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and_cats's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
felinity's review against another edition
1.0
It has all the elements of a cozy mystery (a tea/coffee shop, a cat, a small town where every store seems to have a cutesy name, and "characters") but didn't quite make it.
Krissy runs Death By Coffee, a bookstore/coffee shop apparently named after her mystery-writing father's most well-known novel, so when a book club meets for discussion she doesn't think much of it. Then the rival team appears, and before long, there's been a murder. (Honestly, that's not a spoiler.)
Naturally Krissy feels she has to investigate, and thus the story really begins.
But if ever a book screamed, "Leave it to the professionals!" and "Just quit already!", this was it. I found myself incredibly frustrated with Krissy, amazed at how everyone just seemed happy to spill secrets to her at a second's notice, and generally incredulous.
Give this one a miss.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Krissy runs Death By Coffee, a bookstore/coffee shop apparently named after her mystery-writing father's most well-known novel, so when a book club meets for discussion she doesn't think much of it. Then the rival team appears, and before long, there's been a murder. (Honestly, that's not a spoiler.)
Naturally Krissy feels she has to investigate, and thus the story really begins.
But if ever a book screamed, "Leave it to the professionals!" and "Just quit already!", this was it. I found myself incredibly frustrated with Krissy, amazed at how everyone just seemed happy to spill secrets to her at a second's notice, and generally incredulous.
Give this one a miss.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
jkonczak's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
auntblh's review against another edition
2.0
I started listening to this series because I had received a later book in the series (#9) in a subscription box. I generally like to read series from the beginning. I'm not going to be able to listen to the books in between because Krissy is really annoying me. I *might* try to read book I received but no guarantees.
chuckdolton's review against another edition
2.0
The MC is clearly delusional and a narcissist. I think she should seek mental help. The police in this town are also on major power trips
kppn114's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? No
2.25
shallowgal00's review against another edition
4.0
Lighthearted and quick read, all that is needed with a cozy
slferg's review against another edition
2.0
Krissy is coming across as really stupid - quite embarrassing. She's always trying to solve mysteries and not doing a great job. In fact, she always accused the wrong person and then discovers the real murderer when the person comes after her. She disvovers clues by breaking and entering and keeps them from the police, especially when she should hand them over as quickly as she can when they come to her by accident. So far, I don't think much of her intelligence or sense. I will proba ly resd one more since I already have it, but if she doesn't improve, I think I'll give up on her.
lpinney12's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thehodgenator's review against another edition
4.0
In this sequel, Erikson does not disappoint.
We are thrust back into Krissy's Death by Coffee shop world, only this time, the murder happens in her shop.
So what happens when Rita shows up to the shop with a cardboard cut out of Krissy's famous mystery writing dad? Well, Krissy sneaks in and steals it, of course. After all, who wants a cardboard cut out of their dad in their shop?
The problem? This is what leads her to be the #1 murder suspect in the new case, thanks to her nosy neighbor.
The dialogue is funny - I laughed out loud several times - and the plot is nicely paced for a cozy. Overall, I feel the author is getting his feet under him as he develops the series, and I'm looking forward to Death by Pumpkin Spice next fall.
We are thrust back into Krissy's Death by Coffee shop world, only this time, the murder happens in her shop.
So what happens when Rita shows up to the shop with a cardboard cut out of Krissy's famous mystery writing dad? Well, Krissy sneaks in and steals it, of course. After all, who wants a cardboard cut out of their dad in their shop?
The problem? This is what leads her to be the #1 murder suspect in the new case, thanks to her nosy neighbor.
The dialogue is funny - I laughed out loud several times - and the plot is nicely paced for a cozy. Overall, I feel the author is getting his feet under him as he develops the series, and I'm looking forward to Death by Pumpkin Spice next fall.