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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
Out of all of the Hannah Swensen books so far, I've 'enjoyed' this one the most.
The previous book in the series, in my opinion, started off with a lot of interest, focusing in on the impact of a competing bakery on Hannah's business, but where it fell down was a lot of focus on the two "suitors" for Hannah's affections, leaving the 'cliffhanger' being
Despite having [b:You Love Me|54847920|You Love Me (You, #3)|Caroline Kepnes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1600863656l/54847920._SY75_.jpg|70524608] checked out from the library, rapidly running out of time to be returned and with a waitlist for days, the sucker that I am ran straight to [b:Peach Cobbler Murder|33438|Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, #7)|Joanne Fluke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390099971l/33438._SY75_.jpg|33515]'s follow up, this installment in the series. I had to know whether my peeve of the series was resolved.
I found it, while not refreshing, but in the same ball park, not having the story interwoven with said pet peeve - focusing more on the new characters introduced to the setting by way of a movie production being filmed in Lake Eden. The unfolding of events is fairly standard, with things moving along as you would expect.
2.5 stars, rounding up to 3.... for now. I may reflect on it and come back and change it, who knows.
The previous book in the series, in my opinion, started off with a lot of interest, focusing in on the impact of a competing bakery on Hannah's business, but where it fell down was a lot of focus on the two "suitors" for Hannah's affections, leaving the 'cliffhanger' being
Spoiler
a marriage proposal from each man.Despite having [b:You Love Me|54847920|You Love Me (You, #3)|Caroline Kepnes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1600863656l/54847920._SY75_.jpg|70524608] checked out from the library, rapidly running out of time to be returned and with a waitlist for days, the sucker that I am ran straight to [b:Peach Cobbler Murder|33438|Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, #7)|Joanne Fluke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390099971l/33438._SY75_.jpg|33515]'s follow up, this installment in the series. I had to know whether my peeve of the series was resolved.
Spoiler
It's not. Facepalm.I found it, while not refreshing, but in the same ball park, not having the story interwoven with said pet peeve - focusing more on the new characters introduced to the setting by way of a movie production being filmed in Lake Eden. The unfolding of events is fairly standard, with things moving along as you would expect.
Spoiler
Although, good grief, the 'dance diet', declaring to 'wheel out handsome men to whirl overweight women away as an alternative to eating', what the hell is this bullshit.2.5 stars, rounding up to 3.... for now. I may reflect on it and come back and change it, who knows.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
Solid Hannah Swenson Cozy. A little clunky in parts but nothing out of the ordinary for the series.
Solid Hannah Swenson Cozy. A little clunky in parts but nothing out of the ordinary for the series.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
lighthearted
mysterious
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The murder didn’t take place until well into the novel. I didn’t enjoy the movie aspect at all. I missed the normal Lake Eden.