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robinlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
Pamela Paterson's knitting group is growing, and has just gladly accepted a new member, Caralee Lorimer. As an amateur actress, Caralee has a new role, and knitting is sure to help her prepare. Caralee intimates that there are issues going on in the play, and she is not shy about saying that she will be all too happy to name names.
Now it seems that someone was more than proficient in staging what just might be called a perfect murder. In typical fashion, Pamela, Bettina and friends will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of things.
In this delightful group of knitters, there is one, Roland, who tickled me. He was supposed to be knitting in order to teach himself how to relax. However, on one of his projects he had counted the number of stitches per day, per his goal, in order to present a gift to his wife, by a specific date. A way to relax? Well, I am not so sure. It was passages like this that made this story so much fun. Then, the six adorable kittens at least have to be mentioned in this review.
As always for this series, knitting tips are shared, as well as wonderful recipes. This story, like the others, is full of exceptional characters and I look forward to reading much more.
The first book in this enjoyable series is Murder, She Knit, to be followed by Died in the Wool. The next in the series are Silent Knit, Deadly Knit, scheduled for release in October, and A Fatal Yarn, with a release date in March, 2020.
Many thanks to Kensington and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Now it seems that someone was more than proficient in staging what just might be called a perfect murder. In typical fashion, Pamela, Bettina and friends will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of things.
In this delightful group of knitters, there is one, Roland, who tickled me. He was supposed to be knitting in order to teach himself how to relax. However, on one of his projects he had counted the number of stitches per day, per his goal, in order to present a gift to his wife, by a specific date. A way to relax? Well, I am not so sure. It was passages like this that made this story so much fun. Then, the six adorable kittens at least have to be mentioned in this review.
As always for this series, knitting tips are shared, as well as wonderful recipes. This story, like the others, is full of exceptional characters and I look forward to reading much more.
The first book in this enjoyable series is Murder, She Knit, to be followed by Died in the Wool. The next in the series are Silent Knit, Deadly Knit, scheduled for release in October, and A Fatal Yarn, with a release date in March, 2020.
Many thanks to Kensington and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
lilyelement's review against another edition
4.0
Knit One, Die Two is book 3 in the A Knit & Nibble Mystery series. I love this Cozy Mystery series, it's always a good read and has me guessing on the whodunit without revealing it too early or being obvious. I always appreciate that in a mystery novel.
Pamela Paterson, our leading lady is back and we start out with the Knit & Nibble knitting group meeting up. Their new member Caralee Lorimer is introduced and we learn that she joined so she could play her role in A Tale of Two Cities a bit more accurate since her character is a knitter. It doesn't take long before Caralee winds up dead at rehearsal, and even though police rule it as an accidental death, Pamela isn't sure that's really how things played out. Pamela and her friend start their sleuthing and it has plenty of red herrings and twists and turns along the way.
Knit One, Die Two is a great addition to this series and I can't wait to see what happens next. I love that it mixes in some knitting into the story since we have a few sessions of the Knit & Nibble group meeting. It could do with a touch less of the don't go looking into this Pamela talks but otherwise I loved this novel. If you're looking for a fun Cozy Mystery with a bit of knitting mixed in you should try this series out.
Pamela Paterson, our leading lady is back and we start out with the Knit & Nibble knitting group meeting up. Their new member Caralee Lorimer is introduced and we learn that she joined so she could play her role in A Tale of Two Cities a bit more accurate since her character is a knitter. It doesn't take long before Caralee winds up dead at rehearsal, and even though police rule it as an accidental death, Pamela isn't sure that's really how things played out. Pamela and her friend start their sleuthing and it has plenty of red herrings and twists and turns along the way.
Knit One, Die Two is a great addition to this series and I can't wait to see what happens next. I love that it mixes in some knitting into the story since we have a few sessions of the Knit & Nibble group meeting. It could do with a touch less of the don't go looking into this Pamela talks but otherwise I loved this novel. If you're looking for a fun Cozy Mystery with a bit of knitting mixed in you should try this series out.
morticia32's review against another edition
1.0
Book 3 in the series.
This one was almost too cozy. There was so much repetition of mundane, every day things that it got old fast. I ended up skipping parts where once again, Pamela was baking, eating, or talking about her wedding china. Don't get me started on her obsession with her neighbor's whereabouts.
The mystery took a back seat to all the boring stuff and I found myself skipping large chunks and putting it down for even larger chunks (of time).
