bexellency's review against another edition
3.5
I liked this one. Not as cloyingly cozy as the previous few.
singerofstories's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Do not read this book while hungry! I wish someone had warned me of this because...wow. Our FMC Juliet is a baker and owner of a bakeshop/restaurant and you can tell she loves what she does because she doesn't just bake for her shop. She bakes when she's stressed, she bakes when she needs to think, she bakes with her mother, and she bakes for her family. Normally when I read food/drink-related cozy mysteries, there is a mention of baking. In this book, the baking process is thoroughly described--she gathers the ingredients, mixes this and that, and puts it in the oven, then the smell fills up the shop and it is just so detailed! So in this book of course its all fall-themed so there is pumpkin bread, there is zombie coffee, as well as various other treats.
So obviously the book was not only about baking. This is the first book I have read in this series, though this is book #17. I did ok getting the jist but there are a lot of characters and it took me a long time to figure out who was who. Other than that, it was honestly a pretty realistic-seeming sleuth book. Juliet works her way through the mystery simply by confronting those in her town and gathering information. There wasn't any breaking into buildings, or sneaking information by manipulating or begging cops....it just works and that made it quite enjoyable.
So obviously the book was not only about baking. This is the first book I have read in this series, though this is book #17. I did ok getting the jist but there are a lot of characters and it took me a long time to figure out who was who. Other than that, it was honestly a pretty realistic-seeming sleuth book. Juliet works her way through the mystery simply by confronting those in her town and gathering information. There wasn't any breaking into buildings, or sneaking information by manipulating or begging cops....it just works and that made it quite enjoyable.
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
I really wanted to give this series another chance as it started to strongly, but I feel that the latest books have really steered off course and lost it's charm for me. The plot of the story had potential but the pacing was slow and I really wanted more character development and to hear more about the characters we've come to know and love, overall. If you're into very plot-focused stories, you probably would enjoy it more than I did.
booknallnight's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
Catch Me If You Candy is a good read for Spooktober. It has atmosphere, Halloween festivities, small town vibes, murder and amateur sleuthing. Everything a cozy should have and more.
I loved the puppies included in this one but felt like there was too much going on at once. It was a mad dash from one plot to the next and at times felt tedious for me.
Overall though, this is a fun one and one I recommend. I love the characters and also love that you can read this without losing anything from not reading the prior 16 books (of which I have only read book 16 😂). Grab this one if you're wanting an easy, fun Halloween read.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
I loved the puppies included in this one but felt like there was too much going on at once. It was a mad dash from one plot to the next and at times felt tedious for me.
Overall though, this is a fun one and one I recommend. I love the characters and also love that you can read this without losing anything from not reading the prior 16 books (of which I have only read book 16 😂). Grab this one if you're wanting an easy, fun Halloween read.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
mmingie's review
I think 2 or 3 books ago the author went to therapy. Which is good, but she's shoving a lot of therapy speak in the books whether it needs to be in there or not... this one was much better than the last.
jennay's review against another edition
Dnf had to return to library will renew at some point. Only several chapters in.
stefanie726's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
3.75
jaime_of_gryffindor's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
This was such a fun, cute cozy mystery. Catch Me If You Candy is book 17 in Ellie Alexander’s Bakeshop Mystery series and you can easily jump right in without reading the previous books in this series. I loved following main character, Jules, as she worked to figure out the mystery. This was a very well written mystery that I absolutely adored. This is a perfect cozy read for the fall season. I look forward to reading my books in this mystery series.