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bagejew's review against another edition
5.0
Investigation with a Twist of Humor
Callahan Garrity retired from the police department and opened a home cleaning business. Little did she know that running her own business would draw her back into the world of private investigation. Every Crooked Nanny is a page-turning mystery with hints of wit and sarcasm. If you are a fan of mysteries or are simply looking for an entertaining read, I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and only wish I had discovered them sooner.
Callahan Garrity retired from the police department and opened a home cleaning business. Little did she know that running her own business would draw her back into the world of private investigation. Every Crooked Nanny is a page-turning mystery with hints of wit and sarcasm. If you are a fan of mysteries or are simply looking for an entertaining read, I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and only wish I had discovered them sooner.
arian_dragonelf's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Cancer and Body shaming
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
From the book jacket: Earthy, outspoken Callahan Garrity has witnessed many dirty deeds in her time, first in her ten years as a cop and now as the reluctant owner of House Mouse, a cleaning service that tidies up after Atlanta’s elite. Callahan’s old and new lives collide when her client (and old sorority sister) Lilah Rose Beemish hires her to locate the family’s nanny, Kristee Ewbanks. Kristee has absconded with jewelry, furs, and secret files on a shady business deal her husband, Bo, is concocting. Callahan soon find Kristee is not the devout, naïve Mormon she’s pretended to be. Then she finds Kirstee’s corpse.
My reactions
This is a good start to a mystery series. Callahan is a strong central character; her previous experience as a cop and private detective serves her well in this outing. That experience also makes this more than the typical cozy. Yes, we still have a cast of colorful characters in her house-cleaning crew, and her mother, Edna, who is also her business partner and with whom she lives, provides a nice counter balance. I wasn’t quite sure why she persisted in investigating after her client basically told her she was done, and some of the relationships stretched credulity (especially the sudden appearance of a rich in-law for the chief suspect). Still, it was fast paced, entertaining and kept me turning pages. I read it in two days. I’d definitely be up for trying another in the series.
My reactions
This is a good start to a mystery series. Callahan is a strong central character; her previous experience as a cop and private detective serves her well in this outing. That experience also makes this more than the typical cozy. Yes, we still have a cast of colorful characters in her house-cleaning crew, and her mother, Edna, who is also her business partner and with whom she lives, provides a nice counter balance. I wasn’t quite sure why she persisted in investigating after her client basically told her she was done, and some of the relationships stretched credulity (especially the sudden appearance of a rich in-law for the chief suspect). Still, it was fast paced, entertaining and kept me turning pages. I read it in two days. I’d definitely be up for trying another in the series.
badseedgirl's review
3.0
I'm still on the search for a new "cozy" mystery series to sink my teeth into, but in the mean time, this is a good "Light and Fluffy" summer read for me. Although I liked this story well enough, I can't say the characters made all that much of an impression on me. Although I think a maid/private detective makes a perverse kind of sense. Maids see everything.
This is the second "fur vault" I have encountered this month. Read my review of [b:B is for Burglar|64865|B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone, #2)|Sue Grafton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789165l/64865._SY75_.jpg|1963457][b:B is for Burglar|64865|B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone, #2)|Sue Grafton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789165l/64865._SY75_.jpg|1963457] to see what that means!
I'm having some ambivalent feelings about this story line. the plot seemed unnecessarily convoluted with several red herrings thrown in for good measure. When the killer was revealed it seemed very random, that was a bit of a turn off for me. I might read another book in this series, but I don't think I will be in any hurry. I really wish I could give this thing 2.5 stars. It's better than "ok" but I'm not really sure I'm ready to commit to as strong a word as "like."
This is the second "fur vault" I have encountered this month. Read my review of [b:B is for Burglar|64865|B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone, #2)|Sue Grafton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789165l/64865._SY75_.jpg|1963457][b:B is for Burglar|64865|B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone, #2)|Sue Grafton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789165l/64865._SY75_.jpg|1963457] to see what that means!
I'm having some ambivalent feelings about this story line. the plot seemed unnecessarily convoluted with several red herrings thrown in for good measure. When the killer was revealed it seemed very random, that was a bit of a turn off for me. I might read another book in this series, but I don't think I will be in any hurry. I really wish I could give this thing 2.5 stars. It's better than "ok" but I'm not really sure I'm ready to commit to as strong a word as "like."
readyfortuesday's review
Was very much getting into it when, in quick succession, the MC sat "Indian-style" and complained about being spoken to "like a field hand". NOPE.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
stacy837's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Cancer, and Classism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, Grief, Cursing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
sasoif's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I didn't really enjoy this Mary Kay Andrews book. It had a lot of characters introduced in a short period of time. The real estate/construction/zoning aspect was confusing to me b/c I know nothing about it. So some terms, that probably would have helped me understand better, I just didn't know. I found Callaghan annoying and the racism was offensive. It all just fell flat.
mschrock8's review against another edition
3.0
Cute characters. Filling in another series.
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length 10 hr
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length 10 hr
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
Every Crooked Nanny (Callahan Garrity Series #1) was a real treat – full of southern humor, sass and wit! Loving the new series mixed with a little mystery, detective work, cleaning business --- funny southern women from Atlanta (so right on). I lived in Atlanta most of my life until a few years ago, in Buckhead, Midtown, Peachtree Hills and off Paces Ferry in Vinings, so loved hearing all these mentions - Highlands and Little Five Points (always my favorite)!!! I was also a publisher for commercial real estate and former director of the North Fulton Chamber in Alpharetta, so enjoyed the real estate development tie in. I recommend buying the audio as (narrator had the southern draw down)…..as laughed the entire day while I was working online building a website and finished it in one day.
If you liked Janet Evanovich's Jersey Stephanie Plum and Lula - you will love this series (instead of Jersey accent you get sweet southern)with the same spunk and humor! Out to get their man!
Also loved the e-book “Killer Fudge” a short story prelude ----- Atlanta private investigator/cleaning business owner Callahan Garrity once again proves her ability to clean up a sticky mess. When the grandson of faithful House Mouse employee Ruby is charged with murdering an an elderly antique dealer, Callahan is called on to investigate. What she discovers is a recipe for homicide. Looking forward to the series!
If you liked Janet Evanovich's Jersey Stephanie Plum and Lula - you will love this series (instead of Jersey accent you get sweet southern)with the same spunk and humor! Out to get their man!
Also loved the e-book “Killer Fudge” a short story prelude ----- Atlanta private investigator/cleaning business owner Callahan Garrity once again proves her ability to clean up a sticky mess. When the grandson of faithful House Mouse employee Ruby is charged with murdering an an elderly antique dealer, Callahan is called on to investigate. What she discovers is a recipe for homicide. Looking forward to the series!