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jennhesler's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.25
debrx94's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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? Yes
3.75
mollyjean's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
courtagonist's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
plaidpladd's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
This was marketed as a romcom but there is no romance. I found it kind of boring even before it got real weird for no reason about trans/queer people.
sarahsbookstack's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
This was a quirky cozy mystery with a small town full of interesting characters.
When Mira loses her job and leaves her cheating boyfriend for small town life to help a friend, she becomes a part time librarian and newspaper writer all in a day. Then she meets and starts dating a guy.... Who ends up dead a week later.
Now she's determined to find his killer and starts digging into the townsfolk... With his ex-girlfriend, the Mayor of the town, not very happy with her.
I liked how well and fast Mira fit into this place. I like how people changed their opinions of her and vice versa. I can't wait for more in this series. This is a republished book with a new cover
When Mira loses her job and leaves her cheating boyfriend for small town life to help a friend, she becomes a part time librarian and newspaper writer all in a day. Then she meets and starts dating a guy.... Who ends up dead a week later.
Now she's determined to find his killer and starts digging into the townsfolk... With his ex-girlfriend, the Mayor of the town, not very happy with her.
I liked how well and fast Mira fit into this place. I like how people changed their opinions of her and vice versa. I can't wait for more in this series. This is a republished book with a new cover
naisdayz's review against another edition
May Day was a book I was pretty excited to read — a murder mystery, small town setting and funny/lighthearted narration? Count me in.
I finished a bit over half the book, and the more I progressed, the more I dreaded even opening it. While I really enjoyed the first quarter or so, I couldn’t connect enough to most of the characters (with the only exception being Mira), and especially not to Jeff. Therefore, I didn’t really care about his death, or who caused it, or whatever.
At some points, the book is also quite slow paced and drags a bit. Maybe I’ll give this book another try someday, or read another of the author’s books (since I do quite enjoy the writing style), but I’ll leave this one for now.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I finished a bit over half the book, and the more I progressed, the more I dreaded even opening it. While I really enjoyed the first quarter or so, I couldn’t connect enough to most of the characters (with the only exception being Mira), and especially not to Jeff. Therefore, I didn’t really care about his death, or who caused it, or whatever.
At some points, the book is also quite slow paced and drags a bit. Maybe I’ll give this book another try someday, or read another of the author’s books (since I do quite enjoy the writing style), but I’ll leave this one for now.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
abercrombie1986's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a quick and entertaining listen. While it's billed as a rom com mystery, it is a little short on the romance, but definitely has a mystery to solve.
I think one is better as an audiobook. and I loved Jennifer Jill Araya's energy and narration. She really made the story for me and sounded right for Mira's voice.
With the start of a new series, I never know what to expect and the story was a little uneven at times, but I flew right through it and found I liked Mira and felt for her situation. She had a little spunk and I liked her banter with the other characters. It well represented small town life.
It'll be interesting to see where the series goes.
I think one is better as an audiobook. and I loved Jennifer Jill Araya's energy and narration. She really made the story for me and sounded right for Mira's voice.
With the start of a new series, I never know what to expect and the story was a little uneven at times, but I flew right through it and found I liked Mira and felt for her situation. She had a little spunk and I liked her banter with the other characters. It well represented small town life.
It'll be interesting to see where the series goes.