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maddox22's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hirvimaki's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy cozies. I grew up immersed in the Golden Age of Detective Fiction with my mom's collection of Christie, Blake, Chesterton, MacDonald, Hocking, Crofts, Allingham, and Marsh, and cozy mysteries, when done right, capture some of that magic for me. Cahoon's first Farm-to-Fork mystery also involves a chef and a farm with goats, both of which are also dear to me. It is a fun read with all the elements of a cozy wrapped up in a small town, but the mystery does leak around the edges. I like a whodunit that can keep me guessing and this one jus didn't. The characters are lavish and comical without being overblown, but the plot is just a little too hayseed in this digital age. Don't get me wrong, I'll pick up the next Farm-to-Fork mystery, but with the hope that there's a bit more savvy to the villain and a more tangled and involute plot.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon is the first story in A Farm-to-Fork Mystery series. Angie Turner has moved to River Vista, Idaho to live on the farm she inherited from her grandmother (Nona). She has partnered with her best friend, Felicia Williams to open The County Seat which has a farm-to-table concept. It is only three weeks until they open, and the pair are still working to line up all their local vendors. One of the vendors they would like to work with is Gerald Moss of Moss Farm who sells goat cheese. The one caveat is the crusty Mr. Moss who only sells his products to people he likes. Fortunately for Angie, Mr. Moss and his goat Precious take to Angie right off. He talks to her about his farm, his cheese cave and a secret that he will enlighten her on in the future. The next morning Angie is told that Mr. Moss is dead. Angie soon discovers that not many people cared for Mr. Moss or are upset at his passing. This distresses Angie especially since Mr. Moss knew her Nona, and it sets her on the path to solving his murder. When Angie goes to investigate the scene of the crime, she comes across Precious and ends up with a new farm resident. Angie fits in her sleuthing in between setting up the restaurant, taking care of Precious and Dom (her St. Bernard pup), purchasing supplies for the restaurant, and visits from her neighbor, Mrs. Potter. Who disliked Mr. Moss enough to kill him? Angie is determined to find out in Who Moved My Goat Cheese?
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? is a good start to A Farm-to-Fork Mystery series. I liked the authors conversational writing style and the story had a steady pace. It made reading Who Moved Goat Cheese? a pleasure. The story has good characters, but I wished the author had given readers more of Angie’s backstory. I hope we learn more about Angie and Felicia in the next story. I loved Dom, Angie’s St. Bernard puppy. He reminds me of my dog, Doozy (his name tells you about his character). Dom was a delightful addition to the story as was Precious, the goat. Both were quirky, entertaining and added levity to the story. I like the theme of farm-to-table and it was nicely incorporated into the mystery. The mystery had several suspects and there was good misdirection. I was able to identify the killer early in the story, but it took longer to find out why this person killed Mr. Moss. The mystery had some intriguing elements (I would say more but I do not want to spoil it for you). I would like to have a little more action in the next book in the series. The life lesson about not being able to change the past and not to dwell on it is a good addition to the book. It is one many people struggle with daily (myself included). I am giving Who Moved My Goat Cheese? 4 out of 5 stars. I will be reading Killer Green Tomatoes when it comes out. Who Moved My Goat Cheese? is a feel-good cozy mystery that readers of Lynn Cahoon and cozy mysteries will enjoy.
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? is a good start to A Farm-to-Fork Mystery series. I liked the authors conversational writing style and the story had a steady pace. It made reading Who Moved Goat Cheese? a pleasure. The story has good characters, but I wished the author had given readers more of Angie’s backstory. I hope we learn more about Angie and Felicia in the next story. I loved Dom, Angie’s St. Bernard puppy. He reminds me of my dog, Doozy (his name tells you about his character). Dom was a delightful addition to the story as was Precious, the goat. Both were quirky, entertaining and added levity to the story. I like the theme of farm-to-table and it was nicely incorporated into the mystery. The mystery had several suspects and there was good misdirection. I was able to identify the killer early in the story, but it took longer to find out why this person killed Mr. Moss. The mystery had some intriguing elements (I would say more but I do not want to spoil it for you). I would like to have a little more action in the next book in the series. The life lesson about not being able to change the past and not to dwell on it is a good addition to the book. It is one many people struggle with daily (myself included). I am giving Who Moved My Goat Cheese? 4 out of 5 stars. I will be reading Killer Green Tomatoes when it comes out. Who Moved My Goat Cheese? is a feel-good cozy mystery that readers of Lynn Cahoon and cozy mysteries will enjoy.
dspacenine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
shawn2024's review against another edition
4.0
For me, this book was slow to start but had a decent ending I'm looking forward to reading the next in series as I'm sure it'll get better as I read for me.
