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yodamom's review
4.0
Sarah Booth was raised in the South as a Daddy's Girl. She was to be a wife, a society player, a pretty arm piece for her husband. You don't always end out on the same path you start on, and Sarah Booth's life took a sharp left turn. Her parents died early, her finances cut short she is reduced to poverty and the possible loss of her family estate if she can't find some major cash soon. Her ghostly advisor comes up with an idea to dognap one of her old rich acquaintances little dog Chablis. This devious act starts Sarah Booth on a road that will make her or kill her, at the least it will stir up a lot of trouble for this small town.
What did I like a out this story-
1) Sarah Booth, a Daddy's Girl who thinks, she manipulates, she considers her options, and this girl is willing to kick a bad guy when he's down and do it again because she wants to make sure he's down ! (about dang time a character did that)
2) Chablis- a vicious ball or fur that maybe weighs two pounds but the heart of a Lion.
3) The dim witted Southern Belles, who weren't as dim witted as they pretended to be.
4) Jitty- the ghost with the most fun. She has the best lines and knows how to whip her words into action.
5) the mystery, well thought out, interesting, I did not see it coming
What I didn't like
1) Womb
2) womb
3) womb
4) womb
omg my womb tingled, my womb twinges, my womb wanted something..... just not working for me. Enough wight he "womb" What is up with this authors obsession with this term ?
That was my only issue, I can't wait to get book 2.
What did I like a out this story-
1) Sarah Booth, a Daddy's Girl who thinks, she manipulates, she considers her options, and this girl is willing to kick a bad guy when he's down and do it again because she wants to make sure he's down ! (about dang time a character did that)
2) Chablis- a vicious ball or fur that maybe weighs two pounds but the heart of a Lion.
3) The dim witted Southern Belles, who weren't as dim witted as they pretended to be.
4) Jitty- the ghost with the most fun. She has the best lines and knows how to whip her words into action.
5) the mystery, well thought out, interesting, I did not see it coming
What I didn't like
1) Womb
2) womb
3) womb
4) womb
omg my womb tingled, my womb twinges, my womb wanted something..... just not working for me. Enough wight he "womb" What is up with this authors obsession with this term ?
That was my only issue, I can't wait to get book 2.
klippy's review
5.0
I am trying to figure out why I waited so long to start this series! It is really good - a plus is a love anything written that takes place in the South!
book_concierge's review
3.0
This Mississippi Delta mystery is cute and charming. I'll read more of this series.
gamz's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
omegabeth's review
3.0
Not bad!
I was not impressed by the hissed warnings of trouble for digging up the past that dogged the first half of the book, but it was a fun read, and I like the atypical romance arc. Will read more!
I was not impressed by the hissed warnings of trouble for digging up the past that dogged the first half of the book, but it was a fun read, and I like the atypical romance arc. Will read more!
shavawnellsbury's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
blogginboutbooks's review
4.0
THEM BONES is a little saucier than the cozies I'm used to reading, but it's also super fun and entertaining. Sara Booth Delaney is an interesting heroine. She's likable even though she's not the nicest or most moral woman in the world. Her willingness to use people for their money is a definite point against her. Still, I enjoyed her as a character and narrator. Her fellow Zinnians are colorful, although most of them aren't overly likable either. Many of them are immoral if not totally greedy/corrupt/evil. I get that people have to have their secrets in order for there to be a story, but I would have liked more genuinely good characters in THEM BONES. As far as plot goes, this novel moves at a fair clip. It definitely kept me turning pages. Although I probably should have seen the Big Reveal coming, I didn't, so that was a nice surprise. An engaging plot, plus assured prose and a dynamic, atmospheric setting all added to my enjoyment of this book. I do prefer my cozies to be cleaner than this one, but overall, I quite enjoyed this series opener. I'll definitely be reading the next book.
mitabird's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5