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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Super cute and fun read. I can't wait for more of them :)
This was fine. A very standard cozy-mystery with all the expected components. I enjoyed it, but I can't say it was anything particularly unique or special.
There's a main character transplanted to a small town after a breakup, there's a town full of quirky locals, there's a cat, there are busy-bodies [including our main character] and there's a murder.
Like I said, I enjoyed this, which I listened to as an audio book, it was fine. Good pacing, reasonably likable characters, plenty of excitement as the climax ramped up towards the end, and the sort or resolution one expects in this type of book: an ending for now, but set ups for future books.
It was enjoyable, just not anything out of the norm. I might read future installments of this, but I'm not frothing at the mouth for the next book.
There's a main character transplanted to a small town after a breakup, there's a town full of quirky locals, there's a cat, there are busy-bodies [including our main character] and there's a murder.
Like I said, I enjoyed this, which I listened to as an audio book, it was fine. Good pacing, reasonably likable characters, plenty of excitement as the climax ramped up towards the end, and the sort or resolution one expects in this type of book: an ending for now, but set ups for future books.
It was enjoyable, just not anything out of the norm. I might read future installments of this, but I'm not frothing at the mouth for the next book.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
It’s Autumn in Shady Creek, Vermont and Sadie Coleman is excited to take part in the yearly festival. You see, she is new in town and has turned the old grist mill pub into a book lover’s delight. The Inkwell is the perfect place to relax with friends or hold your book club meeting. Sadie pushed out by a merger in her old job and moving on after breaking up with her gambling lying ex is ready to make herself at home in this wonderful little town. Her literary-themed cocktails have been well received and she is anxious to feature them in her booth at the festival.
Happily shelving her past she has made herself at home. Then she is shocked to learn Eric, he ex, is in town. She avoids him the first night and goes to a birthday party for her Aunt Gilda. On the way home, she is diverted by a huge fire at the local antique shop. She almost forgets about Eric being in town. But before they can meet he is found dead in a culvert near the pub. Is his death connected to the fire? What would he come all this way to see her now? With more questions than answers, she decides to keep her ears open and her eyes peeled in hopes of catching the killer and throwing the book at them.
I absolutely love the setting of this book. A pub full of books in Vermont. The pub is unique, its little footbridge charming and Shady Creek sounds absolutely delightful. Sans the fire and the murder, of course.
I really like Sadie. She has a great vision and the determination to see it through. She is surrounded by a great cast. Her Aunt Gilda is totally supportive and willing to help Sadie in any way she can. The same with her friend Shontelle. Her two employees, Damien and Melanie, are familiar with the area and the festival and want Sadie to succeed. Then there is Grayson Blake, owner of the Spirit Hill Brewery. He and Sadie get off to a very rocky start. Everyone thinks he is a wonderful man, Sadie just doesn’t see it. In fact, she believes he is responsible for some dastardly deeds like slashing her tires and egging the pub. Sadie also has a frisky feline named Wimsey. I feel Ms. Fox has barely opened the books on these characters. She has left them plenty of room to grow.
I enjoyed the way the author penned this mystery. Twists galore. I loved that the lead detective was a woman and that while she questioned Sadie thoroughly, she didn’t zero in on Sadie as her main suspect. I will say the killer was so far off my radar they were never even considered. BAM, I was right there with Sadie, completely surprised and scared for our new protagonist. Great job, Sarah Fox!
This series is off to an excellent start. I want to get to know these characters better and I definitely want to spend more time at the book filled Inkwell pub. I know there is a mystery book club starting there soon and I can’t wait to see if that plays into this author’s next mystery.
It’s Autumn in Shady Creek, Vermont and Sadie Coleman is excited to take part in the yearly festival. You see, she is new in town and has turned the old grist mill pub into a book lover’s delight. The Inkwell is the perfect place to relax with friends or hold your book club meeting. Sadie pushed out by a merger in her old job and moving on after breaking up with her gambling lying ex is ready to make herself at home in this wonderful little town. Her literary-themed cocktails have been well received and she is anxious to feature them in her booth at the festival.
Happily shelving her past she has made herself at home. Then she is shocked to learn Eric, he ex, is in town. She avoids him the first night and goes to a birthday party for her Aunt Gilda. On the way home, she is diverted by a huge fire at the local antique shop. She almost forgets about Eric being in town. But before they can meet he is found dead in a culvert near the pub. Is his death connected to the fire? What would he come all this way to see her now? With more questions than answers, she decides to keep her ears open and her eyes peeled in hopes of catching the killer and throwing the book at them.
I absolutely love the setting of this book. A pub full of books in Vermont. The pub is unique, its little footbridge charming and Shady Creek sounds absolutely delightful. Sans the fire and the murder, of course.
I really like Sadie. She has a great vision and the determination to see it through. She is surrounded by a great cast. Her Aunt Gilda is totally supportive and willing to help Sadie in any way she can. The same with her friend Shontelle. Her two employees, Damien and Melanie, are familiar with the area and the festival and want Sadie to succeed. Then there is Grayson Blake, owner of the Spirit Hill Brewery. He and Sadie get off to a very rocky start. Everyone thinks he is a wonderful man, Sadie just doesn’t see it. In fact, she believes he is responsible for some dastardly deeds like slashing her tires and egging the pub. Sadie also has a frisky feline named Wimsey. I feel Ms. Fox has barely opened the books on these characters. She has left them plenty of room to grow.
I enjoyed the way the author penned this mystery. Twists galore. I loved that the lead detective was a woman and that while she questioned Sadie thoroughly, she didn’t zero in on Sadie as her main suspect. I will say the killer was so far off my radar they were never even considered. BAM, I was right there with Sadie, completely surprised and scared for our new protagonist. Great job, Sarah Fox!
This series is off to an excellent start. I want to get to know these characters better and I definitely want to spend more time at the book filled Inkwell pub. I know there is a mystery book club starting there soon and I can’t wait to see if that plays into this author’s next mystery.
3.5 stars.
Really enjoyed the setting of a literary-themed pub in a small town in Vermont, and I liked the main character, Sadie, who is trying to get the business off the ground. The mystery itself was a little lacking to me, but I enjoyed the characters overall and will definitely read more in the series.
Really enjoyed the setting of a literary-themed pub in a small town in Vermont, and I liked the main character, Sadie, who is trying to get the business off the ground. The mystery itself was a little lacking to me, but I enjoyed the characters overall and will definitely read more in the series.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wine and Punishment was a cute, quick read. I absolutely want to visit this fictional literary themed pub (in fact, now I want to open one myself!)- I would join all their book clubs. I also really want to travel to New England after reading this!
The mystery is just ok, though I admit I didn't figure it out myself.
I will probably look into the rest of the series!
The mystery is just ok, though I admit I didn't figure it out myself.
I will probably look into the rest of the series!
Suspense. Drama. Murder. Loved ALL Aspects of this book!! Mnay shocking moments within the book but a real page turner that keeps you guessing.
Glad they caught the killer in the end!! If you love a Murder Mystery surrounding a Winery than THIS Book and Series is for you!!!
Glad they caught the killer in the end!! If you love a Murder Mystery surrounding a Winery than THIS Book and Series is for you!!!