Reviews

Death in a Budapest Butterfly by Julia Buckley

alicechannington's review against another edition

3.0

I skimmed the book for Hungarian tales. Why have I never heard about Hungarian fairy tales?! In spite of the fact I read everything about Hungarian culture considering my great-great-grandmother came to USA with her parents and her sisters to start a new life in Maryland.

I generally don’t like reading mysteries hence the three stars, but I picked it up from the library when I read that it had Hungarian fairy tales. Now my goal is to find a book about Hungarian Fairy Tales, to add to my other fairy tales collection. Peace out.

catsandbookspluspup's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Lots of food references

maddiewhite's review against another edition

2.0

I really wanted to like this book because all of the Hungarian culture and folklore that it focus on but the romance was just not compelling for me and I feel like they really found no evidence. Like if it's supposed to be a mystery but they barely found anything other than hearsay accounts.

booksnbrooches's review

4.0

I enjoyed this book. This book has all the trappings of a classic cozy (cute animal companions, low stakes mystery, romance, and small business successes). What I enjoyed was the romance thread throughout the story and the hint of paranormal elements. The most unique element of this story was the inclusion of Hungarian mythology and culture. Not enough cozy mysteries hit a niche like this.

I will continue the series!

auntbopp's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

clumsycrane's review

5.0

This is one of the better cozies I’ve read. I really enjoyed the characters, the writing and the pacing.

magis1105's review

emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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? No

2.5

 The idea was very attractive but there was something in the experience as a whole that didn't work for me. I am sure its a me thing and plenty of people will enjoy this cozy mystery. 

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hammychop's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

3.0

sarahthereader's review

4.0

I love cozy mysteries by Julia Buckley and the first in a new series did not disappoint!

bryng's review

5.0

I found this book by grabbing random books off the library shelf. I liked the cover art and it had an interesting unique title. Cozy mysteries tend to have a sameness to them, some sort of shop, dating the cop or having a cantankerous relationship, a close friend or relative a suspect.

But this one is different. Sure it was set in a Tea shop, and (spoiler alert) does end up dating the cop, but that is where things were different. For one thing, the Detective welcomed her help. Found it very helpful in fact and told her she would be good at being a cop. And the largest departure, the part that I really loved, was the immersion in the Hungarian culture. You learn about the folk tales, the art, the food, the feel of the people and how they view themselves, the language which is interspersed throughout the book.
I can't wait to read more of her books and series.