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randikaye's review
Rhapsody in Red had such a unique style to it that I almost don't know how to describe it. It was quite slow... which I don't typically care for in a mystery at all... and yet for this character, it just seemed to fit perfectly. And for the story, it worked. It was quite different and had a bit of an unusual humor to it, and I couldn't help but enjoy it!
Press and Mara made for an interesting duo as they tried to figure out whodunnit and clear their names... it's always interesting to see amateur sleuths in the first book of a series, I think... and they certainly are that! The mystery was well written with a good amount of suspicion thrown here and there to keep you guessing through to the end. Overall, I found this to be a unique read and one that fans off clean mysteries are sure to enjoy!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
Press and Mara made for an interesting duo as they tried to figure out whodunnit and clear their names... it's always interesting to see amateur sleuths in the first book of a series, I think... and they certainly are that! The mystery was well written with a good amount of suspicion thrown here and there to keep you guessing through to the end. Overall, I found this to be a unique read and one that fans off clean mysteries are sure to enjoy!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
sassybookishmama's review
3.0
This was a very entertaining and intriguing story. You can tell the author is very knowledgeable in literature and music as there are various references throughout the story. There is also a strong Christian message in the story. It definitely kept me guessing. If you enjoy suspenseful mysteries then this is the book for you!
I received a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I received a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
longtimereader's review
5.0
Here is a well done story! It's got music and literature. Faith, and flawed, realistic, characters. It's got one of my favorite things, a good who-done-it. Suspense wasn't left out and the pages go by very quickly. It pulls into many more current issues. Such as, on "Christian campus" by classification, why would they ban the cross? (Ah, but there are places that have also banned the ten commandments that are Christian. That isn't in this book, but did bring home some good points!) Why would an organization called Christian hire what would be typically deemed an "occult" believer to work for them? In today's world there is more and more of this, and this author bravely put it forward in this book. Christian; Professor Barkley, is paired up with a Wiccan, Mara. She's just been hired on at the collage. These two were an unlikely odd couple to solve this murder with opposing beliefs and backgrounds. However, they work together as a team to solve this crime and thus opening the "door" for plenty of discussion and introspection.
I was thrilled that the prayers and situations felt so realistic. They aren't fluffed or pulled into something that real life often isn't, instead it is fast paced and gritty, yet clean. I simply loved all the song references! It was so much fun to see if knew them all. Then if that wasn't enough excitement, the other quotes from many famous books and literature were a second great game for me.
I can't give this unique book less than five stars. I will be reading more of this author's books. This one simply fascinated me, and would be outstanding as a TV series.
My digital copy came from Celebrate Lit. A positive review is never required. My reviews talk about what I think or felt about a book.
I was thrilled that the prayers and situations felt so realistic. They aren't fluffed or pulled into something that real life often isn't, instead it is fast paced and gritty, yet clean. I simply loved all the song references! It was so much fun to see if knew them all. Then if that wasn't enough excitement, the other quotes from many famous books and literature were a second great game for me.
I can't give this unique book less than five stars. I will be reading more of this author's books. This one simply fascinated me, and would be outstanding as a TV series.
My digital copy came from Celebrate Lit. A positive review is never required. My reviews talk about what I think or felt about a book.
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