Scan barcode
kba76's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was the very definition of a cosy mystery…a simple story that raced along, with little attempt to flesh out the characters.
Our main character is Jane Ladling and she is the proprietor of the town’s oldest cemetery. When a body is discovered on the grounds she embroils herself in the investigation. Along the way she cares for her psycho cat, gets reacquainted with an old friend and indulges in a bit of flirting with the detective sent to investigate the murder.
From start to finish this was the reading equivalent of eating a Galaxy. Easy, momentarily enjoyable but leaving little behind! Still, it fulfils a prompt for a group reading challenge and I can safely say I shan’t be bothering with the rest of the series.
Our main character is Jane Ladling and she is the proprietor of the town’s oldest cemetery. When a body is discovered on the grounds she embroils herself in the investigation. Along the way she cares for her psycho cat, gets reacquainted with an old friend and indulges in a bit of flirting with the detective sent to investigate the murder.
From start to finish this was the reading equivalent of eating a Galaxy. Easy, momentarily enjoyable but leaving little behind! Still, it fulfils a prompt for a group reading challenge and I can safely say I shan’t be bothering with the rest of the series.
kickan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shanayaareads's review against another edition
5.0
This was a cute little story and a pretty quick read.
I like Jane and I absolutely love Conrad. The literal only problem I have with this book isn’t even with the book itself but rather with Jane’s tendency to ramble..and that’s mildly annoying. She’s quirky and while I don’t mind a quirky character…sometimes, as I’ve said before it never pans out as well as people believe it does. It’s not nearly as endearing to me as I’m sure the authors think it is. But I managed to overlook it.
But bedsides that, this was a nice little palate cleanser for me. It was light and easy to get through and a pretty solid story with good romantic tension.
I like Jane and I absolutely love Conrad. The literal only problem I have with this book isn’t even with the book itself but rather with Jane’s tendency to ramble..and that’s mildly annoying. She’s quirky and while I don’t mind a quirky character…sometimes, as I’ve said before it never pans out as well as people believe it does. It’s not nearly as endearing to me as I’m sure the authors think it is. But I managed to overlook it.
But bedsides that, this was a nice little palate cleanser for me. It was light and easy to get through and a pretty solid story with good romantic tension.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit, I placed an extra order with Amazon.de because I forgot to order this book. It's a pity that the Amazon paperbacks are not all available on the Dutch Amazon, but at least it's a good excuse to get more books. And I really really really wanted to read this one! I love Gena Showalter, although I have a lot of catching up to do, and I love the more cozy and romantic mysteries, so I was very excited about this book.
And rightly so! This book was exactly what I had hoped it would be. It was a quick and easy read that helped me forget the time. The mystery in the book wasn't too heavy, although there was an epic and quite spectacular finale eventually. It was the fun kind of mystery, the kind where the girl doing the detectiving isn't too good at it and for sure not organized enough to get it done, which always gives me the feeling that it could go like this if I'd give it a try.
However, it takes the right kind of character to make a not so serious and slightly chaotic search like this work. And our leading lady for sure was that right kind of character. She was light hearted, funny, she was blabbering quite a lot and she had a mind going a thousand miles a minute, but mostly going nowhere. I loved how she just followed her gut, how she was emotional and how she was even slightly naive. She made this story entertaining and special.
Well, she and her two guys. I have no clue what kind of ending these authors have in mind for this series eventually. I can see this end in a menage (or maybe even a reverse harem if more guys are added) and I secretly might hope a little it does. Mostly because both guys are amazing, even though they're quite different. They're for sure both a perfect match for our heroine, having certain personality traits to balance hers out.
I already can't wait for the next book!
And rightly so! This book was exactly what I had hoped it would be. It was a quick and easy read that helped me forget the time. The mystery in the book wasn't too heavy, although there was an epic and quite spectacular finale eventually. It was the fun kind of mystery, the kind where the girl doing the detectiving isn't too good at it and for sure not organized enough to get it done, which always gives me the feeling that it could go like this if I'd give it a try.
However, it takes the right kind of character to make a not so serious and slightly chaotic search like this work. And our leading lady for sure was that right kind of character. She was light hearted, funny, she was blabbering quite a lot and she had a mind going a thousand miles a minute, but mostly going nowhere. I loved how she just followed her gut, how she was emotional and how she was even slightly naive. She made this story entertaining and special.
Well, she and her two guys. I have no clue what kind of ending these authors have in mind for this series eventually. I can see this end in a menage (or maybe even a reverse harem if more guys are added) and I secretly might hope a little it does. Mostly because both guys are amazing, even though they're quite different. They're for sure both a perfect match for our heroine, having certain personality traits to balance hers out.
I already can't wait for the next book!
larasbuzzatto's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
fullof_hopee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75
pinklilly122's review against another edition
5.0
I don't typically read cozy romance, but I couldn't pass up an ARC from 2 of my favorites!
Romancing the Gravestone is a cute, easy, fun read. Jane sets out to clear her name after a body (one that doesn't belong) is found in the cemetery she owns. She gets herself into some silly situations, but her confident awkwardness is both hilarious and somehow adorable.
I usually like more spice with my romance, but there was just enough fun flirtation to keep me wanting more. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Jane, Conrad, and Beau. I can't wait to see where it goes and I kind of love them both.
Overall I thought this was a great start to a cute new series and I look forward to the next one.
Romancing the Gravestone is a cute, easy, fun read. Jane sets out to clear her name after a body (one that doesn't belong) is found in the cemetery she owns. She gets herself into some silly situations, but her confident awkwardness is both hilarious and somehow adorable.
I usually like more spice with my romance, but there was just enough fun flirtation to keep me wanting more. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Jane, Conrad, and Beau. I can't wait to see where it goes and I kind of love them both.
Overall I thought this was a great start to a cute new series and I look forward to the next one.
lareinadehades's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Unfortunately, I cringed a lot with the inner monologue.