
The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King (2017)
Movie
Nordic king Erik orders his heiress Kristian, who turned down all suitors, to marry Danish prince...

Coliseum Arcanist (Frith Chronicles #3)
Book
Adventure. Competition. A duel to the death. While on a journey to the famous city of Thronehold,...
Young Adult Fantasy

Empress of All Seasons
Book
In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to...

Lethal Licorice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #2)
Book
Too many sweets spoil the murder . . . Harvest, Ohio, is a long way from New York City, where...

Libertalia
Tabletop Game
Captain Swallow has always dreamed of pocketing a large nest egg in order to retire on a remote...
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Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races (Water Dragon Races #1)
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Set in a vivid, Arab-inspired world filled with friendly and fearsome water dragons, K.D....
MG fiction middle grade series

Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
Book
n this scrumptious new read in the blockbuster series packed with delightful recipes from a beloved...

Death on the Grand Canal
Book
Having discovered a knack for investigation, Stefanie joins Thomas Burkhardt in Milan, Italy, on the...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2395 KP) rated Barbecue Can Be Deadly in Books
Oct 26, 2023
Quite often when I start a mystery, it’s easy to see who the victim will be. That wasn’t the case here, which is something I loved. I did feel the pacing was off in the first half, but I still enjoyed the book and was satisfied when we reached the end. I love these characters. They are strong with great relationships. While the book deals with some serious topics, like early onset dementia and prescription drug addiction, it is a comedic mystery, and I laughed quite a few times. The competing tones are balanced perfectly, making for a richer reading experience. It’s going to be a long wait for me until the next in the series comes out. If you haven’t started this series yet, fix that today.