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jthierer's review against another edition
3.0
When you're reading a book that's listed as #23 in a series, it's usually safe to assume that you aren't getting a work of towering literature. And, honestly, that's OK in this case. Bittersweet does exactly what it sets out to do: tell an entertaining whodunit story populated by strong female leads who don't require saving by any male love interests. My only complaint is that the solution of the mystery relies a little too much on "right place right time" coincidence that could have been handled better.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
3.0
My review for Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert will be linked back to Goodreads in the near future. Stay tuned!
enidsorko's review against another edition
3.0
Typical for this series, which I enjoy as quick reads. The one thing that I didn't care for was the way that when the story was being told from China's view, it was in the first person, but when following Mack's view, the story was in the third person. This included China appearing in Mack's story line, in the third person. I don't get why Mack's part just wasn't also in the 1st person.
moondance120's review against another edition
4.0
The blue and white Cessna 172 dropped out of the gray November sky.
It's Thanksgiving and China has plans to visit her mom and step-dad on their ranch. Sam has some hear issues and ends up in the hospital. However, Letha wants to continue with the plans to be together for the holiday.
This was an interesting addition to the series. I recently read another book that explored the "canned hunt" ranches in Texas. I had no idea that so much money was involved. It was intriguing to learn about the extents that some go to in order to have bigger and better deer. I am very much opposed to this trophy hunting.
I missed having Ruby around in this installment. I like the focus on China and her family. I enjoyed meeting game warden, Mackenzie "Mack" Chambers.
As always, there is great information about herbs and plants sprinkled throughout the book. The recipes are always good too.
You pretty much know who the bad guys are from chapter one so there were no surprises there. It is still suspenseful and well worth the read.
This is a series that I highly recommend. I strongly suggest that you start at the beginning as there is a lot of character development.
It's Thanksgiving and China has plans to visit her mom and step-dad on their ranch. Sam has some hear issues and ends up in the hospital. However, Letha wants to continue with the plans to be together for the holiday.
This was an interesting addition to the series. I recently read another book that explored the "canned hunt" ranches in Texas. I had no idea that so much money was involved. It was intriguing to learn about the extents that some go to in order to have bigger and better deer. I am very much opposed to this trophy hunting.
I missed having Ruby around in this installment. I like the focus on China and her family. I enjoyed meeting game warden, Mackenzie "Mack" Chambers.
As always, there is great information about herbs and plants sprinkled throughout the book. The recipes are always good too.
You pretty much know who the bad guys are from chapter one so there were no surprises there. It is still suspenseful and well worth the read.
This is a series that I highly recommend. I strongly suggest that you start at the beginning as there is a lot of character development.
cherylanntownsend's review against another edition
5.0
First off, I’ve been a vegetarian for 42 years. Ethically, I follow more of a Jainism dogma. That said, there were many paragraphs I skipped over, as this story dealt with hunting and I just prefer not to sadden myself with the details.
Our main character, China Bayles, heads out for Thanksgiving at her mother & stepfather’s ranch. She meets up with an old friend, Mackenzie, who is the game warden. Of course, China can’t go anywhere without getting involved in a few murders, so when the local vet is shot dead shortly after mentioning an illegal predicament to Mackenzie, speculation of homicide come into play. Next is the death of a woman who had been helping China’s parents after she confides to China that her husband is involved in shady game acquisitions. China, Mackenzie & deputy, Ethan put their heads together, along with a lucky drone surveillance, and bring justice to the forefront, with a little bit of instant karma via a stately buck.
Not my favorite in this series, but not due to the writing, which was as informative and entertaining as always. I just didn’t enjoy the animal slaughter.
Herbal lore, recipes and history always add to the fun.
Our main character, China Bayles, heads out for Thanksgiving at her mother & stepfather’s ranch. She meets up with an old friend, Mackenzie, who is the game warden. Of course, China can’t go anywhere without getting involved in a few murders, so when the local vet is shot dead shortly after mentioning an illegal predicament to Mackenzie, speculation of homicide come into play. Next is the death of a woman who had been helping China’s parents after she confides to China that her husband is involved in shady game acquisitions. China, Mackenzie & deputy, Ethan put their heads together, along with a lucky drone surveillance, and bring justice to the forefront, with a little bit of instant karma via a stately buck.
Not my favorite in this series, but not due to the writing, which was as informative and entertaining as always. I just didn’t enjoy the animal slaughter.
Herbal lore, recipes and history always add to the fun.
lootsfoz's review against another edition
4.0
Great story, and I'll be holding on to the book for a few more days before returning it the library, because it has so many recipes I want to try.
sunsoar25's review against another edition
3.0
Although this is only my second ever book in the China Bayles series - it's actually the twenty-third in the series overall - I still liked it. I must admit that this time around I felt a bit less out of the loop. I'm actually looking forward to the next book.
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