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paronomaniac's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Blood, and Kidnapping
bessadams's review against another edition
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Medical content
stacylaughs's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Kidnapping
renpuspita's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
A Death in Door County is the first book of Monster Hunter Mystery, featuring Morgan Carter, an eclectic bookstore owner and also cryptozoologist in her own right. I admit I want to read this title because of the cover that feature Loch Ness monster or Nessie. I always fascinated with the existence of cryptid. Especially those that wander in the body of water such as river, lake, sea or ocean. There's a possibility that Nessie exist, and this book, Annelise Ryan bring us to the Door County, Wisconsin, when Morgan get request from local chief, Jon Flanders to investigate the murder that happen in Door Country. Jon deduce that cause of murder was of cryptid's attack and he need Morgan's advice. With the help of her adorable-yet-supportive dog, Newt, Morgan begin her investigation only to find that there's more behind the murder and someone might be target her because they don't want to be exposed.
A Death in Door County is more like classic cozy mysteries, but I like that there's a depth to Morgan's character. She have a trust issues and its come to her difficult past that connected to her parent's death. That's why she hesitate when Jon try to pursue her romantically, although Jon itself have some rough past as well. I liked the description of the Door Country, its connection with the shipwrecks and also cryptids because the size of Lake Michigan as one of the Great Lakes. The explanation of cryptids, shipwreck, etc are pretty fascinating to read although some passage felt like just taken from article. Not only Morgan, but the employer of Odd and Ends bookstore are charming as well, from the kind and motherly Rita to the techno-expert Devon. Not only they are employee, but they offer Morgan some help, directly and indirectly.
There's some things unbelievable and outlandish moment, like when Morgan got struck by the strange creature in the middle of the lake, but she manage to swim to the shore while the unlucky victims were not or maybe I'm just being jealous because I can't swim, lel. The culprit is not that easily to guess although I can guess the motive in the 2/3 part of the books. I would love to read more about Morgan, with her interaction with her dog, Newt and if maybe she will decide to be romantically involved with Jon Flanders. Also, I wish Ryan will give a hints for any clue behind Morgan parents death as well.
A Death in Door County is more like classic cozy mysteries, but I like that there's a depth to Morgan's character. She have a trust issues and its come to her difficult past that connected to her parent's death. That's why she hesitate when Jon try to pursue her romantically, although Jon itself have some rough past as well. I liked the description of the Door Country, its connection with the shipwrecks and also cryptids because the size of Lake Michigan as one of the Great Lakes. The explanation of cryptids, shipwreck, etc are pretty fascinating to read although some passage felt like just taken from article. Not only Morgan, but the employer of Odd and Ends bookstore are charming as well, from the kind and motherly Rita to the techno-expert Devon. Not only they are employee, but they offer Morgan some help, directly and indirectly.
There's some things unbelievable and outlandish moment, like when Morgan got struck by the strange creature in the middle of the lake, but she manage to swim to the shore while the unlucky victims were not or maybe I'm just being jealous because I can't swim, lel. The culprit is not that easily to guess although I can guess the motive in the 2/3 part of the books. I would love to read more about Morgan, with her interaction with her dog, Newt and if maybe she will decide to be romantically involved with Jon Flanders. Also, I wish Ryan will give a hints for any clue behind Morgan parents death as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
maddiearthur's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
The dialogue felt awkward, but the fast pacing kept me interested. I was disappointed that the murders weren’t actually at the hands of a lake monster.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death and Trafficking
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