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mrood00's review
4.0
I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed it. We got to know everyone in town a little better and it was nice to see how Mae was settling in. I liked this one more than the first book because I found Mae less annoying. In the first book I felt like she was a little stuck up and prissy so it was nice to see she wasn’t that way in this one.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Deserts, Driving and Derelicts by Tonya Kappes is the second A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery. Mae West has settled into her new life living in her RV in the Happy Trails Campground in Normal, Kentucky. Business is booming at the campground and tourists are enjoying the shops in town. The article on Happy Trails in National Parks of America Magazine was a real boon. Mae is surprised when an old friend appears one day. Bobby Ray Bond was in the same foster home as Mae and he gave her the money to move to New York and enroll in flight attendant school. It seems it Mae’s turn to help Bobby Ray. Mae is assisting Betts Hager with her cleaning business and must clean persnickety Tammy Jo Bentley’s home. The next day she stops by for a check and finds Camille Braun, Tammy Jo’s dog nanny, with a knife sticking out of her chest. Mae is once again in the middle of a murder investigation plus the reluctant dog sitter to Tammy Jo’s high maintenance pooch. One thing you can count on in Normal, Kentucky—life is never normal. Join in on the fun in Deserts, Driving and Derelicts.
Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is an amusing cozy mystery. The series contains fun, quirky characters that are not over-the-top (thank heavens). They live in the charming small Southern town of Norma, Kentucky. I love the descriptions of the town. It is a welcoming place with quaint shops (I want to live in Normal). The author has a conversational writing style that draws the reader in and holds their attention. The story has a steady pace and I quickly finished the book. The mystery was interesting with several suspects. There is a twist that some readers may not expect at the end (depends upon your sleuthing skills). I am curious to see what happens with Bobby Ray. He doesn’t appear to be ready to move on (I wish Mae good luck at getting him out of the RV he is residing in). My rating for Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is 4 out of 5 stars. I would have preferred a more complicated mystery and I felt the story was a little short (154 pages). I like how Mae fixed up her RV. For very little money, she really updated the place and made it homey (it sounds so cute). Deserts, Driving and Derelicts can be read alone. It was clever how the author handled the synopsis of the first book in the series. Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is the perfect book to read while sitting beside the pool on a lazy summer day. Be prepared for people to stare at you, though, when you start chuckling out loud.
Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is an amusing cozy mystery. The series contains fun, quirky characters that are not over-the-top (thank heavens). They live in the charming small Southern town of Norma, Kentucky. I love the descriptions of the town. It is a welcoming place with quaint shops (I want to live in Normal). The author has a conversational writing style that draws the reader in and holds their attention. The story has a steady pace and I quickly finished the book. The mystery was interesting with several suspects. There is a twist that some readers may not expect at the end (depends upon your sleuthing skills). I am curious to see what happens with Bobby Ray. He doesn’t appear to be ready to move on (I wish Mae good luck at getting him out of the RV he is residing in). My rating for Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is 4 out of 5 stars. I would have preferred a more complicated mystery and I felt the story was a little short (154 pages). I like how Mae fixed up her RV. For very little money, she really updated the place and made it homey (it sounds so cute). Deserts, Driving and Derelicts can be read alone. It was clever how the author handled the synopsis of the first book in the series. Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is the perfect book to read while sitting beside the pool on a lazy summer day. Be prepared for people to stare at you, though, when you start chuckling out loud.
ljpatton's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rachaellaurenpotts's review against another edition
4.0
These really are cozy little mysteries! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! Poor Mae and all the dead people she finds though!
readwkatie's review against another edition
3.0
Back at it with Mae - she’s finally getting into the swing of RV life and owning a camp ground. We follow her as she helps her friend Tammy Jo, who asked Mae to uncover who stabbed her nanny, Camille.
I am a suck for a cozy mystery. This is the perfect palate cleanser in between books and an easy listen that helps the time pass. Looking forward to the third book of the series!
I am a suck for a cozy mystery. This is the perfect palate cleanser in between books and an easy listen that helps the time pass. Looking forward to the third book of the series!
kierarenee's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
I did enjoy this story a lot. It was easy to listen but for whatever reason the plot just didn't hold my attention as well as the others of that I listened to. But I enjoy Tonyas stories and I absolutely LOVE the whole camper theme, plus this one ended with a tiny tiny cliffhanger. So I'm excited to find out what else Maay-BELLE-Leeen (
mbbb72's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
reeniesreads's review against another edition
4.0
What an absolute comfort series!
If you are looking for easy listening, no stakes or stress - and a bit of fun - this is the one!
The southern charm + chaos is the best combination.
If you are looking for easy listening, no stakes or stress - and a bit of fun - this is the one!
The southern charm + chaos is the best combination.