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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
I’m a sucker for cozy mysteries. I’ve never read this author, but I will certainly be tuning in to the sequel of this one.
Love the characters - Sam, Rarity, Drew, and especially, the little Yorkie named Killer!
I look forward to seeing what they all get up to next!
And I was thoroughly impressed with the narrator on the audio. It was one person but with all the voice and accent changes you would think it was a full cast!
Love the characters - Sam, Rarity, Drew, and especially, the little Yorkie named Killer!
I look forward to seeing what they all get up to next!
And I was thoroughly impressed with the narrator on the audio. It was one person but with all the voice and accent changes you would think it was a full cast!
There's potential in this series and I appreciated how the author dealt with a serious topic like cancer survivor.
There's empathy but the characters are real people and I liked how they were developed.
The mystery is solid and the setting interesting.
It was an entertaining read and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
There's empathy but the characters are real people and I liked how they were developed.
The mystery is solid and the setting interesting.
It was an entertaining read and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Decentish cozy mystery. I would have appreciated less love triangle and more plot development.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I had a good time reading this book. It was weirdly paced at times, and a lot of focus on that damn pool for no reason. I was really invested in the mystery until suddenly at the end, everything was revealed in a lazy and not very interesting way. Also, the end seemed way too rushed. I wish the characters would have been fleshed out a little more. I liked Rarity and Sam, but the others could have had more development.
I’ve been venturing into the world of cozy mysteries and this one seemed interesting to me because it features the owner of a bookshop who starts a breast cancer survivor book club in a small town. Endearing premise with a variety of interesting characters. It was alright, but the writing felt kind of bland to me. I agree with many reviewers that the romantic relationships felt forced and the mention of Rarity’s pool far exceeded what was necessary. I’m not sure if it was the writing or the audio narrator but it was hard for me to figure out how old Rarity actually was between the cadence of her voice and the way she phrased her sentences. I wish the author had added more depth to the main character as I didn’t get a strong sense of personality or motivation.
After surviving cancer, Rarity Cole moves to Sedona, Arizona, opening a bookstore and starting a book club for fellow cancer survivors. When a new member, Martha, disappears, Rarity, her best friend Sam, and the other book club members start investigating the case.
I’m not one much for cozy mysteries, as in a way I can find them oppressive when they part too much from reality. But I was drawn to The Tuesday Night Survivors’ Club because of the unusual focus – a group of cancer survivors – especially when I found out the author was writing from experience in this regard.
I really liked all the characters, especially Rarity, Sam, and Drew, but more minor ones are also well-sketched, and they were ones I’d be glad to see more of in future books. The author keeps a good mix of coziness and authenticity going throughout the story, and I enjoyed the way she balanced more serious topics with humor. The mystery was also intriguing.
However, there were aspects about the book that I did not understand or enjoy at times. For example, what prompts the club to get so invested in Martha’s death, considering they’d only met her once? I was also a little dubious of the various romances going on. We don’t get to know Archer, Rarity’s love interest, very well, as he pops up in the story only a few times. Meanwhile, we see the policeman Drew much more often, but though I liked him I did not really buy the romance between him and Sam. Still, what I would like even less is if Drew and Rarity end up together!
I read this book as an audiobook, and I thought the narrator C.S.E. Cooney did a good job with it. She had a good variation in her voices, so that I could tell the plethora of characters apart easily, especially all the women. As (I think at least!) is necessary for a cozy mystery, she read in a soothing manner.
Overall, a nice cozy mystery, workmanlike in its qualities.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I’m not one much for cozy mysteries, as in a way I can find them oppressive when they part too much from reality. But I was drawn to The Tuesday Night Survivors’ Club because of the unusual focus – a group of cancer survivors – especially when I found out the author was writing from experience in this regard.
I really liked all the characters, especially Rarity, Sam, and Drew, but more minor ones are also well-sketched, and they were ones I’d be glad to see more of in future books. The author keeps a good mix of coziness and authenticity going throughout the story, and I enjoyed the way she balanced more serious topics with humor. The mystery was also intriguing.
However, there were aspects about the book that I did not understand or enjoy at times. For example, what prompts the club to get so invested in Martha’s death, considering they’d only met her once? I was also a little dubious of the various romances going on. We don’t get to know Archer, Rarity’s love interest, very well, as he pops up in the story only a few times. Meanwhile, we see the policeman Drew much more often, but though I liked him I did not really buy the romance between him and Sam. Still, what I would like even less is if Drew and Rarity end up together!
I read this book as an audiobook, and I thought the narrator C.S.E. Cooney did a good job with it. She had a good variation in her voices, so that I could tell the plethora of characters apart easily, especially all the women. As (I think at least!) is necessary for a cozy mystery, she read in a soothing manner.
Overall, a nice cozy mystery, workmanlike in its qualities.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No