madisonhsmith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
The first novel in this series was excellent, this is even better.
I was glad to catch with Jane, her friends and to travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This is an excellent cozy mystery with something more because it features some very current topics and I appreciated how the author dealt with them.
The mystery is complex, tense, and full of twists. The solution surprised me and I loved it.
The characters are fleshed out and likeable, the setting is lovely
I can't wait to read the next book in this series, this one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I was glad to catch with Jane, her friends and to travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This is an excellent cozy mystery with something more because it features some very current topics and I appreciated how the author dealt with them.
The mystery is complex, tense, and full of twists. The solution surprised me and I loved it.
The characters are fleshed out and likeable, the setting is lovely
I can't wait to read the next book in this series, this one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
maddyb001's review against another edition
4.0
This book had a novel and terrifying concept. I liked the writing and it was cute!
veereadstoomuch's review
4.0
A fun book. Jane has started her business (as a busybody) in full swing. Her new young neighbor comes to her because she might be going crazy. Jane warns her neighbor that she's not a doctor, but helps.
The book isn't hard to figure out, but I enjoyed the ride and learning more about Jane. I liked how previous characters show up and how Jane isn't just working on one neighborhood fight.
I recommend this light, fun read.
The book isn't hard to figure out, but I enjoyed the ride and learning more about Jane. I liked how previous characters show up and how Jane isn't just working on one neighborhood fight.
I recommend this light, fun read.
shasha_56's review
3.0
3.5 stars. I like Jane Darrowfield very much. She is older and has a lot of common sense. I also like the supporting characters of her bridge club and detective Tony. I was engaged until the very end. Then I felt a little let down. I figured out part of who the bad guy was early on, but the author left so much of his rationale open. I don't always need a neatly tied up ending but this one seemed to need more of an explanation.
ddwang's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
imthektx's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars. I was at Barnes and Noble when I saw this on an endcap. Just sitting there, enticing me. I don't really know what drew me to it, but I decided to get it. I love mysteries with cats on the front (who doesn't?). I thought this was pretty entertaining, and I found myself not wanting to put it down... which is probably why I was able to read it in one day. Of course, I wanted to yell at Jane Darrowfield many, many times, and much of what she does is so unbelievably unrealistic. But I also know that's typical of cozy mysteries. I really did like the characters, and I would honestly love to be Jane's neighbor. :-)
juani's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jmdigiantonio's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
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