Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay

Books Can Be Deceiving

Library Lover's Mystery #1

Jenn McKinlay

304 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cupcake Bakery Mysteries comes the start of a series about a library where the mysteries refuse to stay in the fiction section...Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Cree...

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Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
lighthearted 81%
funny 34%
adventurous 25%
tense 18%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
emotional 9%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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