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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
A perfectly fine cozy mystery. I like Buckley well enough that even when I find some of her books slightly disappointing, I'll still give others a shake. I like the setting and the Hungarian cultural bits are interesting (although maybe a little heavy handed). The resolution of the mystery was fitting, although I could've done with at least one red herring. I thought that the romantic angle was a little too insta-love and didn't have enough behind it and I found the minor subplot about our heroine's brother's very introverted girlfriend pretty odd. Will still probably read the next one.
More of a 3.5, but I upped it to 4 because it kept my attention throughout. The tea house was a nice setting. I know very little about Hungarian culture, so I'm not sure how accurately it was portrayed, but I enjoyed it, and found the folklore interesting. The characters were okay; no one was boring or annoying. I did find it a bit weird that Hana's brother's girlfriend is just said to be shy, when it seems far more likely that she has social anxiety. I also hope there's a bit more character development in the next book for Hana.
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this new cozy ... unsurprisingly written by one of my favorite cozy mystery authors, Julia Buckley. It’s sweet, funny, sincere and authentic, and, of course, cozy. I love the Hungarian focus and can’t wait until more is written in the series.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A fabulous first in series! A well planned mystery with a unique flair! Great recipes at the end!
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another book/series by Julia Buckley, another smash hit. Julia has a way with her story telling that just seems to captivate you. I hang on every word and I have to make time, because I know I will binge all the books.
The setting and cast of characters were fantastic. The storyline was incredible. I adore folklore and appreciate superstitions. I enjoyed learning a tad about the Hungarian culture as well. And, as always, Murder!
I’m so excited to jump in to the next book in the series.
I had both a digital and audio copy of this book. I enjoyed the narration with the accents. It added something extra to the tale.
The setting and cast of characters were fantastic. The storyline was incredible. I adore folklore and appreciate superstitions. I enjoyed learning a tad about the Hungarian culture as well. And, as always, Murder!
I’m so excited to jump in to the next book in the series.
I had both a digital and audio copy of this book. I enjoyed the narration with the accents. It added something extra to the tale.
Such a cute cozy. Julia Buckley is a new author to me. Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks to the publisher, via Netgalley, for an advance e-galley for honest review.
3.5 stars, rounded. I liked this one and think the series has a good deal of potential. The level of involvement that the detective allowed Hana strained credulity, but the inclusion of Hungarian culture and the folklore element set this one apart.
3.5 stars, rounded. I liked this one and think the series has a good deal of potential. The level of involvement that the detective allowed Hana strained credulity, but the inclusion of Hungarian culture and the folklore element set this one apart.