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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series. It's just so well written, the main character feels real and human, and the murders are interesting. It's so hard for me to find female main characters that don't get on my last nerve so maybe that's why I like it so much haha
(His emotional range seemed to go from nervously depressed to shyly miserable.)
MOOD
(Justin had materialized from somewhere and was standing in a corner, trying to look like part of the scenery.)
Guys, I think I'm Justin 😂 we need more of him, he's a great character!
I didn't grab the quote from the book but when they were looking up (Redacted) online, his profile listed that he's a brony...
I don't know what's worse, hearing the term brony in a cozy mystery or the fact that this man proudly admits to being one... 😶
I knew where the plot was going and who would be accused, it was kinda obvious, but I had no idea who was guilty. Rita is annoying as shit and she perfectly represents the rabid fans of today, though she's like twice the age of the normal rabid fans lol Except those old lady fans from Korea, I can't remember what they're called.
It was a really great book, I enjoyed it c:
(His emotional range seemed to go from nervously depressed to shyly miserable.)
MOOD
(Justin had materialized from somewhere and was standing in a corner, trying to look like part of the scenery.)
Guys, I think I'm Justin 😂 we need more of him, he's a great character!
I didn't grab the quote from the book but when they were looking up (Redacted) online, his profile listed that he's a brony...
I don't know what's worse, hearing the term brony in a cozy mystery or the fact that this man proudly admits to being one... 😶
I knew where the plot was going and who would be accused, it was kinda obvious, but I had no idea who was guilty. Rita is annoying as shit and she perfectly represents the rabid fans of today, though she's like twice the age of the normal rabid fans lol Except those old lady fans from Korea, I can't remember what they're called.
It was a really great book, I enjoyed it c:
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Life is somewhat settling down for cafe and bookstore owner Krissy Hancock - that is, until her famous murder-mystery-writing father decides to come to town for a visit. Of course, things can never go well in Krissy's world, and a whirlwind evening ends with her father becoming the #1 murder suspect in the vanilla-scented untimely death of his very own agent - who, hours before, found himself unceremoniously fired for being a creeper and all around disliked person. With the town divided over her father's innocence and suspicions being thrown left and right, Krissy may need to cross paths with her ex-flings and enemies if she hopes to clear her father's name and stop a killer before they write their deadly sequel?
This was one of the better installments in this series so far. I was wondering if Krissy's father was going to make an introduction into this series and was a little bit surprised he appeared so soon in what is now a 15-book series. I just know Krissy is going to mess up her current relationship and I'm a little mad about it because Will seems like a great fit for her, but I have a sinking feeling Paul will continue to meddle in her affairs, and they'll get together at some point. I am also ready to personally fist fight Rita - she is so outlandishly nosy and I would have had a smackdown over her over half of the things she did in this book. Overall, another nice addition to this universe and I just know Krissy will get herself into so much trouble in the next one.
This was one of the better installments in this series so far. I was wondering if Krissy's father was going to make an introduction into this series and was a little bit surprised he appeared so soon in what is now a 15-book series. I just know Krissy is going to mess up her current relationship and I'm a little mad about it because Will seems like a great fit for her, but I have a sinking feeling Paul will continue to meddle in her affairs, and they'll get together at some point. I am also ready to personally fist fight Rita - she is so outlandishly nosy and I would have had a smackdown over her over half of the things she did in this book. Overall, another nice addition to this universe and I just know Krissy will get herself into so much trouble in the next one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Death By Vanilla Latte is the 4th book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series following the adventures of Krissy Hancock, the quirky and inquisitive owner of a small town bookstore café, as she finds herself again and again tangled up in puzzling murder investigations.
In this installment of the series, Krissy’s father, famed mystery writer James Hancock, comes to town for a surprise visit/book launch, bringing along his ill-mannered literary agent Rick Wiseman and his agent’s assistant, sending all the local writers with unpublished manuscripts into a frenzy. When Wiseman is found dead and it looks like Hancock is the main suspect, Krissy becomes determined to prove her father’s innocence by finding the real killer, much to the aggravation of local law enforcement.
Death By Vanilla is the first book in this series that I’ve read, but the author does a great job of catching you up in such a way that it almost feels like a friend bringing you up to date on what’s been going down why you’ve been a way – there’s a warm familiar tone to this book that’s very inviting. Of course that could have been all the mentions of coffee and books and cuddly pets that made me feel right at home within the pages.
There is death and dead body imagery in the book, pretty much a given since this is a murder mystery, but it’s not explicit – although the way the guy was killed was bit squicky to me. While Krissy has a pretty full plate in the romance department – she’s dating a doctor, has a lingering connection with a local cop, and a stalkerish ex who just won’t take a hint – the romance in this book is extremely sweet – the most contact seen is a sweet little kiss Krissy receives on her forehead.
I ended up really liking Death By Vanilla Latte. I enjoyed how the mystery was presented, giving you enough clues in the course of the investigation to figure out the killer on your own, but also plenty of red herrings to keep things interesting. I thought I had it figured out early on and was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong. I’m actually pretty excited for the next book in the series, Death By Eggnog, which looks like a cute holiday mystery and I also might look into some of the other books in the series as well.
*I received an ARC of this book to review. You can find this review and others like it at BookAndCoffeeAddict.com, along with recommendations for a fantastic cup of coffee.
In this installment of the series, Krissy’s father, famed mystery writer James Hancock, comes to town for a surprise visit/book launch, bringing along his ill-mannered literary agent Rick Wiseman and his agent’s assistant, sending all the local writers with unpublished manuscripts into a frenzy. When Wiseman is found dead and it looks like Hancock is the main suspect, Krissy becomes determined to prove her father’s innocence by finding the real killer, much to the aggravation of local law enforcement.
Death By Vanilla is the first book in this series that I’ve read, but the author does a great job of catching you up in such a way that it almost feels like a friend bringing you up to date on what’s been going down why you’ve been a way – there’s a warm familiar tone to this book that’s very inviting. Of course that could have been all the mentions of coffee and books and cuddly pets that made me feel right at home within the pages.
There is death and dead body imagery in the book, pretty much a given since this is a murder mystery, but it’s not explicit – although the way the guy was killed was bit squicky to me. While Krissy has a pretty full plate in the romance department – she’s dating a doctor, has a lingering connection with a local cop, and a stalkerish ex who just won’t take a hint – the romance in this book is extremely sweet – the most contact seen is a sweet little kiss Krissy receives on her forehead.
I ended up really liking Death By Vanilla Latte. I enjoyed how the mystery was presented, giving you enough clues in the course of the investigation to figure out the killer on your own, but also plenty of red herrings to keep things interesting. I thought I had it figured out early on and was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong. I’m actually pretty excited for the next book in the series, Death By Eggnog, which looks like a cute holiday mystery and I also might look into some of the other books in the series as well.
*I received an ARC of this book to review. You can find this review and others like it at BookAndCoffeeAddict.com, along with recommendations for a fantastic cup of coffee.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
I love coffee and a good cozy mystery, so this series is basically made for me! This book was very well written and the plot was well thought-out. I only give it 4 stars because the main character, although funny, can be a bit frustrating at times.
OMG her dad has come to town... so of course Reida must spend all the time with him.