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katielovesbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
breadandmushrooms's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
gaysandmurder's review against another edition
3.0
My biggest problem with this book was some of the side plots that weren't interesting and took up space. I can see how some of the characters may be annoying, especially Meg if you have worked of have any interest in working in a kitchen, but I overall enjoyed the book enough to finish and be satisfied.
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I rather have a book with an ending that is a little predictable than a book that pulls a culprit out of its assshakyteach's review against another edition
1.0
I was so excited to start this series. I've had the 1st for several years and thought it would be right up my alley. I love cozy mysteries, especially ones with a cooking/baking theme. However, I did not like it. In the first chapter, there were so many characters introduced that I was already lost. Not to mention, by the first 50 pages, I already didn't like the majority of those characters. My final reason for the 1 star rating is that the language and writing just didn't read like a cozy mystery. I found myself skimming the paragraphs that weren't dialogue just to get to the end. I'm very disappointed and will not be continuing with the series.
bethh609's review against another edition
3.0
A nice cozy mystery, nothing spectacular but fun while it lasted.
krisrid's review against another edition
1.0
I have rarely come across book in which every single character is so singularly obnoxious, stupid, or both!
I normally like the cozy formula of the small town filled with characters and kooks. But usually at least SOME of them are likeable, or, at the very least, people you can feel sorry for. Not here! Even Quill, who is placed in the role of amateur sleuth, and who is the only character I *might* have connected with, lets people push her around and take advantage of her to a ridiculous, and unnecessary degree.
There was a lot of potential in this series, but I can't connect to a story when all I want to do with every single character in the book is smack them across the face. This is a DNF for me, and I absolutely would not recommend it.
I normally like the cozy formula of the small town filled with characters and kooks. But usually at least SOME of them are likeable, or, at the very least, people you can feel sorry for. Not here! Even Quill, who is placed in the role of amateur sleuth, and who is the only character I *might* have connected with, lets people push her around and take advantage of her to a ridiculous, and unnecessary degree.
There was a lot of potential in this series, but I can't connect to a story when all I want to do with every single character in the book is smack them across the face. This is a DNF for me, and I absolutely would not recommend it.
katieisallbooked's review against another edition
3.0
A very light, fun read with a good mystery and a quaint setting. As the first book in this series, it got my attention enough to want to read more. It was a bit tough to keep all of the characters straight because there were so many. The "cast of characters" page in the front of the book helped a bit although it was cumbersome to keep flipping back and forth. A great cozy mystery to kick back and relax with in hand.
jenn_reads's review against another edition
The story seemed fine but the audio book narration was unbearable and I couldn't make it very far