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mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A recent locked-room mystery is a nice thing to find. The solution to this one is uncomplicated but reasonable.
The cozy-genre accoutrements (quirky sibling antics; multi-book romantic arc) were a bit much for me, though at least they did tie into the main plot.
I was annoyed by one loose end: Why did the killertake some of the victim's personal effects—when leaving them would have strengthened the appearance of suicide—and then dispose of them where they could easily be found ? The latter action was not even followed up on in-story.
The cozy-genre accoutrements (quirky sibling antics; multi-book romantic arc) were a bit much for me, though at least they did tie into the main plot.
I was annoyed by one loose end: Why did the killer
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism and Racial slurs
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