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dark
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
4.0
A cozy mystery with a character who has to confront their eye diagnosis.
It has some pretty funny moments, and the characters are interesting to read. I like the mix of the fashion world and the book world, by way of Mina's old job following her home. The mystery surrounding the bookshop is cool, and I want to know more about it. The murder mystery threw me off from how much they were interfering with the investigation. It really makes the police look incompetent. Not sure if that was what the author intended, but Mina succeeded in undermining them at every turn.
The audiobook Is good. The narrator's accent really puts you into the story's setting, which is a village in the UK.
It has some pretty funny moments, and the characters are interesting to read. I like the mix of the fashion world and the book world, by way of Mina's old job following her home. The mystery surrounding the bookshop is cool, and I want to know more about it. The murder mystery threw me off from how much they were interfering with the investigation. It really makes the police look incompetent. Not sure if that was what the author intended, but Mina succeeded in undermining them at every turn.
The audiobook Is good. The narrator's accent really puts you into the story's setting, which is a village in the UK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Racial slurs, and Grief
Minor: Murder
abicaro17's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was slow to get into but once you pass the 20% mark it starts to ramp up. I will say the mystery part was pretty fun but definitely predictable. I did really enjoy the relationship between Mina and all the boys as well. I think it'll be interesting to see how everything progresses.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Gore, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Grief, Violence, Death, Blood, Body horror, Classism, and Cursing
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