Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2544 KP) rated Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door in Books
Nov 2, 2020 (Updated Nov 2, 2020)
I enjoyed the first book in this creative cozy series, so I was anxious to visit with Jane again. I loved this second book just as much. The story is creative and easily fits outside the typical cozy storyline while still fitting perfectly in the cozy mystery genre. Just when I thought I had things figured out, something would happen that would confuse me again. Yet the details all fit together perfectly at the end. Jane is a strong main character. I don’t feel like her friends are well defined, but they don’t get much page time, so that isn’t an issue. Megan is a very sympathetic character, which makes us care for her. The rest of the characters we meet along the way are great as well. This isn’t as funny as the first book in the series, but that’s not a complaint. The subject matter is more serious, and I thought this book perfectly handled that. If you are looking for a slightly different cozy mystery, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2544 KP) rated Murder in the Mystery Suite (Book Retreat Mysteries, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This book attempts to do something a little different with the cozy genre, and I’ll admit it took me a little while to get on board, but once I did I found I liked the idea. I also really did love the characters. Unfortunately, the plot came up short, leaving us with some loose threads and a plot hole or two along the way. I wanted to like this book more, but the weak plot really does bother me.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-review-murder-in-mystery-suite-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
No Saving Throw (A Ten Again Mystery)
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Autumn Sinclair has everything she could possibly want: Loving friends, a successful business, and a...
cozy mystery crime murder fiction No Saving Throw series
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Cat Got Your Diamonds (Kitty Couture Mystery #1) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
With a great sense of humor and an interesting supporting cast, animal lovers, cozy lovers, and just about anyone else should love this book.
bre (180 KP) rated Powdered Murder in Books
Jun 25, 2018 (Updated Jun 25, 2018)
The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies
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A delightful holiday cozy mystery which originally appeared in the collection, Gingerbread Cookie...
Nightmare on Elf Street
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A delightful holiday cozy mystery which originally appeared in the Fern Michaels holiday collection,...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2544 KP) rated Bake Offed in Books
Dec 1, 2022 (Updated Dec 1, 2022)
Since the fest is out of town, we don’t see much of the other series regulars, but the series usually focuses on Val and Granddad, so it’s not too big of a loss. This also gives us plenty of time to get to know the new characters, who rise to the occasion. And there is a return appearance by a character from early in the series that is fun. The plot is wonderful. It is intricately plotted, yet it holds together at the end. As someone who complains about the timelines in books when they don’t work, I have to praise this one for holding together perfectly. I got a kick out of the mystery fest setting. The recipes at the end are great fun as well, but I’ll leave that for you to explore on your own. Fans of the series will be happy with this book. If you are looking for a fun culinary cozy series, I definitely recommend you check this one out.
In the Meantime
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Are you ready for a thrilling adventure in the post-apocalyptic world? Try Cozy Apocalypse Books ...
apocalypse cozy mystery
Some Like it Haute
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Her career is on ice. An arsonist turns up the heat. Can she snuff out the danger? After agreeing...