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olma's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoy Shady Hollow. This is my second time reading it, but I do find it a bit simple. I noticed specifically that Vera is still stuck on the red herring suspect when it’s obvious she should be assuming it’s the murderer after one final piece of evidence. This tends to be my issue with the series as a whole. The characters never seem to suspect the obvious culprit until the big villain monologue at the climax. I appreciate twists and turns, but I don’t love it that the characters seem so blind or naive. That said, this is a cozy book, which is why I read it twice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
mimsi's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A sweet and cozy murder mystery to read on vacation or a winter afternoon
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Murder
Minor: Blood
mysterymom40's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, and Classism
ttorisaurus's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
kris_tea516's review against another edition
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
4.5
I was hesitant to read this. So many people had recommended it to me but, I mean, it’s about woodland creatures. I already watch a lot of Bluey and Daniel Tiger and play a lot of Animal Crossing, did I really want to read a book about woodland creatures? Was it a kids book? Well, the answer is yes, I want to read this and the entire series and no, it is not a kid book.
The local cantankerous frog has been murdered. The local gossip hummingbird finds the body. Newcomer and reporter fox, Vera Vixen, is on the case but it may be to her detriment.
This book didn’t have to be written with the characters being woodland creatures but it does give an adorable twist to the cozy mystery genre. If you are looking for a cozy mystery, try this one. You won’t be disappointed.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
samanthaleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
ruronisai's review against another edition
dark
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
Reminds me of the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox except with murder.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
jesuu__'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A very fun book, while maybe the mystery wasn't that strong it really was fun to watch how this forest creatures came together under this unique community
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
kenzielireads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Murder
lumidouce's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Violence, and Murder