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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
All the goodness you expect from a cozy mystery! Author, P.J. Nelson does a great job of setting the stage for a charming southern mystery. We begin with the likeable main character, Madeline Brimley returning to her hometown of Enigma, Georgia upon the passing of her dear Aunt Rose. Madeline has inherited her aunt’s home and Old Juniper Bookstore located together in an old Victorian house. Madeline’s barely arrived in town when we dive right in with a crime to solve!
This was a quick read with a delightful cast of characters. The author shined the spotlight on the small-town of Enigma, full of quirky citizens, which I expect we’ll get to know better in future editions as this has hints of a book series. I enjoyed the story and look forward to future books!
*I received an advance reader copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This was a quick read with a delightful cast of characters. The author shined the spotlight on the small-town of Enigma, full of quirky citizens, which I expect we’ll get to know better in future editions as this has hints of a book series. I enjoyed the story and look forward to future books!
*I received an advance reader copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest review.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Blood, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Alcohol
Booked for Murder is a cozy mystery featuring FMC Madeline Brimley, a failing stage actress in her 30’s. She retreats to her small Georgian home town when she inherits her beloved aunt’s bookstore, which is housed in a Victorian home. Madeline turns into an amateur sleuth when she immediately receives threatening phone calls, someone sets 2 fires, and then a murder occurs in the bookstore. The story is so cozy, that I found myself forgetting about the murder and the threat to Madeline at times.
I read that this book may be the first in a new series. The author introduces the reader to several eccentric side characters and lays groundwork for a love triangle. I would recommend this to fans of feel good murder mysteries. 3.5/5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. Available 12/10/24
I read that this book may be the first in a new series. The author introduces the reader to several eccentric side characters and lays groundwork for a love triangle. I would recommend this to fans of feel good murder mysteries. 3.5/5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. Available 12/10/24
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Honestly I’m kinda torn about this book. I loved the premise, the writing, the atmosphere, and the characters. However, I feel as though once Maddie started suspecting people she got really immature, disrespectful, and insufferable—which may be understandable is she was early 20s or late teens but this is a grown woman. I also had feelings about “Father Coleman”, the relationship between Phil and Rose, and all the half-theological things, it just felt odd…I don’t know. But ultimately those are my own personal convictions. I did enjoy the writing style though! Definitely a skilled author!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes