jasgr's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
emmys_rayne_05's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a loveable and a rather enjoyable time. This was my first cozy and I must say I had a great time reading this. Can't wait to explore this genre more
wildflowerz76's review against another edition
3.0
This was gym reading for me, aka free or cheap on the Kindle. It was okay. I like a good cozy and bonus when it's set in Georgia since I live here. But it could have been set anywhere that's hot. The story was very short and even then, it could have ended about half way through. It felt like it kept going, wrapping up one thing, only to have something else come up that then had to be wrapped up, instead of stacking it all together and blending it well. The main character at ENTIRELY too much food for a thin frame to just have only gained 5lbs in a few months. And these people all acted like they were in their early twenties, but I think they were all in their mid 30s?
verityw's review
1.0
I have read some random stuff in my quest to read books from all 50 states without costing myself a fortune, but this one is probably the one I’ve disliked the most. There’s hardly a likeable character in it, the pacing is way off and so much of it is just so very, very random. Not for me at all.
danastrz's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
slc333's review
3.0
Fun little cosy crime series starter about a former ballerina following her dream & starting over at pastry school after a career ending injury. Poppy's roommate Bree & classmate Cole are great friends who dive right into helping Poppy clear her name when she is suspected of theft and then when her accuser is murdered. One little quibble tho. I picked it cause the is a cat featured prominently on the cover & i was in the mood for a cosy crime featuring a kitty but there was NO CAT in it at all.
_alexareads_'s review
3.0
It was a cute story that I found on my Kindle. I thought the mystery ended a little too quickly, but it was an entertaining read at 3 in the morning.
lorihenrich2021's review
3.0
This was strange to me. The mystery seemed to take awhile to start which is unusual for a cozy. Then once you thought it was starting it slowed down. Then when it really got into it, it seemed to come to a climax and the story seemed finished but then kept going. The last few chapters seem like an unexpected add-on like the author had a brain spasm and realized that another part of the story needed to be added. Then it kept going to finish off a side story within the original story. Poppy is a very likeable character but the story development just was strange to me. The main story wasn't bad, I just would have liked it more if it moved along differently.
lisalondonauthor's review
1.0
WARNING: If you have any any kind of disordered eating issues or are triggered by anorexic thought patterns, skip this book. No one was fat shamed but the reader - or at least, that's how I felt reading this book. The main character gains five pounds which is discussed as getting fat and her mother gives her tea to speed up her metabolism, they also discuss having to skip meals in order to eat a dessert and she is proud of herself b/c she limits herself to one cookie due to its overwhelming fat and butter content.
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
lisasiefert's review
1.0
WARNING: If you have any any kind of disordered eating issues or are triggered by anorexic thought patterns, skip this book. No one was fat shamed but the reader - or at least, that's how I felt reading this book. The main character gains five pounds which is discussed as getting fat and her mother gives her tea to speed up her metabolism, they also discuss having to skip meals in order to eat a dessert and she is proud of herself b/c she limits herself to one cookie due to its overwhelming fat and butter content.
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248