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Summers End by Juneau Black

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bwark21's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.5

I adore the Shady Hollow Mystery series. I will say this was my least favorite of the series. The main reason being I missed hearing about so many of the characters I have grown to love. I thought it was great they introduced us to new characters, but felt there were too many and it was difficult to really get to know them. That said, the story was still everything I love about this series. Light hearted, sweet, full of whimsy…while still solving a mystery!

ruronisai's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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vsbedford's review

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4.0

We follow Vera and Lenore to Summers End where, inevitably, the two friends get caught up in murder, intrigue, and a vast criminal network. A fan of the series will be happy to know that the hallmarks are all there - general coziness, nice descriptions of food, and a mystery that is twisty but also plays fair with the reader. To be honest, I'm never very good at figuring out the killer/criminal, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that my suspicions were correct. Now, what's new and notable for this entry? 1) A change of scenery - it's fun to see Vera negotiate a community where the creatures don't already know and trust her. 2) A deepening and expansion of the world in the archaeological site. I appreciate that the authors are taking the time to color in details and history. 3) Perhaps the glimmer of a long term villain/criminal syndicate? Maybe? We'll have to see in future installments!

I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.