Maui Widow Waltz

The descriptions of Maui made the setting almost a character itself. How much do you think the location influenced the story's cozy vibe?

The way the protagonist navigates loss while solving a mystery was compelling. I wonder what led the author to blend these themes so seamlessly.

The story seemed to take its time developing relationships and setting up the mystery, which worked for me but might not for everyone. Did others feel the same?