Though this second Dog Beach book was more predictable than the fun first one, it still moves along, notably with new ice cream flavors and boyfriends.
Will there be a Scream Surprise Scoop coming up in what we hope will be a long-enduring series? And, maybe Remy and Josh together eventually as Vets...

Older readers may find annoying Remy's recurring personality trait of always holding something back for no good reason other than to drive the plot.

Two plot line heads-up calls:

1. Since Remy had never met Josh, despite both of them living on Seagate only blocks apart for many summers,
it would be a good plan NOT to walk alone at night. Yes, he turned out to be a welcome friend, but other strangers
could be problematic.

2. For an immediate intense island evacuation, even the most laid back Manhattan parents would not just have left a note!
Maybe Remy was not in her bed when they went to wake her - already headed out to make sure the stage was ready...or
she didn't hear them call as she ran up the road after Marilyn Monroe...or...? ( )

Light, easy, fast read but nothing special. ( )