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leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
This was an entertaining read - set in the summer, with lots of twists and turns. A lot of possible murderers and a lot of reasons why. Overall entertaining but I felt like there was something missing. I enjoyed the multiple businesses of the Jaymie’s and may have gotten more out of it if I read the entire series in order.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kitsunesakura's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bookwyrm_lark's review
4.0
Review and interview originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
Victoria Hamilton serves up a tasty blend of mystery, murder, and a touch of romance in her third Vintage Kitchen mystery. When mean-spirited Urban Dobrinskie turns up dead in the back yard of her family's cottage, Jaymie can't stop trying to figure out whodunit. With plenty of suspects, a smorgasbord of motives, and more than a few well-disguised clues, the mystery is complex enough to be challenging. I'm usually fairly good at solving cozies, but in this case, although I got several things right, I was still waffling between a few suspects until the denouement -- and I had the real murderer's motive half-wrong. That's good plotting, and excellent execution.
Hamilton throws in several interesting subplots, including a septic drain field in various stages of repair, a feud between mothers, Jaymie's take-it-slow relationship with her tech-millionaire boyfriend Daniel and her unwilling attraction to a sexy cop, and her angst over the vintage cooking column she's trying to start. I had no trouble jumping into the series with book three, but it's clearly a series; some of the subplots aren't entirely resolved by the end, and there are several recurring characters. Hamilton doesn't fall into the twin traps of cardboard-cutout characters or overly-eccentric ones; almost all her characters are nuanced and believable.
Clever, fun, and entertaining, Freezer I'll Shoot held my attention from beginning to end. I'll definitely be back for more!
FTC disclosure: A review copy was provided by the publisher/author/publicist for a blog tour, in exchange for an honest review.
Victoria Hamilton serves up a tasty blend of mystery, murder, and a touch of romance in her third Vintage Kitchen mystery. When mean-spirited Urban Dobrinskie turns up dead in the back yard of her family's cottage, Jaymie can't stop trying to figure out whodunit. With plenty of suspects, a smorgasbord of motives, and more than a few well-disguised clues, the mystery is complex enough to be challenging. I'm usually fairly good at solving cozies, but in this case, although I got several things right, I was still waffling between a few suspects until the denouement -- and I had the real murderer's motive half-wrong. That's good plotting, and excellent execution.
Hamilton throws in several interesting subplots, including a septic drain field in various stages of repair, a feud between mothers, Jaymie's take-it-slow relationship with her tech-millionaire boyfriend Daniel and her unwilling attraction to a sexy cop, and her angst over the vintage cooking column she's trying to start. I had no trouble jumping into the series with book three, but it's clearly a series; some of the subplots aren't entirely resolved by the end, and there are several recurring characters. Hamilton doesn't fall into the twin traps of cardboard-cutout characters or overly-eccentric ones; almost all her characters are nuanced and believable.
Clever, fun, and entertaining, Freezer I'll Shoot held my attention from beginning to end. I'll definitely be back for more!
FTC disclosure: A review copy was provided by the publisher/author/publicist for a blog tour, in exchange for an honest review.
rebeccasreadingrambles's review
3.0
It's been a while since I read the previous book in this series, so I was a little confused by all the family drama and dynamics with Daniel's and Jayme's parents. So it seemed a little slow and meh to me. But once the murder happened, it sped up and I was intrigued. I love all the vintage kitchen details and actually wish there were more in this book...I felt like the story focused SO MUCH on Daniel's parents and a lot of the interesting stuff got bogged down by it. It seemed excessive for someone that she wasn't even technically dating. I am a little confused and even bored by this relationship, so I wish it would move on or she would choose someone else (wink wink). As for the murder, I had no idea who had done it and was shocked when all was revealed. In my opinion this series is slowing down a little and I hope that I find the next book more interesting.
angrygreycatreads's review
4.0
Freezer I’ll Shoot is from Victoria Hamilton, the third book in the A Vintage Kitchen Mystery series that I really enjoy. In this book the mystery is interesting. The relationship between Jaymie and Daniel is developed, including their parents. I’m impressed with the romance portion of this book (and the series). In many cozies, the male characters are either exs, in which case they are no go rotten cheating bas***** or they are these idealized new men that swoop into the protagonists life. Daniel is flawed and the relationship is flawed and you truly don’t know at this point whether they will end up together or even whether they should. It is a very realistic touch. The setting is intriguing to me because I have visited similar areas, border areas between the US and Canada. The vintage theme is fun and interesting and has now expanded to a newspaper column as well. Another fun, quick, good read in this series.
shelley_pearson's review
3.0
I feel like the hardest part of this book for me to accept was that Jaymie and Daniel have been dating for months and haven't spent the night together yet. She just needs to cut him loose!
dollycas's review
5.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
This installment of the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries takes place mostly on Heartbreak Island. Again Jaymie finds herself in the middle of a very well plotted whodunit. I really enjoy the way the author weaves in the history of the vintage antiques our amateur sleuth loves. This time the ice houses (ice storage) and the implements used before the modern appliances that came later.
I really love Jaymie and her dad, her mom just seems to push my buttons and I can understand why Jaymie feels the need to escape away sometimes. I wasn’t a big fan for Daniel in this story and his mother drove me crazy. Ruby and Garnet had me rooting for them though and their story was the real highlight of this book. Cozy mysteries need that wide variety of crazy quirky characters, the ones we love, the ones we hate, and the ones that make us want to jump into the pages and slap upside the head. Victoria Hamilton has delivered them all in Freezer I’ll Shoot. Plus Hoppy is one of my favorite pooches in the cozy mystery realm.
I am really looking forward to my next visit with Jaymie as I am sure she will again be up to her neck in a murder mystery. I also hope she she opens her heart and her eyes to the right man.
This installment of the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries takes place mostly on Heartbreak Island. Again Jaymie finds herself in the middle of a very well plotted whodunit. I really enjoy the way the author weaves in the history of the vintage antiques our amateur sleuth loves. This time the ice houses (ice storage) and the implements used before the modern appliances that came later.
I really love Jaymie and her dad, her mom just seems to push my buttons and I can understand why Jaymie feels the need to escape away sometimes. I wasn’t a big fan for Daniel in this story and his mother drove me crazy. Ruby and Garnet had me rooting for them though and their story was the real highlight of this book. Cozy mysteries need that wide variety of crazy quirky characters, the ones we love, the ones we hate, and the ones that make us want to jump into the pages and slap upside the head. Victoria Hamilton has delivered them all in Freezer I’ll Shoot. Plus Hoppy is one of my favorite pooches in the cozy mystery realm.
I am really looking forward to my next visit with Jaymie as I am sure she will again be up to her neck in a murder mystery. I also hope she she opens her heart and her eyes to the right man.
pussreboots's review
5.0
The mystery is kept interesting by a strong sense of place and an understanding of what border life is like. An observant reader will figure out the timeline of events and the reason behind the murder.
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heather_h's review
3.0
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series but because I want to know if she ends up with Daniel. I do not want her ending up with Daniel. Detective Zack may not be a perfect alternative (although book three did imply that) but there are enough books left in the series to fix that.