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kathryn1193's review against another edition
3.0
The MC was judgmental and not endearing and the ending made me slow blink with confusion. I'll be sticking with LC's teashop series.
ewil6681's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sebrese66's review against another edition
4.0
Another great visit with Suzanne, Toni, & Petra. The mystery drawer me in from the beginning, something I love about Laura’s books. As Suzanne digs into this latest case, her love life grows as well. I like Sam.
chrisrin's review against another edition
4.0
The first book I've read in the series. It was an enjoyable read. Another series to add to my list!
amyvt98's review against another edition
2.0
Read harder challenge 2019- cozy mystery
Not my genre, I guess
Not my genre, I guess
marlynb's review against another edition
4.0
The Cackleberry Club Cafe is owned and run by Suzanne Dietz and her two best friends Petra and Toni. It's a charming place, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The building also houses the Knitting Nest and the Book Nook. The three women are extremely creative in their programming, holding themed teas and parties.
This book (the third in the series) opens during a "read dating" event where the participants register with information about their favourite authors. The evening is progressing well, until college registrar Jane Buckley and mayoral candidate Chuck Peebler have a loud disagreement. Toni immediately tells the group that it's time to switch places, and the event continues peacefully.
But later that night, when Suzanne is heading to her car, she meets Peebler behind the building. Whatever he plans to tell her is interrupted by the twang of an arrow, which lands directly between his eyes.
Jane Buckley's argument with Peebler makes her the prime suspect, and her good friend Petra asks Suzanne to find evidence to clear Jane's name.
The characters in this series are well-defined, and the relationships between them realistic, especially the friendship between the three women. Also refreshing is the slowly blossoming romance between Suzanne and Sam.
Yes, this is a murder mystery, but there is an unusual heartwarming quality about it that sets it apart.
*Many thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
This book (the third in the series) opens during a "read dating" event where the participants register with information about their favourite authors. The evening is progressing well, until college registrar Jane Buckley and mayoral candidate Chuck Peebler have a loud disagreement. Toni immediately tells the group that it's time to switch places, and the event continues peacefully.
But later that night, when Suzanne is heading to her car, she meets Peebler behind the building. Whatever he plans to tell her is interrupted by the twang of an arrow, which lands directly between his eyes.
Jane Buckley's argument with Peebler makes her the prime suspect, and her good friend Petra asks Suzanne to find evidence to clear Jane's name.
The characters in this series are well-defined, and the relationships between them realistic, especially the friendship between the three women. Also refreshing is the slowly blossoming romance between Suzanne and Sam.
Yes, this is a murder mystery, but there is an unusual heartwarming quality about it that sets it apart.
*Many thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
gasoline_allie's review against another edition
2.0
I've read and enjoyed Laura Childs before, but this mystery did not work for me. For one, it was way too simplistic. It was obvious who the killer was by around the 50-page mark or so. I was also irritated by some of the characters, particularly Toni and Petra who seemed pointless and underdeveloped.
This particular series is not for me, I think.
This particular series is not for me, I think.
lakecake's review against another edition
3.0
I like the characters and the general feel of this series, but it bounces around A LOT. It's got some tea, it's got some crafts, it's got some food, it's got some small-town ridiculous phrases--a little of everything but it all seems kind of forced. It's like she's trying to please everyone who's ever enjoyed cozies and instead she's just confusing me.
jammyreadsbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0