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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Death, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
I like the idea of this one I think a bit more than I liked the reality. Not because of the cosy mystery aspect which was fine enough, but because the romance subplot seriously detracts from the magic and mystery aspects. There are other minor issues in terms of characters (I find Josie a bit too stupid to really enjoy, for instance), but it was mostly the poorly done romance subplot that turned me off.
Cozy.
Fun, well written, light on the fantasy to keep it real and relatable. Found myself a new author to follow!
Fun, well written, light on the fantasy to keep it real and relatable. Found myself a new author to follow!
This was my first cozy mystery and I really enjoyed it. The paranormal aspect is what drew me in and I liked that our main character was a librarian. This is perfect if you're looking for something that's not too heavy.
Josie Way, left her job at the Library of Congress to hide out in Wilfred, Oregon. She's the small town's new librarian, which is housed in a Victorian mansion. She's only just found out that the position is short-term. Shorter than she planned to stay because the library is on the verge of being torn down and than she finds a body out in the woods.
Other odd things are happening as well. She and the library cat share the same star-shaped birthmark, When patrons ask for a book she recommends just what they need. The books seem to be whispering to her too. She wonders if it's all just coincidence or could she has magic abilities?
Josie Way, left her job at the Library of Congress to hide out in Wilfred, Oregon. She's the small town's new librarian, which is housed in a Victorian mansion. She's only just found out that the position is short-term. Shorter than she planned to stay because the library is on the verge of being torn down and than she finds a body out in the woods.
Other odd things are happening as well. She and the library cat share the same star-shaped birthmark, When patrons ask for a book she recommends just what they need. The books seem to be whispering to her too. She wonders if it's all just coincidence or could she has magic abilities?
I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. It was clever with lots of funny moments and dialogue. The small-town aspect felt authentic and the characters were realistic but there's still a lot of magic so it is fun to read. I already put the second one on hold at the library.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute start to this cozy mystery series! I’m looking forward to the rest of the books. This book had a great pace, likable characters and I’m looking forward to what happens next.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A different storyline than what I've read before in a cozy, but it was very good!