A review by dogoodwithbooks
Publishable By Death by ACF Bookens
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Publishable by Death was okay, but I don't think I would read this book again nor continue with the rest of the series.
While the characters were okay and Bookens got my attention when I first started reading Publishable by Death, I slowly lost interest over time. For me, the plot dragged on in a lot of places and I feel like some of the chapters would not be as long if Bookens either reduce or eliminate the scenes that don't really contribute to the plot (ex. Harvey hosting another gathering with friends). Also, I felt that the writing as well as character interactions were unrealistic and forced at times, which I wasn't a fan of.
Though I really wanted to like Publishable by Death and read through a new cozy mystery series, unfortunately this book wasn't for me.
While the characters were okay and Bookens got my attention when I first started reading Publishable by Death, I slowly lost interest over time. For me, the plot dragged on in a lot of places and I feel like some of the chapters would not be as long if Bookens either reduce or eliminate the scenes that don't really contribute to the plot (ex. Harvey hosting another gathering with friends). Also, I felt that the writing as well as character interactions were unrealistic and forced at times, which I wasn't a fan of.
Though I really wanted to like Publishable by Death and read through a new cozy mystery series, unfortunately this book wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Racism
Moderate: Blood