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lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
Great start to a new series...I'm very excited to get into the others. Jack Shepard (LOL Lost alert!) and his hard-boiled '40s slang makes me laugh out loud.
croberts17's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
debjazzergal's review against another edition
2.0
This cozy mystery started out really slow for me. After a while, I began to enjoy the premise of the ghost in the bookstore. I would definitely read her again, but am rather surprised at how different her style is in this series as compared to her other series (Coffee House). Right now, I'm enjoying the Coffee House series more than this one which was rather surprising.
manda7179's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book.. By the second chapter I was hooked. I couple relate to Pen. She was a well written character who was human. She always questioned herself and wrestled with the loss of her parents and and brother.. Jack cracked me up.. I could picture him restless pulling pranks on unsuspecting customers at the book store. I can't wait to read the second one.. It should be delivered tomorrow. If you are a fan of mystery, quick aaracastoc wit and genuine fun, check this book out. I enjoy the Coffee house mystery series as well, and the same author writes both, so bonus for me.
jshep77's review against another edition
4.0
A good cozy mystery when you are looking for some light reading. It was hard for me to get into at first but by the end I was hooked. I'm very glad to have found a new (to me) cozy series!
calistaw's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rumpelteazer's review
4.0
After reading the Epigraph I wasn't sure I would like this book. Jack, the ghost of the title, was killed in 1949 and speaks in a too stereotypical way of that era. I'm glad I kept reading because I did really enjoy this book.
Not the greatest detective book ever, nor a great literary work, but a very entertaining read nonetheless.
Not the greatest detective book ever, nor a great literary work, but a very entertaining read nonetheless.
bluespirit's review
3.0
TW: suicide
Penelope mentioned how a week before her husband committed suicide he seemed more organized & upbeat. This is a common trait of people who have a plan to kill themselves. They can seem happier, give away some of their important belongings, be more outgoing, etc. If you know someone who is dealing with depression & they all of a sudden are acting like this, don't be afraid to talk to them about it. Asking someone about suicide won't plant the idea in their head or encourage them do it.
Penelope mentioned how a week before her husband committed suicide he seemed more organized & upbeat. This is a common trait of people who have a plan to kill themselves. They can seem happier, give away some of their important belongings, be more outgoing, etc. If you know someone who is dealing with depression & they all of a sudden are acting like this, don't be afraid to talk to them about it. Asking someone about suicide won't plant the idea in their head or encourage them do it.
margaretkearney's review against another edition
4.0
Really good start to the series.The killer was a bit easy to guess but I like the relationship between the hero and heroine.Good fun read.