Great kid but too much unnecessary drama ( )

Single mother Mavis Miller is trying to do the best she can for her daughter, Pearl, while living in a mostly white community, when she is roped into chairing a PTA committee on diversity. Just as she realizes that she might actually be able to do some good, the new high school principal goes missing and Mavis thinks she may be a witness. Mavis thinks she might be imagining things, but she finds herself confiding in the handsome school psychologist, Jack, and they take it upon themselves to begin an investigation into the principal's disappearance.

It's Elementary is not exactly the story that I expected. The mystery is kind of odd and Mavis's reasons for getting involved are flawed, especially for someone trying to remain outside of school politics. Also, it is disappointing that there isn't more about the diversity committee and any good they might do; it's used more as a plot device, giving Mavis a reason to be at school after hours. More humor might have provided more character development and added more to the story. Overall, It's Elementary is a different kind of cozy mystery. ( )

Title: It's Elementary

Author: Elise Bryant

Publisher: Berkley

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"It's Elementary" by Elise Bryant"

My Perception:

'It's Elementary' was a good read full of drama, comedy, romance, entertainment, and a suspenseful mystery.

Be ready for a little bit of PTA moms being taken down, a significant relationship between a mother and a sassy seven-year-old daughter, and a school psychologist romance and ex. Things really steam up with all that will happen sooner or later.

Pick this good read to see how Elise Bryant's African-American story will be presented. You will not be disappointed with this read, especially with that ending!

Thank you to Net Galley, the author and the publisher, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! ( )