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lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this entry into the series. I think all of the characters are really coming into their own, and the family dynamics and relationship dynamics are really following a semi-realistic pattern.
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Another good addition to the series. You can always count on Andrews for a light mystery.
sathrock's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
katkinney's review against another edition
4.0
In this ninth book in the Meg Langslow mystery series, Karen, a woman Meg is distant friends with shows up out of the blue and dumps her toddler in Meg’s care “just for a bit” then never returns. When Meg tries to find Karen, (with cranky toddler Timmy in tow and listening to Barney on repeat in the car everywhere she goes) she discovers she may have been entangled in a mess involving embezzlement and the local university… and the mystery may go deeper than that. As always, Donna Andrews writes a good mystery to untangle. This one was a bit light on the quirky exotic animal scenes that I look forward to in the author’s books and had quite a few cranky toddler scenes, so while I enjoyed the mystery, this probably isn’t one I’ll reread.
mkw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
karcitis's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition
4.0
Fun! I like her stories - good cozies. Though finches were more important than cockatiels, Chips brethren did make an appearance. Definitely a quick read.
amanda214's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
screamingphoenix405's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
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
4.0