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readwithmekt's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fi has never fully known where she fits in. She thought she thought she fit with Robyn, her best friend and his friends but that now doesn't seem to be the case. Since Robyn made his debut as Mae B. The drag community seems to be under attack in Dublin, at least that's what Fi thinks after finding Eve murdered. Fi is left between knowing what she believes to be true and not losing the people that she thinks of as family. What will she do when she is the only one seeing murder and everyone else thinks it's an accident?
I knew I was going to love this book and I'm so glad my thoughts were right! I could not put it down. From the intro to the last page I couldn't get enough! I really wanted to read this book in March because it is set in Dublin and I thought it would be perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Fi, the FMC, was incredible! She stuck to her guns even when it meant she could lose everything that she held most dear. She was unwilling/unable to go with the story that was being fed to her because she didn't agree with it. She progressed and grew throughout and I adored how strongly she loved the people she felt were hers.
I cannot state enough how much I loved that the setting of this book is primarily at a drag club. I have read many mystery books and none of them have had this setting and I wish more did. Every character that was introduced through the club was amazing. The sense of family and community that was communicated through the club was incredibly heartwarming and could be felt.
This was a medium to fast pace book. I didn't feel that there were any parts that dragged. I was kept guessing right until everything was revealed, this is not something that always happens but I sure do love it when it does. The chapters varied in length and I found myself always thinking just one more chapter. If you love mysteries and drag shows you should definitely check this book out!
Have you read Death in Heels? What did you think?
Fi has never fully known where she fits in. She thought she thought she fit with Robyn, her best friend and his friends but that now doesn't seem to be the case. Since Robyn made his debut as Mae B. The drag community seems to be under attack in Dublin, at least that's what Fi thinks after finding Eve murdered. Fi is left between knowing what she believes to be true and not losing the people that she thinks of as family. What will she do when she is the only one seeing murder and everyone else thinks it's an accident?
I knew I was going to love this book and I'm so glad my thoughts were right! I could not put it down. From the intro to the last page I couldn't get enough! I really wanted to read this book in March because it is set in Dublin and I thought it would be perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Fi, the FMC, was incredible! She stuck to her guns even when it meant she could lose everything that she held most dear. She was unwilling/unable to go with the story that was being fed to her because she didn't agree with it. She progressed and grew throughout and I adored how strongly she loved the people she felt were hers.
I cannot state enough how much I loved that the setting of this book is primarily at a drag club. I have read many mystery books and none of them have had this setting and I wish more did. Every character that was introduced through the club was amazing. The sense of family and community that was communicated through the club was incredibly heartwarming and could be felt.
This was a medium to fast pace book. I didn't feel that there were any parts that dragged. I was kept guessing right until everything was revealed, this is not something that always happens but I sure do love it when it does. The chapters varied in length and I found myself always thinking just one more chapter. If you love mysteries and drag shows you should definitely check this book out!
Have you read Death in Heels? What did you think?
betris's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
schlawiner's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
flicw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
witchyreadingmom's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
t_higgsreviews's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
1.0
1 Star
CAWPILE = 1.21
It's a no from me because it resorts tostraight saviourism
CAWPILE = 1.21
It's a no from me because it resorts to
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Transphobia
adrzeck's review against another edition
3.0
A murder mystery set in Dublin with theoretical romance.
Lots of obstacles get in Fi's way, including herself. She loses everyone as she investigates repeated attacks focused on the queens from a local club. It was fine.
Lots of obstacles get in Fi's way, including herself. She loses everyone as she investigates repeated attacks focused on the queens from a local club. It was fine.
mariasmusings's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I been looking to increase by reading of Irish female authors – and a friend recommended the ‘Dublin Drag Mystery’ series by Kitty Murphy. Being in a reading slump, I thought that the book might be just what I needed and so I decided to give the first book a go over Christmas.
Dark, twisty and wickedly funny the books are set in a fictional version of the Dublin drag scene and are a delight to read from start to finish.
In ‘Death in Heels’, Our protagonist is Fi McKinnery, who is best friends with Robyn (aka May B, Dublin newest Drag Queen) and member of the fabulous TRASH family, when one of the family is murdered. Now, the garda are convinced that the murder is simply a case of a random, unfortunate mugging but Fi is not so sure and decides to start her own investigation and very quickly, the situation escalates and it soon becomes evident that someone is targeting the local Drag Queens.
For a series to reach the top of my ‘To Be Read’ list – in fact for me to completely ignore my list in order to complete the series within three days, just shows how much I loved this series. It’s camp, soapy, funny, dark, twisty and all is the very best way. I laughed out loud, even cried for some of the characters (seriously, Del needs a positive storyline in book 4!).
Do yourself a favour in 2024 and pick up one of the Dublin Drag Mystery series by Kitty Murphy – it will be well-worth your time.
#bookreview #bookblogger #DublinDragMurderSeries
I been looking to increase by reading of Irish female authors – and a friend recommended the ‘Dublin Drag Mystery’ series by Kitty Murphy. Being in a reading slump, I thought that the book might be just what I needed and so I decided to give the first book a go over Christmas.
Dark, twisty and wickedly funny the books are set in a fictional version of the Dublin drag scene and are a delight to read from start to finish.
In ‘Death in Heels’, Our protagonist is Fi McKinnery, who is best friends with Robyn (aka May B, Dublin newest Drag Queen) and member of the fabulous TRASH family, when one of the family is murdered. Now, the garda are convinced that the murder is simply a case of a random, unfortunate mugging but Fi is not so sure and decides to start her own investigation and very quickly, the situation escalates and it soon becomes evident that someone is targeting the local Drag Queens.
For a series to reach the top of my ‘To Be Read’ list – in fact for me to completely ignore my list in order to complete the series within three days, just shows how much I loved this series. It’s camp, soapy, funny, dark, twisty and all is the very best way. I laughed out loud, even cried for some of the characters (seriously, Del needs a positive storyline in book 4!).
Do yourself a favour in 2024 and pick up one of the Dublin Drag Mystery series by Kitty Murphy – it will be well-worth your time.
#bookreview #bookblogger #DublinDragMurderSeries
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Body shaming, Drug use, Homophobia, Death, and Alcohol
stitchydavid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mya_kershaw_dann's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5