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hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
great start to a new series. This one had me guessing all the way through and I never figured it out until the end. Franki and Veronica and fun characters and can't wait to see what happens next.
5011lambs's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
pn_hinton's review against another edition
4.0
Despite the reading time for this being just under three months I really did enjoy this book. I just kept getting distracted with gaming and other books something that I am working on being better at. I started this series a bit in the middle with the Christmas one, Rosolio Red, first and fell in love with the characters there. After that I knew I had to read the first in the series to see where it all started.
I admired Franki for uprooting her whole life and moving to a new city. Sorry that's scary no matter how old you are, even if your best friend is promising you a job and a place to live since you're leaving behind everything that you know. While her reasons for doing it may not have been the best it was still brave. I simply adore Glenda; she cracked me up in the short story so her in a larger dose was just delightful. Now the mystery took a bit to get into not because it was uninteresting but because there were so many lures thrown out with plenty of red herrings. Ultimately though I think that the person who did it was the most believable out of everyone involved and I hope that isn't too much of a spoiler. I am also looking to others in this series as I really do enjoy this author's voice and the world she creates since I have also read one of her submissions to the Danger Cove series. A great start to a delightful cozy series that is full of unforgettable characters.
I admired Franki for uprooting her whole life and moving to a new city. Sorry that's scary no matter how old you are, even if your best friend is promising you a job and a place to live since you're leaving behind everything that you know. While her reasons for doing it may not have been the best it was still brave. I simply adore Glenda; she cracked me up in the short story so her in a larger dose was just delightful. Now the mystery took a bit to get into not because it was uninteresting but because there were so many lures thrown out with plenty of red herrings. Ultimately though I think that the person who did it was the most believable out of everyone involved and I hope that isn't too much of a spoiler. I am also looking to others in this series as I really do enjoy this author's voice and the world she creates since I have also read one of her submissions to the Danger Cove series. A great start to a delightful cozy series that is full of unforgettable characters.
llkendrick's review against another edition
1.0
Ugh, another Stephanie Plum wannabe. I don't even know why I finished the book. Apparently a tv show is being created based on this series and I really hope it's loosely based!
moondance120's review against another edition
3.0
As I surveyed the scene of what looked eerily like the Bates Motel, I was shaking so badly from the cold and fear that I was afraid the gun in my holster would fire on its own.
Francesca "Franki" Amato is a cop with the Austin Police Department. She and her partner are called to an apparent domestic situation that turns out to be her boyfriend involved with a female wrestler in a very compromising situation. Franki has never felt supported by her coworkers and decides to move to New Orleans and work with her friend, Veronica. Veronica is an attorney running Private Chicks, Incorporated. Franki feels that her police training will benefit the private investigation firm. The first client Franki meets is a suspect in his girlfriend's murder. Veronica thinks the police have missed something and takes on the case.
This is a very good start to the series. The characters are well rounded and believably portrayed. Franki's landlord, Glenda is a retire stripper. Her outfits are only overshadowed by her interior design. Franki's apartment is decorated in early brothel which delighted me to no end.
Franki meets a lot of interesting people in Nola including a bank manager that she is immediately attracted to. Her I Love Lucy moments around him are laughable.
Franki's fear of cemeteries and all things Voodoo add to the storyline. Her trips to the Marie Laveau shop are vividly told. I understand that a movie is in the works for this book. I certainly hope this shop is shown in all its glory.
The murder victim has many secrets that take a bit of digging to understand. An old murder becomes a focal part of the current case. There is an interesting twist to the murderer that I wasn't quite expecting.
Franki's nonna is one of my favorite characters. I love that she has declared Franki a zitella"old maid" at 29. Her attempt to find a good Sicilian boy for Franki is a hoot!
Cute dogs, a handsome man with secrets, a hoot of a retired stripper and New Orleans. What more can you ask for!
I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Francesca "Franki" Amato is a cop with the Austin Police Department. She and her partner are called to an apparent domestic situation that turns out to be her boyfriend involved with a female wrestler in a very compromising situation. Franki has never felt supported by her coworkers and decides to move to New Orleans and work with her friend, Veronica. Veronica is an attorney running Private Chicks, Incorporated. Franki feels that her police training will benefit the private investigation firm. The first client Franki meets is a suspect in his girlfriend's murder. Veronica thinks the police have missed something and takes on the case.
This is a very good start to the series. The characters are well rounded and believably portrayed. Franki's landlord, Glenda is a retire stripper. Her outfits are only overshadowed by her interior design. Franki's apartment is decorated in early brothel which delighted me to no end.
Franki meets a lot of interesting people in Nola including a bank manager that she is immediately attracted to. Her I Love Lucy moments around him are laughable.
Franki's fear of cemeteries and all things Voodoo add to the storyline. Her trips to the Marie Laveau shop are vividly told. I understand that a movie is in the works for this book. I certainly hope this shop is shown in all its glory.
The murder victim has many secrets that take a bit of digging to understand. An old murder becomes a focal part of the current case. There is an interesting twist to the murderer that I wasn't quite expecting.
Franki's nonna is one of my favorite characters. I love that she has declared Franki a zitella"old maid" at 29. Her attempt to find a good Sicilian boy for Franki is a hoot!
Cute dogs, a handsome man with secrets, a hoot of a retired stripper and New Orleans. What more can you ask for!
I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
namita's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
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