brenna_law's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jitterbun's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
kourtlee's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
brokelibrary's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
mimosaeyes's review
3.0
This one village really sees a lot of murder mysteries, huh. It makes sense that people would start to regard Emma with some suspicion as she goes around trying to figure out a case. I like that there's a progression there. Even more, I like how, to make up for it, Oliver is an increasingly curious little corgi who tries to investigate by himself.
This book features Cream Tangerine the cat more, much to my delight. And I like the history it uncovers about David and Charles. This time it really feels like things have been resolved nicely.
This book features Cream Tangerine the cat more, much to my delight. And I like the history it uncovers about David and Charles. This time it really feels like things have been resolved nicely.
jbrooxd's review
3.0
[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
3.5 stars = Good+
Another twisty mystery outing for Emma and Oliver. As always, the chatty corgi is darling.
This series is a little different than a typical cozy mystery. Usually, the main character is mostly beloved by the community. In this series, people are more derisive about Emma's "gossip." While not inaccurate, it can be jarring. In this book in particular, even some of Emma's friends were pretty nasty to her. While the stress of the case can explain some of that away, it made this a little harder to enjoy for me than previous books in the series.
But the mystery is solid, and Oliver is a delight, and that propelled me forward despite some of my other struggles. Newcomers might want to start with the first book - To Fetch a Felon - which is my favorite.
3.5 stars = Good+
Another twisty mystery outing for Emma and Oliver. As always, the chatty corgi is darling.
This series is a little different than a typical cozy mystery. Usually, the main character is mostly beloved by the community. In this series, people are more derisive about Emma's "gossip." While not inaccurate, it can be jarring. In this book in particular, even some of Emma's friends were pretty nasty to her. While the stress of the case can explain some of that away, it made this a little harder to enjoy for me than previous books in the series.
But the mystery is solid, and Oliver is a delight, and that propelled me forward despite some of my other struggles. Newcomers might want to start with the first book - To Fetch a Felon - which is my favorite.
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