Too bad, I liked the concept but I don't see myself reading anymore in this series.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book given to me by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
This one was almost too cozy. There was so much repetition of mundane, every day things that it got old fast. I ended up skipping parts where once again, Pamela was baking, eating, or talking about her wedding china. Don't get me started on her obsession with her neighbor's whereabouts.
The mystery took a back seat to all the boring stuff and I found myself skipping large chunks and putting it down for even larger chunks (of time).
Too bad, I liked the concept but I don't see myself reading anymore in this series.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book given to me by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series and started to read this book as soon as I downloaded it.
It was as lovely and enjoyable as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The cast of characters was as likable and well written as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The mystery was solid, full of red herrings and twists and turns, keeping me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading the next installment as I want to know what will happen to Peggy and if there'll be romantic evolutions.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It was as lovely and enjoyable as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The cast of characters was as likable and well written as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The mystery was solid, full of red herrings and twists and turns, keeping me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading the next installment as I want to know what will happen to Peggy and if there'll be romantic evolutions.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
novelstorian's review against another edition
2.0
Pamela’s knitting club has just welcomed their newest member, Caralee Lorimer, an amateur actress in town to perform her role in A Tale of Two Cities. Caralee seems like a very colourful, different kind of character that makes Pamela quite hesitant around her. Things take a turn for the worse when Caralee is found dead during an evening theatre rehearsal. It’s up to Pamela to find the killer before they pounce again.
This book was an alright read. It definitely had the cozy mystery elements that I enjoy in a lot of other cozy mysteries such as the small town setting, the hobby based plot and the light murder mystery. However, I did feel like the characters weren't fully developed- so much that some of the characters were pretty forgetful after one chapter. I understand that this is the third book in the series so it would be a wise idea to read the previous books before this one, but for someone like me who randomly stumbled across this book and is reading this book as her first introduction to the series- it’s not a very well done introduction.
There were also some parts where the character kept doing the same mundane things repeatedly which the book could have done without and were completely irrelevant to the development of the overall plot- almost felt like filler pages.
This is my first time reading a cosy mystery where the protagonist isn't a restaurant owner, chef, or a food blogger, so the whole knitting element did not really appeal to me. However, I’m sure there are others who are into that, so I would recommend this book to those who like the hobby.
The mystery was better than expected. It was well-written and paced nicely, but the ending was something else- I’m still not sure how I feel about that ending.
2 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of ‘Knit One, Die Two’ by Peggy Ehrhart.
This book was an alright read. It definitely had the cozy mystery elements that I enjoy in a lot of other cozy mysteries such as the small town setting, the hobby based plot and the light murder mystery. However, I did feel like the characters weren't fully developed- so much that some of the characters were pretty forgetful after one chapter. I understand that this is the third book in the series so it would be a wise idea to read the previous books before this one, but for someone like me who randomly stumbled across this book and is reading this book as her first introduction to the series- it’s not a very well done introduction.
There were also some parts where the character kept doing the same mundane things repeatedly which the book could have done without and were completely irrelevant to the development of the overall plot- almost felt like filler pages.
This is my first time reading a cosy mystery where the protagonist isn't a restaurant owner, chef, or a food blogger, so the whole knitting element did not really appeal to me. However, I’m sure there are others who are into that, so I would recommend this book to those who like the hobby.
The mystery was better than expected. It was well-written and paced nicely, but the ending was something else- I’m still not sure how I feel about that ending.
2 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of ‘Knit One, Die Two’ by Peggy Ehrhart.
dollycas's review against another edition
4.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
The Knit and Nibble knitting group has another new member. Caralee Lorimer is playing a part in the local theater group’s latest play, A Tale of Two Cities, and her character, knits on stage and she wants to play the part convincingly. She is not afraid to share her opinions of happenings around Arborville along with some things people would like to keep under wraps. She has rubbed several people the wrong way and made a few outright enemies. Pamela had no idea what Caralee was up to, but when the young woman is killed in a theater “accident” Pamela and the rest of the nibblers start to find out what she was really like. She obviously pushed someone too far and Pamela is sure the so-called accident was really a cleverly constructed murder. She just has to prove it and enlists her friend Bettina to help her investigate.
I really love the members of this knitting club. They take their nibbles as serious as their knitting. The group shares mouthwatering treats at a designated time at each of their meetings. They are an eclectic group and always seem to have a good time when they get together. In this installment Pamela as a kindle of kittens to find homes for and when the group meets at her home, the little ones steal the hearts of more than one member. The kittens are as diverse as the group and I laughed at their antics throughout the book.
