This book was a quick, easy, relaxing read. It was so full of stereotypically Aussie ways of talking (noone really talks that way do they?) but it seemed to be a bit self-mocking and also a bit passive-aggressive in it's deliberate use of Australian words for things and delinerately not understanding Americanisms (like SUV which I never really knew what it was before either). The fun though slightly snarky was two-wayed enough that I think it was enjoyable rather than offensive.The romance was light, there were no sex scenes (well the character had one but we didn't watch it as readers). The crime itself was a bit superficial (I think the murder happened at about page 120 or something out of a 200 page book). But it's possible this book was laying the groundwork for further books that will take the mystery side of it more seriously. There was a lot of local character (human and setting wise), likeable characters (I shared Kylie's fascination for Ariana I must say) and too much cleavage. I am not sure why we had to hear quite so much about so many character's well-endowedness in that department.I know I am not making it sound fantastic but I enjoyed it. The bad guys got what they deserved. The good guys managed to fit in a quick kiss...the conflict between good guys was not too serious or angsty- in fact it was very nearly an angst free book. There was a lot of focus on a cat that happened to be in the book too. Really worth the very small investment of time it demanded of me :) I recommend this fun and funny Aussie reads to any time poor friends who want to relax!
