andreagraves's review
4.0
It was so fun meeting this cute author the other day! I'm excited to read this book! :)
I really enjoyed this book. The fun whodunit mystery was good and I really liked how the author focused so much on the relationships of the main people in this book. I also like the outcome of one relationship I've been following from several books in this series now. One of my favorites in this series. :)
I really enjoyed this book. The fun whodunit mystery was good and I really liked how the author focused so much on the relationships of the main people in this book. I also like the outcome of one relationship I've been following from several books in this series now. One of my favorites in this series. :)
misdawnty's review
3.0
I've been sick and needed quick, easy reads. Luckily I still had these on my shelf. (I borrowed them from my mom months ago). They're not my favorite books ever. At first, I couldn't even stand the main character. But, she's grown on me and the books are kinda fun.
k_lee_reads_it's review
3.0
Kilpack's writing is improving. This is a mindless cozy mystery. Definitely an easy summer book.
kibbles15's review
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I have to admit I did not enjoy this book as much as Josi's previous mysteries. It moved very slow and at times was a bit dull. That being said, I liked the story enough to keep going in order to find out "Who Dun it?". Note: This book is part of a series. There are events mentioned in this book that occurred in previous novels, but I still feel that the book can stand alone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Cancer, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Medical content, Child death, and Vomit
nicolepeck's review
4.0
This was another fun addition to this series. I do have a hard time sometimes because things that happen or things the characters do seem so unbelievable and implausible, but I still enjoy reading it. There were times I "got it" before Sadie did and it seemed so obvious to me, that I wanted to shake her so she "got it" too. LOL There was the usual twist from where you think it's heading at the end, but this one wasn't as action-packed as some of the previous ones, had a slightly slower pace. I enjoyed the scenery the author described in Portland, especially as I love that area, although I haven't spent a ton of time downtown. There were some interesting developments with a few of the regular characters that I hope will continue to play out in subsequent books (and from the sneak peek in the back, at least one of those does!).
I do find it interesting that this LDS author has chosen to write things from a broader perspective and, thus, probably for a broader audience. She mentions a glass of wine, a cup of tea, and smoking cigarettes in some of the peripheral characters, while Sadie is religious, but the church she attends doesn't sound to be LDS. It's not a detriment to the book, just something I found interesting in this and the previous books.
The recipes sound yummy again, especially the Loaded Bread Dip. However, this time around there was actually one that I'm pretty sure I won't try - the Bacon Ice Cream. I've actually hard of bacon being used this way a lot recently, but it just doesn't sound appetizing to me!!! LOL If someone makes it for me, I'll try it, but it probably won't be on the top of my list of ones to try from this book. I'll tackle the yummy-sounding muffins and the title recipe first!!
Overall, a fun, light mystery read.
I do find it interesting that this LDS author has chosen to write things from a broader perspective and, thus, probably for a broader audience. She mentions a glass of wine, a cup of tea, and smoking cigarettes in some of the peripheral characters, while Sadie is religious, but the church she attends doesn't sound to be LDS. It's not a detriment to the book, just something I found interesting in this and the previous books.
The recipes sound yummy again, especially the Loaded Bread Dip. However, this time around there was actually one that I'm pretty sure I won't try - the Bacon Ice Cream. I've actually hard of bacon being used this way a lot recently, but it just doesn't sound appetizing to me!!! LOL If someone makes it for me, I'll try it, but it probably won't be on the top of my list of ones to try from this book. I'll tackle the yummy-sounding muffins and the title recipe first!!
Overall, a fun, light mystery read.
jrpetersen's review
4.0
An easy fun read. Sadie is an amateur investigator who seems to have a way of getting into trouble. This book kept you guessig until the end without dragging it out.
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