musingsbymichelle's review
4.0
I was so excited to dive back into the world of Jude Dillane and The Corner Lounge. The second book in the "A Murder on the Rocks Mystery" series did not disappoint and is even faster-paced than the first in my opinion. We are reintroduced to Jude post-New Year's Eve, after a night of serving drinks to celebrating patrons when she finds the dead body of one of those patrons in the dumpster outside. It turns out this murder is similar to previous NYE murders throughout the years and is the work of a serial killer aptly named the New Year's Eve Serial Killer. Jude unwittingly gets swept up into the investigation because it was her chef's knife that was used as the weapon and the killer keeps sending her threatening messages that assume she saw something.
I was frustrated with Jude and some of the reckless situations she put herself into, but it's not her fault that someone was targeting her. One thing that nagged me was how easy it was to shake the FBI security detail. I imagined that he would have been out of sight, out of mind but still keeping an eye out.
What I love about these novels is the setting-- the explanations of the food and drinks, the descriptions of the customers, and the New York scene are so fun. You also have characters like Jude, Sully, and Eric who are real-- they are frustrating, headstrong, compassionate, and lovable. I can't wait to read more of the series!
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens and the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was frustrated with Jude and some of the reckless situations she put herself into, but it's not her fault that someone was targeting her. One thing that nagged me was how easy it was to shake the FBI security detail. I imagined that he would have been out of sight, out of mind but still keeping an eye out.
What I love about these novels is the setting-- the explanations of the food and drinks, the descriptions of the customers, and the New York scene are so fun. You also have characters like Jude, Sully, and Eric who are real-- they are frustrating, headstrong, compassionate, and lovable. I can't wait to read more of the series!
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens and the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
caroline_carnivorous's review
4.0
I got a copy of this for free.
Another mystery falls into the lap of bar & restaurant owner Jude, and she is just as eager to solve it. This time there is a serial killer on the loose, and the FBI gets involved.
There is a lot of thrills and action until the very end.
I did like the first book a little more, but this was still very enjoyable! I definitely want to read the next book.
Another mystery falls into the lap of bar & restaurant owner Jude, and she is just as eager to solve it. This time there is a serial killer on the loose, and the FBI gets involved.
There is a lot of thrills and action until the very end.
I did like the first book a little more, but this was still very enjoyable! I definitely want to read the next book.
bookishkate517's review
4.0
I have received this title via NetGalley and publishers in exchange for an honest review
This was a cute mystery novel. It was full of suspense, but not in a traditional mystery novel sense. This book was a nice combination of a standard mystery novel and a cozy mystery novel (which can sometime be too corny for my liking). I did feel that some parts of this book dragged on a bit too long. There were also some unrealistic decisions being made that really got on my nerves. But overall, this was a really good book!
This was a cute mystery novel. It was full of suspense, but not in a traditional mystery novel sense. This book was a nice combination of a standard mystery novel and a cozy mystery novel (which can sometime be too corny for my liking). I did feel that some parts of this book dragged on a bit too long. There were also some unrealistic decisions being made that really got on my nerves. But overall, this was a really good book!
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