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Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey

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cradlow's review against another edition

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mysterious

5.0

booknallnight's review against another edition

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fast-paced

5.0

I'm absolutely loving this series. I had such a fun time listening to this one. I laughed so much. Winnie's granny is the best. I also LOVE the narrator and finished this one in less than a full day. On to the next in the series ..

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funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

3.0

It is always a joy to read anything by Julie Anne Lindsey and this mystery didn't disappoint.

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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4.0

Pulp Friction is the second installment in the highly entertaining Cider Shop Mystery series by author Julie Anne Lindsey. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series, so I was excited to dive into the next book. Ms. Lindsey did not disappoint. She has a terrific writing style that allows the story to flow. The pace is spot on and kept me turning pages to see what would happen next in the story. The characters are very enjoyable. Winnie is the type of protagonist that I enjoy in my cozy mysteries. She is curious, but she is smart in her sleuthing. She is not reckless and does rush into dangerous situations. That's not to say danger does sometimes find her, but she is level headed and not rash. I love the relationship with her Granny and her friend Dot. I look forward to seeing what new animals Dot can get Winnie and her Granny to foster. The relationship between Winnie and Sheriff Wise is progressing. I like the pace that the author has set for them. If feels natural, while the potential romance does not overpower the mystery.

Speaking of the mystery, I thought this one was particularly well done. Ms. Lindsey does a wonderful job of unfolding the mystery throughout the entire story. In addition, in my opinion, she doesn't make it easy for her readers to guess the identity of the killer. There were plenty of twists and false clues weaved into this story and I was surprised by the identity of the killer when it was revealed.

As I said in my review of the first book in the series, this cozy mystery hits all the areas I look for in a series - it has well-written characters, a charming small-town setting, a strong plot, and a solid mystery. I am looking forward to many more books in this series and following the adventures of Winnie and the rest of Blossom Valley.

I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy, which was provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley.