349 reviews for:

Steeped to Death

Gretchen Rue

3.74 AVERAGE


It look me a little bit to get into the story, some parts are very detailed. A little too every now and again. But after a few chapters the story started grasping me and I absolutely loved it! Wanted to keep reading till the end of the book.
Also really love the recipes in the back! Now I can recreate all the yummy treats mentioned if I want to :)
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Wow! For some reason, I wasn't expecting to give this book 5 stars, but I loved it! The plot and mystery were very well written, and the characters were fun and easy to get invested in. Near the end, I was kept at the edge of my seat, and the reveal of whodunnit was well crafted. I don't know if this author has other books out, yet, but I will definitely read her backlist if she does, and any future books. I loved the witchy parts in this book, as well, and the magic was fun to read about.
lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny hopeful relaxing slow-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

txa1265's review

4.0

This is the first book in the Witches Brew Mystery series, and I am HOOKED. It has everything I look for in a cozy fantasy mystery - tea cafe, bakery, bookshop, magic, murder and found family.

Phoebe has come to Raven Creek after the passing of her aunt left her with a house and combination tea & book shop - and coming off a divorce she was ready for a new start.

Naturally there is small town drama, intrigue, romance and murder. The way the author weaves all of these together was enchanting and endearing - and set me up to dive right into book 2!
funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

rups1982's review

4.25
funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No