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duchessofreadin's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute little cozy mystery. When Violet is thrust into a role that her aunt has filled for a long time, she is unsure how to start. But the first letter sets her off on an adventure that she could not have not foreseen, and the hunt for a murderer as well.
Easy read, and highly enjoyable!
Easy read, and highly enjoyable!
jorkal22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
_balexis's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
kseaward's review against another edition
4.0
Violet takes over her aunt’s advice column and soon uncovers mystery involving a reader who had asked for advice. She must uncover what truly happened to the reader before her own life is at stake.
amr2024's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
chelseakasten's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
I think we are supposed to like the main character, Violet, and view her as a modern feminist. In reality she is insufferable, self-important, and has something rude to say about everyone. She may be a femcel origin story.
I almost DNFed this book about a third in because I couldn’t stand Violet and nothing was happening, but I had nothing else to read. It did start to pick up the pace and get interesting enough (hence 1.5 stars) but the ending was so horrible that it undid most of my goodwill towards it. There were so many places it could have gone but where it chose to go invoked the mother of all eye rolls.
I almost DNFed this book about a third in because I couldn’t stand Violet and nothing was happening, but I had nothing else to read. It did start to pick up the pace and get interesting enough (hence 1.5 stars) but the ending was so horrible that it undid most of my goodwill towards it. There were so many places it could have gone but where it chose to go invoked the mother of all eye rolls.