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phenomenal_woman's review
3.0
characters: Joanne Kilbourn and her family; Clea; Sally, Stuart Lachlan and Taylor Love Lachlan; Nina Love; Izaak Levin; Hilda McCourt
The second in the series not quite as much fun since it is set in Saskatoon and I don't know that city as well. And I am beginning a small inkling that there may be a lot of similarity in these books. Nevertheless, it was a page-turner and I really liked the feminist/art subplot in this one. And the addition of a new child to the mix bodes interesting for future books.
Although I also wonder ... is Joanne Kilbourn the Jessica Fletcher of Saskatchewan? Everybody she knows dies.
The second in the series not quite as much fun since it is set in Saskatoon and I don't know that city as well. And I am beginning a small inkling that there may be a lot of similarity in these books. Nevertheless, it was a page-turner and I really liked the feminist/art subplot in this one. And the addition of a new child to the mix bodes interesting for future books.
Although I also wonder ... is Joanne Kilbourn the Jessica Fletcher of Saskatchewan? Everybody she knows dies.
music_teacher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia and Murder
diannel_04's review
4.0
I love the Canadian setting of this book.
Joanne Kilbourn's childhood friend friend, the srtist Sally Love, has an exhibit at greater Mendel Gallery in Saskatoon. Because of the exotic nature of the art there are protesters outside. Joanne attends the opening and reminders of the past come flooding back.
Not long after the opening Sally's former business partner, Clea is murdered and Sally is a suspect.
What I liked about the book is that Joanne doesn't do any sleuthing and interfering. Things just fall into place making it much more realistic.
I did have the murderer figured out pretty early on but that in no way diminished my enjoyment of the book.
Joanne Kilbourn's childhood friend friend, the srtist Sally Love, has an exhibit at greater Mendel Gallery in Saskatoon. Because of the exotic nature of the art there are protesters outside. Joanne attends the opening and reminders of the past come flooding back.
Not long after the opening Sally's former business partner, Clea is murdered and Sally is a suspect.
What I liked about the book is that Joanne doesn't do any sleuthing and interfering. Things just fall into place making it much more realistic.
I did have the murderer figured out pretty early on but that in no way diminished my enjoyment of the book.
exurbanis's review against another edition
4.0
Second entry in the Joanne Kilbourn series set in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
It's an excellent mystery, although a little heavy on the feminist issues.
Pg 118 Two women began to sing a cappella and the casket was brought in. It was covered in a quilt with a clitoral pattern, peach and ivory.
It's an excellent mystery, although a little heavy on the feminist issues.
Pg 118 Two women began to sing a cappella and the casket was brought in. It was covered in a quilt with a clitoral pattern, peach and ivory.
janetlun's review
I was irritated by the portrayal of feminists and some gratuitous kink-shaming, but overall thought it was a solid mystery. I probably wouldn't continue the series if this was my first, but I like the first one, so I think I'll try the third.
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