I have said in previous reviews that the author has a very descriptive writing style and for the most part, she describes things I am interested in, but this time she went a little over the top and was sometimes repetitive of things we had read just a few pages before. It messed with the flow of the book and took away from the story. A sub-plot mystery was also added that I felt really had no purpose. I really enjoyed the unique clue that set off the real investigation revealing some suspects thanks to Bettina’s husband, Wilfred. I was focused on a certain person early on and as more and more was revealed I knew I was right. I didn’t understand the whole reasoning as to why though until it was all spelled out for me.
I love the theme of this series. The characters in this series are strong and likable. The author needs to tighten up her writing to improve the flow and add more depth to the mystery. I am invested in these characters and need to see what happens to them next.
The Knit and Nibble knitting group has another new member. Caralee Lorimer is playing a part in the local theater group’s latest play, A Tale of Two Cities, and her character, knits on stage and she wants to play the part convincingly. She is not afraid to share her opinions of happenings around Arborville along with some things people would like to keep under wraps. She has rubbed several people the wrong way and made a few outright enemies. Pamela had no idea what Caralee was up to, but when the young woman is killed in a theater “accident” Pamela and the rest of the nibblers start to find out what she was really like. She obviously pushed someone too far and Pamela is sure the so-called accident was really a cleverly constructed murder. She just has to prove it and enlists her friend Bettina to help her investigate.
I really love the members of this knitting club. They take their nibbles as serious as their knitting. The group shares mouthwatering treats at a designated time at each of their meetings. They are an eclectic group and always seem to have a good time when they get together. In this installment Pamela as a kindle of kittens to find homes for and when the group meets at her home, the little ones steal the hearts of more than one member. The kittens are as diverse as the group and I laughed at their antics throughout the book.
I have said in previous reviews that the author has a very descriptive writing style and for the most part, she describes things I am interested in, but this time she went a little over the top and was sometimes repetitive of things we had read just a few pages before. It messed with the flow of the book and took away from the story. A sub-plot mystery was also added that I felt really had no purpose. I really enjoyed the unique clue that set off the real investigation revealing some suspects thanks to Bettina’s husband, Wilfred. I was focused on a certain person early on and as more and more was revealed I knew I was right. I didn’t understand the whole reasoning as to why though until it was all spelled out for me.
I love the theme of this series. The characters in this series are strong and likable. The author needs to tighten up her writing to improve the flow and add more depth to the mystery. I am invested in these characters and need to see what happens to them next.
caylaellsworth5's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
annarella's review
5.0
I love this series and started to read this book as soon as I downloaded it.
It was as lovely and enjoyable as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The cast of characters was as likable and well written as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The mystery was solid, full of red herrings and twists and turns, keeping me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading the next installment as I want to know what will happen to Peggy and if there'll be romantic evolutions.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It was as lovely and enjoyable as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The cast of characters was as likable and well written as usual, the kittens being a great plus.
The mystery was solid, full of red herrings and twists and turns, keeping me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading the next installment as I want to know what will happen to Peggy and if there'll be romantic evolutions.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
judya's review
1.0
If you want to read about cat husbandry, this is the book for you (although there's no actual knowledge communicated). If you wanted a knitting pattern in prose, this is the book for you (although the only instruction is to cast on 12 stitches and knit. Or do stockinette.). If you want to be put to sleep at night, this truly is the book for you. It does a great job at that. In fact, you could nestle in the padding and sleep very well.
Although I knit and read cozies, I'm not the person this book is aimed at. Its ideal reader would be someone who finds Diana Mott Davidson horrifyingly gruesome and loves "Murder She Wrote." There's nothing wrong with that, but there are better series in the genre than this.
Although I knit and read cozies, I'm not the person this book is aimed at. Its ideal reader would be someone who finds Diana Mott Davidson horrifyingly gruesome and loves "Murder She Wrote." There's nothing wrong with that, but there are better series in the genre than this.
ihaveitchyfingersforthatbooksy's review
3.0
In the end the repetitive almost word-for-word descriptions of Pamela's daily activities did become tiresome. I also did not see the point of dangling neighbor Richard Larkin in there once again when literally nothing happened with that. I think that's the second book that he's in now, but the pace between the supposed potential for romance is so glacial that it seems useless to have included it. Though this is not billed as a romance, it doesn't mean that there can't be any sort of movement for that, however chaste. I was also annoyed by the denouement, when the murderer is revealed. I felt somewhat duped or tricked (though I had figured it out), and I think there were too many suspects - I kept getting them confused. I will still read more in the series, if only for a cozy break between more challenging reads.
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