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loriluo's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun read! I was a little worried having started the series midway, but thankfully reading the earlier books in the series isn't a necessity to understanding the characters and plotline. While mystery/thriller novels aren't my usual type of genre, I enjoyed getting to know the main detectives and characters (Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins) who happen to be two cats! Despite the fact that they're animals, their personalities and characters are well developed and the rest of the cat-centric world has been created and laid out with a great deal of care and humor. The timing was perfect for this time of year with the Easter bake off, a village cricket game, and... murder? Loved all the descriptions and focus on food (don't read this book hungry) as well!
belbookandacuppa's review against another edition
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
drmercury's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
alittlemixofvix's review
4.0
I was drawn into reading this as it combines mystery and cats – what’s not to love? Plus the cover is super cute with the cats baking. Whilst part of a series, this can definitely be read as a stand-alone story.
This is a very light read and I found myself smiling at some of the small details linking cat life to “real life” - things like their mannerisms, reactions when it rains, sleeping habits, snacks, etc. Whilst the main story is a detective story, all those things are little reminders that all the characters are cats, and it’s woven in really well to make it all believable.
Overall an enjoyable read and it’s tempted me to check the other books in the series out – there’s quite a few.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review
This is a very light read and I found myself smiling at some of the small details linking cat life to “real life” - things like their mannerisms, reactions when it rains, sleeping habits, snacks, etc. Whilst the main story is a detective story, all those things are little reminders that all the characters are cats, and it’s woven in really well to make it all believable.
Overall an enjoyable read and it’s tempted me to check the other books in the series out – there’s quite a few.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tansybradshaw's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I picked this up on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed it. There is a strange thing that happened as the author shares my mothers name and there is a character in the story shares my name.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite series and it never disappoints.
A fun, entertaining and engrossing story that I read in one sitting.
I was happy to catch up with Hettie and Tilly, meet again the great cast of characters and be entertained.
The character and plot development are excellent and the solid mystery, full of twists and turns, kept me guessing.
Even if it's the 9th book in this series it can be read as a standalone but you will surely appreciate it more if you read the rest of the series. In any case this is an addictive series and once you read a book you will read the others.
Excellent and highly entertaining, it's highly entertaining.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
A fun, entertaining and engrossing story that I read in one sitting.
I was happy to catch up with Hettie and Tilly, meet again the great cast of characters and be entertained.
The character and plot development are excellent and the solid mystery, full of twists and turns, kept me guessing.
Even if it's the 9th book in this series it can be read as a standalone but you will surely appreciate it more if you read the rest of the series. In any case this is an addictive series and once you read a book you will read the others.
Excellent and highly entertaining, it's highly entertaining.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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