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slvg's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Jill Gooder - Private Eye -new witch
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What happens?
Jill gets a new case from a charity something I thought would go the other way but its a simple story line. She is also a bridesmaid at her mothers wedding, all the while fielding suspicions from her sister during her birthday celebrations the same day.
Final thoughts
Nice mystery. No romance yet but there are slow burners starting between detective and another man who has a dog. Not sure yet which one I want pretty sure not Drake and the detective instead.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Jill Gooder - Private Eye -new witch
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What happens?
Jill gets a new case from a charity something I thought would go the other way but its a simple story line. She is also a bridesmaid at her mothers wedding, all the while fielding suspicions from her sister during her birthday celebrations the same day.
Final thoughts
Nice mystery. No romance yet but there are slow burners starting between detective and another man who has a dog. Not sure yet which one I want pretty sure not Drake and the detective instead.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
Omg I do love all of the characters in Abbott’s books, but Winky the one-eyed cat is my favorite. This series is such a fun, light-hearted romp — definitely not high literature but very good for relaxation & stress relief. There were a lot of different little plot arcs throughout this book; Jill had a lot of small mysteries to unravel, but per usual, she succeeded despite bumbling about a bit.
dogearedtatty's review against another edition
3.0
Decent characters and comedy writing, but it’s not really heavy on the mystery. Read for the comedy :-)
emmymbee's review against another edition
3.0
I like this series, I do. It's a fun, light read and something I enjoy between heaver novels. The characters of Jill, Mrs V, Winky and Jack are all great and I enjoy reading about them.
I do have some issues that throw me out of the story though. The books are set in Britain, and yet there are many of what I'd call 'Americanisms' in them (I have no knowledge of the authors nationality), such as word usage 'make a quick buck', and references to going shooting like it was an every day thing when firearm licences are actually extremely difficult to get etc. They don't sit right and can be a distraction. Still, I enjoy the series over all, and look forward to the next one.
I do have some issues that throw me out of the story though. The books are set in Britain, and yet there are many of what I'd call 'Americanisms' in them (I have no knowledge of the authors nationality), such as word usage 'make a quick buck', and references to going shooting like it was an every day thing when firearm licences are actually extremely difficult to get etc. They don't sit right and can be a distraction. Still, I enjoy the series over all, and look forward to the next one.
lcolwill's review against another edition
5.0
These books are a fun and fast read. I really enjoy them when I need to relax and unwind.
kaixxx's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good story in the series prefering it to the previous book. In this book Jill is rushed off her feet again. She has a hit and run and a missing holiday fund to investigate,a love sick cat, a hen do, and her dead mums wedding. Her life is definitely interesting, I found it was quite a nice easy read. Think the investigating part could have flowed a bit better as at times it seemed a bit jumpy but was a good read that I would recommend. xxx
rachelita's review
4.0
This was a strong 3rd book. I've enjoyed this one the most out of the series so far. There were less mentions of her aversion to mixed biscuits and other OCD tendencies and more focus on the story which was nice. The story it weaved was enjoyable and entertaining and I'm enjoying the characters.
brokensporty's review against another edition
3.0
I still think this series is adorable and everything a pre-teen girl needs to pass time and foster a love for reading much like Nancy Drew did for me and generations before me.
Each book builds upon the previous books while new "cases" are added and solved within the one book. I wish some of the continuing storylines would move faster or get more mention.
The same supporting characters are still annoyingly ridiculous. I think Kathy could be a great asset if she was a little less self-absorbed and a more supportive sister. Even Grandma's meddling isn't as annoying as Kathy's. I tend to expect meddling from older generations. I haven't decided what I think of the twins yet.
I still recommend this series for anyone who has a short amount of time and wants a light read.
Each book builds upon the previous books while new "cases" are added and solved within the one book. I wish some of the continuing storylines would move faster or get more mention.
The same supporting characters are still annoyingly ridiculous. I think Kathy could be a great asset if she was a little less self-absorbed and a more supportive sister. Even Grandma's meddling isn't as annoying as Kathy's. I tend to expect meddling from older generations. I haven't decided what I think of the twins yet.
I still recommend this series for anyone who has a short amount of time and wants a light read.
tregina's review against another edition
2.0
A lot of the plot just felt really forced and unnecessarily difficult, and some of the worldbuilding decisions that were made are starting to show their logistical holes.