rebekistan's review
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
aprilbosworth's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read, light mystery. I enjoyed reading it while on vacation in the outer banks, where it is set.
crazeedi73's review against another edition
5.0
I am loving this series, very well written, not too heavy, not too light. Just right to feel like you are right beside the Judge, and completely in the story
justacatandabook's review
3.0
I didn't enjoy this novel as much as some of the others in the Deborah Knott series... not sure if it's because I didn't sit down and just read it in one or two sittings as I do with most of Maron's novels, or what. Perhaps, as a result, the plot seemed a bit convoluted at times. Overall, though, it was still a fun read and I did wind up reading the last half or so of the book in one sitting. I thought I had it all figured out, but wound up fairly pleasantly surprised. I'm enjoying this series and will continue to pace myself so I don't read all 14 or so novels in "one fell swoop" (to sound quite Deborah-like).
hazelbright's review
1.0
The series initially rose above the level of theme cozy, but the fluff has increased like an exploding feather pillow. Take out some random southerner cutsie and throw in some chocolate or a sleuthing cat and you've got yourself a theme cozy. Some people like them, and I have liked some theme cozies in spite of myself, but they are generally ways to pad out a series, and this series suffers from the same ailment.
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