Foul Play

In this book, Gabby was revisiting her past, at Oceanside Middle School, now a theater for putting on plays. An old friend asks Gabby to work undercover to figure out who was stop a play from going on. It was reminiscent of the first book in the Gabby St. Claire Diaries (Gabby as a middle-schooler) and the plot was very similar. I did enjoy reading the book, but it was not my favorite, mainly because I missed some of the main characters (especially Riley working together with Gabby to solve crimes)! I like the Garrett character, but enjoy Riley more. I was pleased that he made an appearance in this book though. I have always felt that this series had quirky characters, humor, romance, and mystery, but missed the humor in this installment. I also missed Gabby's interaction with the people in her apartment building (a little with best friend Sierra, but none with the Mystery Lady or the guy downstairs) and with her ex, Parker. I just thought he'd show up to "save the day," especially when Gabby got arrested! I figured out early on what was going on at the old school, but not who the murderers were until they were revealed. I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I did like the book, and enjoy reading anything Christy Barritt writes! I look forward to beginning Book #9.