bearkeyhq's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thebookstackattack's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
elle_loves_reading's review against another edition
4.0
What a joy this book was to read! A cozy murder mystery set in an apparent peaceful town, along with some wonderful (and not so wonderful) characters.
Beautifully written, this is the first in the series, and I look forward to continuing it
Beautifully written, this is the first in the series, and I look forward to continuing it
sooky's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
whatkatiedidread's review against another edition
2.0
interesting premise but couldn’t get past the writing-this really needed a new editor
keanselmo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megwesley's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book felt really preachy. It was trying far too hard to make the women sympathetic and most of the men villains. The plot is a bit paper thin.
It is well written, but it feels like the author just wanted to write about food and books before remembering that there had to be some sort of story. It wasn't a bad way to waste an afternoon, but I wouldn't reach for it again.
It is well written, but it feels like the author just wanted to write about food and books before remembering that there had to be some sort of story. It wasn't a bad way to waste an afternoon, but I wouldn't reach for it again.
melissasgreen16's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
musingsfromamandalyn's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
There were so many characters that it was hard to follow at times, but it was fun seeing them team up to solve the mystery. I love the concept of going to a bakery and getting the exact pastry for whatever ailed me and go to a bookstore and get a book to heal my soul. Cozy mystery worlds really need to exist.