bookhussy's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
A good start for a new cozy series! It's engrossing and fun to read, a fast and highly enjoyable read.
I liked the quirky and well thought characters, the setting and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
I look forward to reading the next installment, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked the quirky and well thought characters, the setting and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
I look forward to reading the next installment, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
anjana's review against another edition
3.0
This is a brand new cozy-series with a retired teacher at the helm, or at least she hopes to be post-retirement. Her best friend has other plans, and she is more chaotic than an unexpected weather event. The friend, Nora drags Gwen (our teacher) into a very ill-thought pet sitting plan. In this venture comes a dead body. Additionally, problems that go with being either suspect in the police’s eye and in the cross-hairs of the villain(s).
The cuteness factor of odd pets and odder ex-student(s) is thrown into the mix, making it a fun read. It laid good groundwork for a series, but I was a little annoyed by the depth of descriptions in the narration and the repetitive mentions of the character’s behavioural traits throughout the entire book. For people less impatient than me, this would work better.I might read the next in the series if I get the chance, but it has to be a little quicker for my taste
⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3 out of 5.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
The cuteness factor of odd pets and odder ex-student(s) is thrown into the mix, making it a fun read. It laid good groundwork for a series, but I was a little annoyed by the depth of descriptions in the narration and the repetitive mentions of the character’s behavioural traits throughout the entire book. For people less impatient than me, this would work better.I might read the next in the series if I get the chance, but it has to be a little quicker for my taste
⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3 out of 5.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
daisydil's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
annarella's review
4.0
A good start for a new cozy series! It's engrossing and fun to read, a fast and highly enjoyable read.
I liked the quirky and well thought characters, the setting and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
I look forward to reading the next installment, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked the quirky and well thought characters, the setting and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
I look forward to reading the next installment, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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