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Melanie Dulaney
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Plot inconsistencies/holes-
*cell phone signal in the waterways/swamps of the Everglades is known to be non-existent yet it works reliably in all areas noted in book so far.
*Noa’s loss of faith in her sheriff uncle was well established and yet she easily trusts him about keeping the body and the Starlight discoveries a secret from everyone, including her father.
— Jan 08, 2026 12:36PM
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*cell phone signal in the waterways/swamps of the Everglades is known to be non-existent yet it works reliably in all areas noted in book so far.
*Noa’s loss of faith in her sheriff uncle was well established and yet she easily trusts him about keeping the body and the Starlight discoveries a secret from everyone, including her father.
Melanie Dulaney
is on page 164 of 320
Underage drinking. Noa is 18 and her drinking beer is implied. Shawn’s is the only clearly stated drinking and her age is less definite.
— Jan 08, 2026 12:17PM
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Melanie Dulaney
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How many times is the author going to use the verb “hums” for the way people and places sound as they communicate?! Excessive and redundant plus surprising as the author is a high school English teacher.
— Jan 08, 2026 10:40AM
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Melanie Dulaney
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Tech Mendez-may be Latine based on name, cuisine at mom’s restaurant but no real evidence
No significant physical or cultural references to ID race in any main characters only notes about their good looks, height, build. Only Hailey’s skin is described, putting her in the Caucasian category.
Significant profanity, including F-bombs.
— Jan 08, 2026 10:14AM
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No significant physical or cultural references to ID race in any main characters only notes about their good looks, height, build. Only Hailey’s skin is described, putting her in the Caucasian category.
Significant profanity, including F-bombs.
