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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a cute, cozy mystery that I enjoyed reading! There were a handful of great things about the book (especially towards the latter half), but also a few elements that kept it from being a higher rating for me.
The first 50% or so of the book was a bit slow and more difficult to get invested in, which made me itch less to pick it up and take a bit longer to read than I normally would. At times I found the writing to be juvenile in tone - and while I know that "cozier" mysteries are meant to feel more lighthearted and less intense, the writing style didn't click with me as much as other books with the same vibe. Though there are some plot threads and twists that required the audience to suspend their disbelief, I didn't feel like that detracted from the story, and it matched the more quirky tone of the book.
The second half of the book definitely picked up the pace and had me more hooked. Where this story really shines is in its unique cast of zany and loveable characters, that found family in one another. I quite enjoyed some of the surprisingly heartwarming reveals and even found myself getting a bit emotional alongside our protagonists.
All in all, I did enjoy this story and definitely recommend to those that love lighthearted cozy British mysteries with a focus on heartwarming characters. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher & author for providing this ebook in exchange for an honest review!
The first 50% or so of the book was a bit slow and more difficult to get invested in, which made me itch less to pick it up and take a bit longer to read than I normally would. At times I found the writing to be juvenile in tone - and while I know that "cozier" mysteries are meant to feel more lighthearted and less intense, the writing style didn't click with me as much as other books with the same vibe. Though there are some plot threads and twists that required the audience to suspend their disbelief, I didn't feel like that detracted from the story, and it matched the more quirky tone of the book.
The second half of the book definitely picked up the pace and had me more hooked. Where this story really shines is in its unique cast of zany and loveable characters, that found family in one another. I quite enjoyed some of the surprisingly heartwarming reveals and even found myself getting a bit emotional alongside our protagonists.
All in all, I did enjoy this story and definitely recommend to those that love lighthearted cozy British mysteries with a focus on heartwarming characters. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher & author for providing this ebook in exchange for an honest review!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Cute, although the characters were all slightly annoying.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No