The Christmas Jigsaw Murders was a mystery novel filled with enigma, puzzles, and of course, grumpy women in their eighties. Put those elements together, and you automatically get a book that is hard to put down. The characters and their backstories carried the plot line, for better or worse. The story quickly became less aboutContinue reading “Book Review: The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict”
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Book Review: The Examiner by Janice Hallett
The Examiner was a quick, fun, read filled with questions that I couldn’t wait to have answered. The method of providing information through texts, emails, and media sources that were so obviously biased. I appreciated having a book where the bias of each character and each part of the book were clear. There was noContinue reading “Book Review: The Examiner by Janice Hallett”
Book Review: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
The perfect mixture of fantasy and mystery quickly brought Voyage of the Damned to the top of my list of the best 2024 reads. Fantasy and mystery are two genres that are not typically brought together, but Voyage of the Damned finds just the right balance with a fun use of characters, an interesting varietyContinue reading “Book Review: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White”
Book Review: The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray
As the third book in the Mr Darcy & Miss Tilney series, the world of Jane Austen is once again upturned by the always brilliant Claudia Gray. Mr Darcy and Miss Tilney find themselves once again joining forces, this time, they aren’t solving a murder, they are preventing one. Lady Catherine de Bourgh is knownContinue reading “Book Review: The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray”
Book Review: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
After reading The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentil, it did not surprise me at all that The Mystery Writer was a rollercoaster of a read from start to finish. Every single time I thought I had a handle on what I was reading, something else would happen that left my mind spinning inContinue reading “Book Review: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill”
Book Review: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano
The perfect blend of badass and hot mess, Finlay Donovan is back with another story that is a wild ride from start to finish. The Finlay Donovan series starts strong and just doesn’t stop. With characters that you just can’t help falling in love with and laugh out loud scenarios, Finlay Donovan Rolls the DiceContinue reading “Book Review: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano”
Book Review: You’ve Been Summoned by Lindsey Lamar
You’ve Been Summoned is a delightfully unique take on a typical mystery. Jane Parks finds herself in quite a predicament when she is invited to her twin sister’s party in a historic house despite also being invited on a romantic getaway weekend camping with her boyfriend. Fortunately, the two events take place close enough whereContinue reading “Book Review: You’ve Been Summoned by Lindsey Lamar”
Book Review: A Smoking Bun by Ellie Alexander
A Smoking Bun is the 18th book in the Bakeshop Mystery series and the lovable characters are still going strong. Consistent characters, tense situations, and of course, delicious baked goods make for an easy, quick read. Jules and her family are once again thrown into another mystery as they are getting ready to celebrate theContinue reading “Book Review: A Smoking Bun by Ellie Alexander”
Book Review: Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night by Sophie Hannah
When I was in fifth grade, I wrote a paper on the life of Agatha Christie. Writing that paper sent me down a rabbit hole that consisted of more than 100 books and many different detectives. Of those many detectives, Hercule Poirot was my favorite. The way his mind worked captivated me from the momentContinue reading “Book Review: Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night by Sophie Hannah”
Book Review: West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman
The first word that comes to mind when looking back at West Heart Kill is definitely “unique”. After being hired to spend time investigating the high class hunting club, West Heart, detective Adam McAnnis finds himself thoroughly embroiled in the drama of the current members. The formula of this book is unlike anything I haveContinue reading “Book Review: West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman”
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