kimdavishb's review against another edition
4.0
WHO MOVED MY GOAT CHEESE? by Lynn Cahoon is the first book in the brand new Farm-to-Fork Mystery series and one not to be missed! The premise is based on the farm-to-fork restaurant, The County Seat, that protagonist Angie Turner is opening with her best friend in rural Idaho. I enjoyed reading about the issues Angie faces in making sure her restaurant procures local produce and food and what it takes to open an eatery. I would love to tag along with her, visiting the farmers’ market and various farms! The theme of being an outsider after being away for many years and finding your place in the community is also a part of the story as Angie settles into her deceased grandmother’s farm house. She also has to find a way to win over the townspeople who express their opposition to her new restaurant, since many don’t want changes coming to their small village. Angie’s sidekicks, a St. Bernard puppy, a baby goat, and a hen, make for some entertaining and heartwarming reading. The reader is able to see Angie’s personality as she interacts with the animals in her care and made me want to know more about her.
When the goat dairy farmer, Old Man Moss, is found murdered shortly after Angie visits him to procure cheese for her restaurant, she feels a responsibility to find justice for him. I’ll have to admit I was saddened that the elderly, secretive man was the victim… he was a strong character that I thought would be a good sounding board for Angie in future books. Unfortunately it’s not always the mean person who gets killed in our cozy mysteries and the author has set the series up with many more memorable characters. The mystery itself was intriguing although the suspect pool wasn’t large. The suspenseful ending wrapped up the plot and subplots while setting the stage for the next book, which I’m eagerly waiting for!
Reading about all the dishes Angie creates for her restaurant will have you drooling! Ms. Cahoon shares her family recipe for Potato Sausage Soup with Egg Dumplings at the back of the book. I enjoyed that she shares insight into her family as she describes the recipe.
I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley with the hopes I would review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When the goat dairy farmer, Old Man Moss, is found murdered shortly after Angie visits him to procure cheese for her restaurant, she feels a responsibility to find justice for him. I’ll have to admit I was saddened that the elderly, secretive man was the victim… he was a strong character that I thought would be a good sounding board for Angie in future books. Unfortunately it’s not always the mean person who gets killed in our cozy mysteries and the author has set the series up with many more memorable characters. The mystery itself was intriguing although the suspect pool wasn’t large. The suspenseful ending wrapped up the plot and subplots while setting the stage for the next book, which I’m eagerly waiting for!
Reading about all the dishes Angie creates for her restaurant will have you drooling! Ms. Cahoon shares her family recipe for Potato Sausage Soup with Egg Dumplings at the back of the book. I enjoyed that she shares insight into her family as she describes the recipe.
I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley with the hopes I would review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
cheesygiraffe's review against another edition
4.0
***Review for Net Galley***
First book in the Farm to Fork Mystery series. Angie Turner is a chef who has come home to where her grandma raised her. She's inherited her grandma's farm and she decided to open a restaurant near it. Angie wants to use local farmer's produce and cheeses. One happens to be a local goat cheese producer. The old man who owns the goats and makes the cheese ends up dead. Angie suspects murder and tries to prove it. She is also interested in the man the helps run the local farmer's market. Not as a suspect but a love interest. In the end, Angie figures out who done it and gets her farm to fork restaurant open too.
I enjoyed this book. I'm a big fun of cozy mysteries that have a food theme. And I love goats! I also love cheese so this book was up my alley. This book was a great start to hopefully a fun series.
First book in the Farm to Fork Mystery series. Angie Turner is a chef who has come home to where her grandma raised her. She's inherited her grandma's farm and she decided to open a restaurant near it. Angie wants to use local farmer's produce and cheeses. One happens to be a local goat cheese producer. The old man who owns the goats and makes the cheese ends up dead. Angie suspects murder and tries to prove it. She is also interested in the man the helps run the local farmer's market. Not as a suspect but a love interest. In the end, Angie figures out who done it and gets her farm to fork restaurant open too.
I enjoyed this book. I'm a big fun of cozy mysteries that have a food theme. And I love goats! I also love cheese so this book was up my alley. This book was a great start to hopefully a fun series.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
3.0
As much as I enjoy the setting and title of this cozy series opener, I just didn't love the novel. The characters are cliché, the prose is so-so, and the murderer is pretty obvious from the get-go. Angie Turner is as generic as her name. She's not developed enough to feel real. Same with Ian. And because neither of them feels rounded enough, their tentative romance lacks chemistry and intrigue. I appreciate that this is a light, fun book that, aside from a bit of violence and innuendo, is a clean read, but overall, it didn't engage me enough to make me want to read the next installment. Bummer.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy several other series by this author and wanted to give this one a whirl. I was not disappointed! I like the concept of a chef and using local food sources. The mystery was engaging and I was surprised as the mystery was unraveled. Can't wait to read the next book!