I read the first book in this series a few months ago and this was a great follow-up. A bunch of the characters from the original return, in addition to some new additions. I loved the setting of Catalina Island and also the use of one of my favorite mystery tropes of everyone being trapped together somewhere they can’t leave because of a storm. Footnotes aren’t for everyone, and this series uses them liberally (as a way to add humor, not as a source of information), but I enjoy them, although I think this would make the book more enjoyable as a physical read, as opposed to an e-read (I lost my place a bunch flipping from the page I was on to the page of footnotes back to the page I was on). Overall, this was a fun, light mystery that kept my attention, if not one I’ll be thinking about down the line.

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this digital ARC.

This entry in the Vacation Mysteries series (book two) has us catching up with author Eleanor Dash. She is on set of the movie production of When in Rome, the first book in Eleanor's bestselling series. A trip to nearby Catalina Island for a wedding, the threat of a major storm hitting the island, and oh yeah, a note indicating someone is to die at the wedding... has Eleanor, Oliver, and all of the rest of the crew suspecting everyone. Is there a murderer on the island with them?

Great fun! I also highly recommend the first book in the series, Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies.

Downloaded this one not too long ago and had to dive in IMMEDIATELY. I read Catherine's first book, Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies earlier this year and could NOT have loved it more. When I saw there was a sequel coming out, I honestly was thrilled to be approved for an early copy! I loved this one just as much if not more than the first! These novels are so over the top and outrageous, but so so good. This series is already so special to me and I can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes!

So happy that the 2nd in this series is out there. It was so much fun to read and revisit with these characters again. I love Eleanor and Connor too (shhh don't tell Oliver!)

Another fun ride with Eleanor and the gang! Fast-paced, fun and keeps you guessing! I really enjoyed this installment and can't wait to see what the gang gets into next!

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding
By: Catherine Mack
Pub Day: May 13, 2025
Publisher: Minotaur Books

5💍💍💍💍💍
This is the 2nd in The Vacation Mysteries series.
Murder, mayhem, wedding drama and a witty plot made this one a delight to read.
This one involves Elanor Dash, the author of the Vacation Mysteries series while she attends her best friend’s wedding.
The characters are a fun mixture and the novel is a fun read. Thank you Minotaur books for the advanced gifted copy.
I highly recommend the first in the series "Every time I go on Vacation, Someone Dies".

Didn't know this one was a series, however you are able to jump in as a stand alone! I really enjoyed this book - the main character was enjoyable and I love a good whodunnit. The side characters are fun and the plot draws you in. Can't wait to read more from this author!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I loved the main characters! They had great chemistry and worked so well together. I loved how the book just flowed. My first by this author but will not be my last!!!

Review coming soon!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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