annarella's review
5.0
4.5* rounded to 5
This is the second instalment in this lovely series and I thoroughly enjoyed even if the tone is a bit darker and there's less humour.
Vera is a great character: clever and strong willed, able to see beyond the appearances.
I love Shady Hollow and the inhabitants, you get used to this cast of characters and I hope that Vera and Orville will found the HEA.
The mystery is solid, full of twists, and I had my suspects but it was a pleasure to discover the culprit.
This series is becoming a favorite and I can't wait for the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
This is the second instalment in this lovely series and I thoroughly enjoyed even if the tone is a bit darker and there's less humour.
Vera is a great character: clever and strong willed, able to see beyond the appearances.
I love Shady Hollow and the inhabitants, you get used to this cast of characters and I hope that Vera and Orville will found the HEA.
The mystery is solid, full of twists, and I had my suspects but it was a pleasure to discover the culprit.
This series is becoming a favorite and I can't wait for the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
m_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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? No
4.0
Very similar to the last book, very gentle cosy muder mystery. Nice small town feel. The misunderstandings and nysteries were a bit predictable, but tbh, that's a nice thing in this type of gentle story. Very low stakes.
porkyoupayn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lishmo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
i_blamebookit's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another perfect cosy mystery. I really hope there are more books coming in this series!
tkat211's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
sblack0215's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bibleahphile's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.25
becj225's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0