and slightly predictable but still great for a quick beach read!!

[Kayla Yuhas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Happened to Liz was an easy breezy read, perfect for beach lovers, fans of mysteries (but not too scary!), and anyone who loves a little gossip! The setting and characters were so well developed that I could easily picture the characters’ every move and felt like I was one of the girls with Carly, Olivia, Madison, and Claire! I love when a book tricks me, and this one definitely did with a great surprise ending!

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Happened to Liz!! Loved this book. The details have you feeling like you are right there in Coral Haven with all the characters. The motive of the crime is something I never saw coming. The author’s writing style draws you in and truly immerses you in each scene. Can’t recommend this one enough!

[Crysta Duryea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy Coral Haven!! 📗🌊☀️🍷

[Maddie Buettner · Rating 5 out of 5]

an amazing read, made me feel like I was on the beach in Coral Haven in the middle of February. Could picture everything so vividly. Any beach lover will LOVE this book. 10/10.

[Juliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely, easy, fun & mysterious beach read. Or airport read, vacation read, anything read really! Loved following Claire’s journey and getting to know her, her friends and the lovely town of Coral Haven. I found myself asking over and over what happened to Liz and looking forward to reading more.

[Samantha Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It was such an easy read and the story just flowed. There’s a great mix of mystery and crime-solving, but it’s balanced with a cozy, feel-good vibe. The historic beach town setting—Pilates, drinks on the beach, best friends, blogging—somehow makes even a murder feel a little less scary. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

[Gianna Pownall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such an easy read!! I loved the setting of the beach town mixed with mystery. Wish this book would turn into a series, cannot wait to read more of Crysta’s work!

[Taylor Mcilhenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down!

[Ali Marino · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!!

I love a good thriller and this is for sure going on my comfort reads list. It’s beautiful chaos of a smaller town murder mixed with a beach town is a storyline I didn’t know what I needed in my life!

[Gianna I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Happened To Liz was my favorite read of the year thus far!! The attention to detail, commitment to each character, and the inviting, cozy, whimsical nature of Coral Haven, which was felt while reading, kept me reaching for the book. I spent my time reading mostly at work, when business was slow, looking out the window at my own version of Coral Haven here in Cape May. This allowed me to feel a part of the story as the plot unfolded, and I am forever grateful to have had this kind of immersive reading experience. If you love fast-paced, attention-grabbing mysteries, and hold any ounce of love and appreciation for cozy beach towns, this is the book for you! :)

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great beach read.