A review by readthisandsteep
Dashing Through the Snowbirds by Donna Andrews
5.0
This is book 32 in the Meg Langslow mysteries, and it's easy to see why this series has been so beloved and bestselling for so long. Andrews always writes a reliably good whodunnit! And it feels like a visit with old friends, even if you haven't read the whole series.
Meg is a decorative blacksmith living in a small community with her zany extended family. She and her husband open their home to a group of programmers from Canada who work for her brother's software company after their inconsiderate boss has them working on a rush project that might make them miss Christmas with their families. When he is murdered, there is no shortage of suspects as info about the company comes out.
Andrews writes with warmth and humor, and this, one of the series' holiday-themed books, is full of festive holiday spirit! Meg is a likable sleuth with a sense of humor, so her observations are often very funny. The side characters are charming and quirky, and there is always a lot going on, but Andrews weaves the threads together in a well-structured plot with a satisfying mystery to solve. And this one kept me guessing. This works well as a stand-alone and is delightful, so if you're looking for a holiday cozy to cuddle up with, you'll want to add this one to your tbr!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this ARC. I really enjoyed it!
Meg is a decorative blacksmith living in a small community with her zany extended family. She and her husband open their home to a group of programmers from Canada who work for her brother's software company after their inconsiderate boss has them working on a rush project that might make them miss Christmas with their families. When he is murdered, there is no shortage of suspects as info about the company comes out.
Andrews writes with warmth and humor, and this, one of the series' holiday-themed books, is full of festive holiday spirit! Meg is a likable sleuth with a sense of humor, so her observations are often very funny. The side characters are charming and quirky, and there is always a lot going on, but Andrews weaves the threads together in a well-structured plot with a satisfying mystery to solve. And this one kept me guessing. This works well as a stand-alone and is delightful, so if you're looking for a holiday cozy to cuddle up with, you'll want to add this one to your tbr!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this ARC. I really enjoyed it!