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norabelle's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
branch_c's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Similar to the first in the series, as expected, with many of the same pluses and minuses of the earlier book. The supernatural aspect is, if anything, even more subtle here, but that’s okay. For me, the standout aspect remains the nicely depicted characters and their cleverly humorous dialogue - there are numerous laugh out loud moments. Then there are additional attempts at humor that didn’t work as well for me, but probably would for other readers.
The plot is pleasantly light for a murder mystery, with plenty of clues dropped for the reader along the way, including likely suspects to consider and discard. The intertwining of the two related mysteries is masterfully done, and there were no obvious giveaways for me until the reveal(s).
The narrative does get ever so slightly meandering at times, possibly a sign of Priest letting the characters’ dialogue go where it takes them, to the point that some of it could have been cut without a loss to the story. The resolution is a bit darker than I’d have preferred, but necessary to reach a satisfying conclusion.
In the end, I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as Grave Reservations, but still enough to round up to four stars.
The plot is pleasantly light for a murder mystery, with plenty of clues dropped for the reader along the way, including likely suspects to consider and discard. The intertwining of the two related mysteries is masterfully done, and there were no obvious giveaways for me until the reveal(s).
The narrative does get ever so slightly meandering at times, possibly a sign of Priest letting the characters’ dialogue go where it takes them, to the point that some of it could have been cut without a loss to the story. The resolution is a bit darker than I’d have preferred, but necessary to reach a satisfying conclusion.
In the end, I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as Grave Reservations, but still enough to round up to four stars.
leeang's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
2.75
tmkutawrites's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
Haven't read the 1st one in a long time but I enjoyed that one and I enjoyed this one, too. Easy, fun, light hearted read that doesn't take itself too seriously. I continue to adore pretty much everything Cherie Priest puts out, and this series and this book is no exception. :)
lioness20's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
atropea's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
holly_keimig's review against another edition
5.0
I can't wait for there to be more of this series. It's funny, interesting, the mystery is engaging, and the characters already seem like old friends. I was so excited when I found this audio book was out and checked it out right away. Leda takes on another case in this one to help find a missing woman. Grady stumbles upon part of a body on a case which ends up connected to the missing woman's husband. Their cases overlap and confuse each other until everything is straightened out by looking up and down and all around. This was a fun read and a well-done audio book. I hope she writes Book #3 fast!
grilledcheetah's review against another edition
2.0
Just not as enjoyable as the first. Not bad, but I won't be continuing in the series (if there is another one).