Reviews

Summers End by Juneau Black

ruronisai's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Blood

vsbedford's review

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.

jeedmonds's review

medium-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

4.25

pamela_'s review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love this series it’s a perfect comfy mystery. 

elienneg's review

adventurous relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

beanie_ds9's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

racheldekeyser's review

4.0

So cute!

jenmurray's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

4.0

anoramarie's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a more complex story than some of the previous books in the series. 

catopeace's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0