alisonstar87's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I usually like Meg Cabot's books but i loved this cozy mystery. It's got all the elements of a good cozy: the quaint small town, the quirky and likeable cast of characters, a librarian and a sheriff, and a mystery to solve.
The characters are likeable and relatable, the mystery is full of twists and turns and the humour made ma laugh more than once.
I hope to read soon other books featuring these characters and a good mystery.
Highly enjoyable and recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
The characters are likeable and relatable, the mystery is full of twists and turns and the humour made ma laugh more than once.
I hope to read soon other books featuring these characters and a good mystery.
Highly enjoyable and recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
caitlin_gabrielle's review against another edition
2.0
Um well ... idk what happened to Meg Cabot but this book was rather bad.
I did not finish it because it honestly seemed to be dragging and going no where. It was rather elementary and just NOT GOOD.
I tried reading fast to get through it quicker, but it was just not worth it.
First off I’m not a huge fan of when boos are told in the third person. It appears more childish to me. I may you have liked this book if I was a tween maybe? But I haven’t gotten through the second half so I don’t know if it would be appropriate.
I saw other people review it and give low ratings but I was hoping they were wrong! NOPE!! Jokes on me!!
So disappointed in this one :/
I did not finish it because it honestly seemed to be dragging and going no where. It was rather elementary and just NOT GOOD.
I tried reading fast to get through it quicker, but it was just not worth it.
First off I’m not a huge fan of when boos are told in the third person. It appears more childish to me. I may you have liked this book if I was a tween maybe? But I haven’t gotten through the second half so I don’t know if it would be appropriate.
I saw other people review it and give low ratings but I was hoping they were wrong! NOPE!! Jokes on me!!
So disappointed in this one :/
danibev2349's review
3.0
2.5 to 3 stars
My first Meg Cabot book. I would have liked the plot to lean more into the mystery and build up of chemistry between Molly and John. Author's attempts to "stay woke" and "modern" within the dialogue and characters became redundant to the point of annoyance. Relied heavily on telling the reader versus showing us plot and personality.
My first Meg Cabot book. I would have liked the plot to lean more into the mystery and build up of chemistry between Molly and John. Author's attempts to "stay woke" and "modern" within the dialogue and characters became redundant to the point of annoyance. Relied heavily on telling the reader versus showing us plot and personality.
ellamarie0803's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This is a pretty light-hearted romance that is a super easy read. The romance is the main focus with some crime-focused plots as well. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a fast, but interesting romance.
faefolkreads's review
4.0
I find Meg Cabot is always enjoyable to return too. Light, fun and easy to read.
bheadley's review
3.0
Questionable circumstances, opposites attract, quirky is one thing, allowing delinquency is another.
erinreadsandsips's review
2.0
Although I thought this book would be great because Cabot is well known for having written Princess Diaries, it was a disappointment. The characters are not relatable nor very likable. Also, the narration is very strange at parts and unrealistic. Why are SO. MANY. words wasted describing the city jail petting zoo?? When John agrees to dance with his daughter’s dance team and thinks he needs to learn to dance, he thinks, “I know! Let’s go to the library! That’s where I can learn to dance!”?? Another part mentions something to the effect of “that movie his daughter used to love with the talking animals” referring to The Lion King... as if he wouldn’t remember the name of it... even though it specifically says he was born in the 80s. I know this book is fiction, but I was left thinking it was very unrealistic way too many times. Not a fan of this one. Would not recommend.