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jen_baroness_mom's review
5.0
Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane has all the parts of a horror story with a partially happy ending.
Will Maggie and Lenny make it through the night alive with Quibbles?
Maggie and Lenny
Our detectives are Maggie and Lenny of Movie Club Investigations. They are tasked with getting Quibbles to the cat show and back in one piece. However, this cat show isn't for the faint of heart. Someone among the Perfect Paws contestants and staff are taking out the others. After the high-class accommodations were removed, everyone had to move to the only other hotel in the area with open rooms. So, they went from five stars to negative five stars in all aspects of hospitality.
Maggie is our point of view. She keeps things moving forward in the investigation, trying to figure out means, opportunities, and motives. I like Maggie; it was fun being in her head. She tries to keep on point, but sometimes stray thoughts/questions pop out.
Lenny is a train wreck. His fashion choices are extremely unique. However, he seems to grasp the detecting part of his job. He tries to keep Maggie out of trouble, but sometimes the troubling situation finds him first.
We can't forget to mention Quibbles. Quibbles is a Maine coon whose sole purpose is to be pampered. He is also the reason Maggie and Lenny are where they are. Quibbles has a love/hate relationship with Maggie and Lenny. He expects them to tend to his needs first and foremost.
The Mystery
I loved how they were stranded in an old hotel without electricity, internet, or phones. Reminiscent of the locked room mysteries of the past. The way Ms. Keane put everything together is genius. I fell for a red herring and was clueless until the reveal. I love the introduction of Angel, Maggie's cousin, and how she plays into the investigation.
Five Stars
My rating for Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane is five stars. I enjoyed the mystery. The characters are wonderfully witty and snarky with the perfect timing. There is just enough humor to keep it light. I recommend Apocalypse Meow to all the cozy fans out there.
There is also a recipe for a Courgette Martini at the end. I am unsure if it's a good fit for me, but I will try it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane.
Until the next time,
~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
Will Maggie and Lenny make it through the night alive with Quibbles?
Maggie and Lenny
Our detectives are Maggie and Lenny of Movie Club Investigations. They are tasked with getting Quibbles to the cat show and back in one piece. However, this cat show isn't for the faint of heart. Someone among the Perfect Paws contestants and staff are taking out the others. After the high-class accommodations were removed, everyone had to move to the only other hotel in the area with open rooms. So, they went from five stars to negative five stars in all aspects of hospitality.
Maggie is our point of view. She keeps things moving forward in the investigation, trying to figure out means, opportunities, and motives. I like Maggie; it was fun being in her head. She tries to keep on point, but sometimes stray thoughts/questions pop out.
Lenny is a train wreck. His fashion choices are extremely unique. However, he seems to grasp the detecting part of his job. He tries to keep Maggie out of trouble, but sometimes the troubling situation finds him first.
We can't forget to mention Quibbles. Quibbles is a Maine coon whose sole purpose is to be pampered. He is also the reason Maggie and Lenny are where they are. Quibbles has a love/hate relationship with Maggie and Lenny. He expects them to tend to his needs first and foremost.
The Mystery
I loved how they were stranded in an old hotel without electricity, internet, or phones. Reminiscent of the locked room mysteries of the past. The way Ms. Keane put everything together is genius. I fell for a red herring and was clueless until the reveal. I love the introduction of Angel, Maggie's cousin, and how she plays into the investigation.
Five Stars
My rating for Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane is five stars. I enjoyed the mystery. The characters are wonderfully witty and snarky with the perfect timing. There is just enough humor to keep it light. I recommend Apocalypse Meow to all the cozy fans out there.
There is also a recipe for a Courgette Martini at the end. I am unsure if it's a good fit for me, but I will try it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane.
Until the next time,
~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
paddlefoot55's review
5.0
ARC received from author for an honest review
Yaaaas! We are back on Whisper Island with Maggie Doyle, and the only questions I have to ask? How many bodies will she find today!
Add in the devil cat Quibbles, and we are in for all kinds of fun and games.
When Maggie and her partner in (solving) crime Lenny are on the case, there is no end to the mayhem and mishaps that ensue. Lord, Lenny always makes me laugh out loud with his antics.
You will have a good ol' time trying to figure out whodunnit - I had an idea of the whom but not the why this time). Ms Keane, the queen of quirky cozy mysteries had me stumped for the most part.
This is the 7th book in the Movie Club Mystery series, and I am enjoying them more than I did at the start.
I can't wait to see what she brings us next.
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Yaaaas! We are back on Whisper Island with Maggie Doyle, and the only questions I have to ask? How many bodies will she find today!
Add in the devil cat Quibbles, and we are in for all kinds of fun and games.
When Maggie and her partner in (solving) crime Lenny are on the case, there is no end to the mayhem and mishaps that ensue. Lord, Lenny always makes me laugh out loud with his antics.
You will have a good ol' time trying to figure out whodunnit - I had an idea of the whom but not the why this time). Ms Keane, the queen of quirky cozy mysteries had me stumped for the most part.
This is the 7th book in the Movie Club Mystery series, and I am enjoying them more than I did at the start.
I can't wait to see what she brings us next.
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