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ronninanney's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Finding out your family belongs to a secret society in charge of keeping special/important books safe, in what you thought was just the family resort can be a huge shock. But resort manager Jane handles it well.
Now she learns to juggle her day job, being a mom to twins, and her new secret life! Immediately faced with murder and a missing book containing a super important letter, Jane manages well.
The only thing I have a problem getting my mind around are the twins. While I imagine super cute little boys, they seem older than the claimed 6. However, I've never raised little ones so maybe I'm underestimating the power if a 6 year old 🤔
Also, make sure you got pen and paper. So many other book names I'm gonna have to look into!
Now she learns to juggle her day job, being a mom to twins, and her new secret life! Immediately faced with murder and a missing book containing a super important letter, Jane manages well.
The only thing I have a problem getting my mind around are the twins. While I imagine super cute little boys, they seem older than the claimed 6. However, I've never raised little ones so maybe I'm underestimating the power if a 6 year old 🤔
Also, make sure you got pen and paper. So many other book names I'm gonna have to look into!
aunt_b's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I listened to an audiobook and the reader's voice interpretations were not to my liking. The plot of the book was far fetched, but would be enjoyable to a younger reader.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
A delightful cozy mystery. Well-written and engaging. Great characters and wonderful setting. An excellent start to a new book themed cozy mystery series.
aliciagoeser's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brendalymari's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
kristiacole's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
One use of the "h" word
cutenanya's review against another edition
3.0
Story: 3
Characters: 3.5
World-building: 3.5
Romance: 2.5
Overall: 3
The premise of this book is cool, the heroine holding a mystery festival in a hotel and inviting mystery fans to solve puzzles and mysteries, only to find a real mystery waiting to be solved.
I have two "problems" with this book:
1) The "additional plot", which I find a little absurd and distract the author from creating a complex mystery. I think cozy mystery writers are all trying to find new formulas that will help them out compete others in the highly competitive arena of cozy mysteries and Miss Adams hopes that by introducing this extra element, not only can she add flavor to an otherwise ordinary mystery, but also to pave way for future books in the series. I would have no problem with this extra element had she crafted the novel better, but the ending is a bit too convenient for my taste and over dramatic.
2) The romance is only budding and I would really like to see it taking flight in the next novel. HOWEVER, based on the description of the new character (who would only make an appearance in the next book), I am afraid the author is heading in the direction of a love triangle. I SINCERELY HOPE I am proven wrong but I HATE love triangles, detest them even, and I plead the author to not play that trick or I would not bother myself with the next entry in this series.
Characters: 3.5
World-building: 3.5
Romance: 2.5
Overall: 3
The premise of this book is cool, the heroine holding a mystery festival in a hotel and inviting mystery fans to solve puzzles and mysteries, only to find a real mystery waiting to be solved.
I have two "problems" with this book:
1) The "additional plot", which I find a little absurd and distract the author from creating a complex mystery. I think cozy mystery writers are all trying to find new formulas that will help them out compete others in the highly competitive arena of cozy mysteries and Miss Adams hopes that by introducing this extra element, not only can she add flavor to an otherwise ordinary mystery, but also to pave way for future books in the series. I would have no problem with this extra element had she crafted the novel better, but the ending is a bit too convenient for my taste and over dramatic.
2) The romance is only budding and I would really like to see it taking flight in the next novel. HOWEVER, based on the description of the new character (who would only make an appearance in the next book), I am afraid the author is heading in the direction of a love triangle. I SINCERELY HOPE I am proven wrong but I HATE love triangles, detest them even, and I plead the author to not play that trick or I would not bother myself with the next entry in this series.