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leasummer's review
3.0
Fun and feline cozy mystery. A little big of magical realism or something with Blue that I haven't totally figured out yet. The local connection to the famous movie star is an entertaining story.
peggyemi's review
4.0
The second book in the Cat Lady Mysteries was as delightful as the first book. Laura and her Aunt Fran are very likable, genuine characters that draw the reader into the story. The secondary cast of characters is diverse and helps to complete the story nicely. I'm not a cat person but I love how much Laura and her Aunt Fran care for the cats in their shelter. It is such a unique premise for an animal shelter and I ever felt a little sad as each cat found it's forever home.
The mystery was solid and woven through the story nicely. There are plenty of clues, twists and turns along with some red herrings thrown in for good measure. Once again, Laura finds herself in the middle of a murder and because it's in her nature to help she tries to do what she can. I thought the author did a nice job of distracting me with false trails and I did not guess the identity of the culprit until the reveal.
This is wonderful series to date that has a great setting, terrific characters and engaging mysteries. I will definitely be back for any future books in the series. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
The mystery was solid and woven through the story nicely. There are plenty of clues, twists and turns along with some red herrings thrown in for good measure. Once again, Laura finds herself in the middle of a murder and because it's in her nature to help she tries to do what she can. I thought the author did a nice job of distracting me with false trails and I did not guess the identity of the culprit until the reveal.
This is wonderful series to date that has a great setting, terrific characters and engaging mysteries. I will definitely be back for any future books in the series. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
debrajoreads's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I wasn't a huge fan of book one, Escape Claws. I enjoyed it enough for what it was, a kind of come back home feel good story. It missed the mark a little for me on a few notes but I loved the relationship between Lara and Aunt Fran. That only, pushed me on to book two. I am so glad that I did. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!!
In Claws of Death, there is fame, mystery, budding romance, and the author touches on a couple dark topics. Although very much a cozy, the "mystery" is quite serious and kicks ya right in the feels. I didn't even see the "who dunnit" coming. And if you are a cat person, which I know most cozy readers are, you develop a very special bond with one particular kitty in this book.
I do not see a listing on Goodreads for a book 3. There was no cliffhanger at the end; however, I want more now!! I am hopeful that Linda Reilly continues this series.
I wasn't a huge fan of book one, Escape Claws. I enjoyed it enough for what it was, a kind of come back home feel good story. It missed the mark a little for me on a few notes but I loved the relationship between Lara and Aunt Fran. That only, pushed me on to book two. I am so glad that I did. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!!
In Claws of Death, there is fame, mystery, budding romance, and the author touches on a couple dark topics. Although very much a cozy, the "mystery" is quite serious and kicks ya right in the feels. I didn't even see the "who dunnit" coming. And if you are a cat person, which I know most cozy readers are, you develop a very special bond with one particular kitty in this book.
I do not see a listing on Goodreads for a book 3. There was no cliffhanger at the end; however, I want more now!! I am hopeful that Linda Reilly continues this series.
annarella's review
5.0
I really enjoyed the first instalment in this series and was very happy when I was approved for this one.
I really like this one even if it was quite different from the first instalment.
In the first one there were more iteration with the aunt the inhabitants of the town. In this one we have new characters and the developments of the heroine's love life.
The books is well written, the plot is interesting either on the mystery side either on the women's fiction side.
A very good and entertaining book that I strongly recommend.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books
I really like this one even if it was quite different from the first instalment.
In the first one there were more iteration with the aunt the inhabitants of the town. In this one we have new characters and the developments of the heroine's love life.
The books is well written, the plot is interesting either on the mystery side either on the women's fiction side.
A very good and entertaining book that I strongly recommend.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books
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