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naomi_k's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Racism, Grief, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mrs_meg_walsworth's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
Delightfully predictable! I adore the procedural cozy mystery. I love figuring it out pretty easily and enjoying the cozy vibes of Shady Hallow! This is a perfect comfort read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
emilywemily6'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Although the mystery of this book was not as robust as the last one, I enjoyed it more and felt the book overall had more going for it. The pacing was more consistent throughout the story, and while the creature behind the murder seemed obvious, the “why” was harder to parse out. I still had questions that kept me engaged in the mystery even though it felt like Vera and Orville were slow to connect the dots I saw. I listened on audio and found I liked it better than a physical book; I could suspend my disbelief easier in the awkward way some of the characters talk.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Death of parent and Toxic friendship
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