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bookbrig's review
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? No
4.0
I liked the title, which is why I checked-out this audiobook. The reader did an excellent job, and it was a quick, fun read. I liked the premise and our leading ladies, even if some of the action felt a bit awkward. It was wonderful to read about women over 40 having mystery adventures. I think I've read so much YA for so long, it's still novel to encounter adult protagonists just... existing. Anyway, a satisfying not quite cozy mystery, and I'd love to read more in the series (the author had an interview included at the end where a second book is mentioned).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Confinement
Minor: Murder
lefthandlou's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Cozy mystery read to fill a sick day. Interesting plot but found the execution somewhat lacking; dialogue was stilted and the characters didn’t have much depth. I liked the emphasis on repatriating stolen antiquities and thought that was a cool angle to include.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Murder
purplepenning's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
A solid debut and an enjoyable read — perfect for fans of The Marlow Murder Club and The Golden Spoon.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder is a cozyish mystery uniquely situated in the world of high-stakes antiques dealing and featuring an interesting niece-aunt team of amateur sleuths. Unlike other reviewers, I appreciated the narrator shifts and thought they added to the insight and enjoyment of the reading experience. The found-family vibes, the thoughts on aging, the reflections on past mistakes and course correcting, the plucky courage of the elderly aunt and the reemerging analytical courage of the middle-aged niece — all work to give this a little more depth and intrigue than a typical cozy mystery might have. If this is the beginning of a series, I'd definitely check out the next one.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder is a cozyish mystery uniquely situated in the world of high-stakes antiques dealing and featuring an interesting niece-aunt team of amateur sleuths. Unlike other reviewers, I appreciated the narrator shifts and thought they added to the insight and enjoyment of the reading experience. The found-family vibes, the thoughts on aging, the reflections on past mistakes and course correcting, the plucky courage of the elderly aunt and the reemerging analytical courage of the middle-aged niece — all work to give this a little more depth and intrigue than a typical cozy mystery might have. If this is the beginning of a series, I'd definitely check out the next one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Blood, Classism, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury
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