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rosescottagee's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
dollycas's review
funny
mysterious
5.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Is Gemma Doyle a Consulting Detective? A lot of people sure think so. Including 10-year-old Lauren Tierney who wants Gemma to find her missing cat which she did with a big assist from her dog Violet. So when her mother needs help Lauren comes back to Gemma. Her mother, Sheila, is part of the Garden Club and was predicted to take home the trophy but someone had ripped her garden to shreds a few hours before the competition was to begin. She knows Anna Wentworth, her former friend and gardening partner is the one that vandalized her garden. She tracks the woman down and voices loudly her outrage, the two had to be separated before punches were thrown and hair was pulled. Later Anna Wentworth is found dead and Sheila is the prime suspect. So Lauren begs Gemma to save her mom. Ryan Ashburton, Gemma’s detective boyfriend isn’t happy when Gemma and her best friend Jayne start investigating and find there is something very curious about the whole incident.
Vicki Delany creates such strong characters. They are well-developed and continue to grow. Gemma’s relationship with Lauren was a great addition. We learned more about Gemma and are introduced to Lauren who really needs a person like Gemma in her life. I think Lauren has helped soften Gemma’s staunch behavior. Her relationship with Ryan was different this time, he had a few iffy moments that were troubling. I had liked them as a couple but now I am on the fence. I do enjoy Gemma’s neighbor Mrs. Ramsbatten, she has lived a very interesting life. The other new characters in this story developed nicely over the course of this story too.
The mystery was very well-plotted and written. Gemma really has a knack for piecing the clues together or twisting them as the case may be. Very like Sherlock Holmes. She asks the right questions and notices things other people miss. I am always delighted to tag along as she investigates. This time I was kept guessing right up to the end.
I appreciate Ms. Delany’s descriptive writing style. She sets a scene with an expert hand. It is so easy to visualize Gemma’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium and Jayne’s Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room. She also really brings life to her characters. They feel so genuine.
A Curious Incident
Now, I am curious to see what these fantastic characters will get involved in next. A Three Book Problem
morticia32's review
3.0
Book 6 in the series.
A very pleasant surprise!
I'll be honest, I wasn't a fan when I read the first book, and really only asked for this one because I quite frankly didn't realize it was part of that series until I started reading. But right away, my biggest complaint was made moot. Gemma is much more likeable in this book than she was in the first, and her first interaction with a child made me smile. She still comes off as unsympathetic sometimes, but at least it's tempered by other things.
The small mystery at the beginning was cute, and the main mystery was interesting and well plotted out.
I actually look forward to more books in this series, now.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
A very pleasant surprise!
I'll be honest, I wasn't a fan when I read the first book, and really only asked for this one because I quite frankly didn't realize it was part of that series until I started reading. But right away, my biggest complaint was made moot. Gemma is much more likeable in this book than she was in the first, and her first interaction with a child made me smile. She still comes off as unsympathetic sometimes, but at least it's tempered by other things.
The small mystery at the beginning was cute, and the main mystery was interesting and well plotted out.
I actually look forward to more books in this series, now.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
readingmonica's review
3.0
This is book number six in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series.
I struggled a bit with this book, mainly because I can't bring myself to like the main character. I think she's meant to be just quirky, but she comes off as really unsympathetic. I did like the other characters, and the mystery itself is good.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
I struggled a bit with this book, mainly because I can't bring myself to like the main character. I think she's meant to be just quirky, but she comes off as really unsympathetic. I did like the other characters, and the mystery itself is good.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
suerae's review
5.0
A Curious Incident is the 6th Book in the series A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery where Gemma Doyle helps a 10-year-old Lauren Tierney find her cat snowball. Well, really Violet, Gemma's dog found her! Gemma part owner of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium. But that's not the only the mystery that Gemma get involved in. Shelia, Lauren's mother is accused of murdering Anna, Shelia garden club and Lauren is back to see Gemma with ten dollars in hand, wanting to hire, Gemma. Gemma and Jayne are again getting involved despite the disapproval of Gemma's boyfriend, Ryan her police detective boyfriend.
Vicki Delany wrote a wonderful story and I really enjoyed this book! Can't wait for the next one. Thank you to NetGallery for giving me an advanced copy to read!
Vicki Delany wrote a wonderful story and I really enjoyed this book! Can't wait for the next one. Thank you to NetGallery for giving me an advanced copy to read!
cherylg's review
4.0
Loved this book! I listened to the audiobook and had a lovely listening experience. I found this book entertaining, suspenseful and fun. A great addition to this series.
gothicvamperstein's review
4.0
I've read another book in this series, so I was looking forward to this one and it didn't disappoint. What is there not to enjoy with a Sherlock Holmes-themed cosy mystery? The plot was engaging and I didn't guess who the culprit was until the end, even if it was pretty obvious in a sense. I also liked several of the characters.
belovedbrat's review
3.0
first reviewed here: https://belovedgraceful-carissasbookshelf.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-curious-incident-by-vicki-delany.html
Title: A Curious Incident
Author: Vicki Delany
Ch: 23
Pg: 304
Series: Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery book 6
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Publisher: Crooked Lane Brooks
A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany is the sixth book in the Sherlock Holmes bookshop mystery series. I finished the book in a day. Unfortunately it was too predictable. Which can mean two things, I’m getting burnt out on this series m, or I’ve read to many cozy mysteries and need a break from them. I just don’t know which it is.
I do know that I still enjoyed reading this one even i figured who done but the heroine did. But I’ll keep reading cozy mysteries because they are my go to comfort read. Some readers comfort read is women’s fiction, chick lit or romance but mine is cozy mysteries.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
Title: A Curious Incident
Author: Vicki Delany
Ch: 23
Pg: 304
Series: Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery book 6
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Publisher: Crooked Lane Brooks
A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany is the sixth book in the Sherlock Holmes bookshop mystery series. I finished the book in a day. Unfortunately it was too predictable. Which can mean two things, I’m getting burnt out on this series m, or I’ve read to many cozy mysteries and need a break from them. I just don’t know which it is.
I do know that I still enjoyed reading this one even i figured who done but the heroine did. But I’ll keep reading cozy mysteries because they are my go to comfort read. Some readers comfort read is women’s fiction, chick lit or romance but mine is cozy mysteries.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.