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skullfullofbooks's review
3.0
I'm glad that I'm getting to the end of this series, to be caught up and then not buy any new ones. Something has changed in the course of the series to start tackling multiple big political topics in each book. I personally don't consider politics like that to be huge parts of cozy mysteries, but others might like the change.
This story suffered from forcing Lucy out of investigating, saddling her with new age parenting issues, and trying to create a more complex story but failing to actually deliver. The mystery was easily solved with blatant clues, though I'm not really sure what would have been found in the situation that was dreaded. The ending was abrupt, and while I liked the overall message for women's rights, I did not like how unfinished and coincidental everything seemed.
This story suffered from forcing Lucy out of investigating, saddling her with new age parenting issues, and trying to create a more complex story but failing to actually deliver. The mystery was easily solved with blatant clues, though I'm not really sure what would have been found in the situation that was dreaded. The ending was abrupt, and while I liked the overall message for women's rights, I did not like how unfinished and coincidental everything seemed.
beachbumbookworm's review
3.0
It had been a while since my last visit to Tinker’s Cove, Maine to see Lucy and Bill Stone. What better time to catch up then Halloween and the town celebrating the giant pumpkin festival? Lucy was preparing to cover the festival for the paper, and Bill was planning on entering a couple events including the pumpkin catapult in which pumpkins are catapulted at an old dodge. He has been working on the mechanics of building the catapult with his not so liked friend Ev. The morning of the big event Ev doesn’t show, and an annoyed Bill goes at it alone. During the event a pumpkin pounds the old dodge springing open the trunk which holds a dead Ev. No wonder he didn’t show up that morning. Ev had much more going on then building catapults...turns out he had an entire greenhouse of pot @ his place, and the police believe Ev and Bill were more than just catapult building partners. When Bill became a primary suspect I knew my trip was turning into more than just taking Patrick trick or treating…
My thoughts:
Candy Corn Murder is the 22nd book in the Lucy Stone series, so I would say Meier is doing something right! I; however, have mixed feelings about this series. I like the small-town atmosphere of Tinker’s Cove. I especially enjoyed the Halloween setting, and loved the different events at the giant pumpkin festival. I do not love the characters of this series. In particular I dislike Bill...who is not anywhere close to cozy...he is a jerk. As well as the new addition of Heidi...who might have solely been written to annoy me. I don’t feel like there is a good bunch of secondary characters to support Lucy. It frustrated me that I was halfway through the book before the murder took place. It makes the investigation feel rushed and not the center of the story which classifies itself as a murder mystery.
I know this is a very popular series, and a lot of cozy fans will enjoy this new installment.
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My thoughts:
Candy Corn Murder is the 22nd book in the Lucy Stone series, so I would say Meier is doing something right! I; however, have mixed feelings about this series. I like the small-town atmosphere of Tinker’s Cove. I especially enjoyed the Halloween setting, and loved the different events at the giant pumpkin festival. I do not love the characters of this series. In particular I dislike Bill...who is not anywhere close to cozy...he is a jerk. As well as the new addition of Heidi...who might have solely been written to annoy me. I don’t feel like there is a good bunch of secondary characters to support Lucy. It frustrated me that I was halfway through the book before the murder took place. It makes the investigation feel rushed and not the center of the story which classifies itself as a murder mystery.
I know this is a very popular series, and a lot of cozy fans will enjoy this new installment.
For more book fun subscribe to my blog @: http://beachbumbookworm.com/
thejoyfulbookblogger's review
4.0
Candy Corn Murder is a Halloween themed Lucy Stone mystery. A small town called Tinker’s Cove is gearing up to have their first annual Giant Pumpkin Fest and everyone’s freaking out. The men in town are overly protective of their growing pumpkins when things start to go wrong in the days leading up to the competition. There’s all sorts of murder happening, both pumpkin and man. When Lucy’s husband ends up as a prime suspect, it’s up to her to do some sleuthing. Can she figure out in time who’s behind the murder and what their motive was?
This was a well-written and developed murder mystery that was quite enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed that the back book cover description gave away too many details pertaining to the murder, but I enjoyed reading along to find out why he was murdered and how it happened. This was the 22nd novel in the Lucy Stone Mystery series but, as I did, can be read alone.
This was a well-written and developed murder mystery that was quite enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed that the back book cover description gave away too many details pertaining to the murder, but I enjoyed reading along to find out why he was murdered and how it happened. This was the 22nd novel in the Lucy Stone Mystery series but, as I did, can be read alone.
skinnypenguin's review against another edition
3.0
Lucy and her husband are taking care of their grandson and she has to deal with the rules her daughter in law has set. While coping with that and her job her husband gets involved with a shady character while building a catapult for the local pumpkin festival. The man ends up dead and her husband is blamed. Lots of other strange things have happened in town trying to sabotage the festival. Lucy sets out to prove her husband innocent and get to the bottom of what is happening in town.
amythebookbat's review against another edition
4.0
I was going to say 3.5 stars, but the scene at the end with the "Take Back the Night" march for domestic violence earned the extra half star to make it to 4. I am a survivor of domestic violence, so I felt that the scene was very important. As for the rest of the book, it was pretty much the usual Lucy Stone case. Something happens, Lucy gets involved in it, gets in trouble, solves the mystery. I do enjoy the series and have yet to read any of it in order, but it doesn't seem to matter too much, except for the time line of the kids growing up.
rickus90's review against another edition
2.0
I did not enjoy this story sadly enough. Full review over here: https://rickusbookshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/13/arc-review-candy-corn-murder-by-leslie-meier-lucy-stone-22/
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