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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a good read.
Too many mentions of her ex and failed marriage without really getting the full scope of what happened. There was one or two characters that were mentioned by name who only made one appearance that was kind of unnecessary but I might just be being picky.
Not my favorite, I won't read it again but I will read the second book in the series because there was a twist in the main character's personal life and I want to see how that works out.
Too many mentions of her ex and failed marriage without really getting the full scope of what happened. There was one or two characters that were mentioned by name who only made one appearance that was kind of unnecessary but I might just be being picky.
Not my favorite, I won't read it again but I will read the second book in the series because there was a twist in the main character's personal life and I want to see how that works out.
adventurous
mysterious
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:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
What a good story.
Although the MC is a journalist, this is written more like a whodunit, so there are no wanderings into things like lengthy descriptions of things or feelings until they're important. I enjoyed both the focused prose and the extremely good editing. There was only one point where I was told something that just happened, as if I couldn't pick up the significance on my own. And there was only one messy thing that was not mentioned when it was next a potential issue, which is an odd thing to miss in this kind of story. But the concerning moments concerned me, and the scary ones made me read faster, so that's a solid win.
I bought book 2, so onward. :)
Although the MC is a journalist, this is written more like a whodunit, so there are no wanderings into things like lengthy descriptions of things or feelings until they're important. I enjoyed both the focused prose and the extremely good editing. There was only one point where I was told something that just happened, as if I couldn't pick up the significance on my own. And there was only one messy thing that was not mentioned when it was next a potential issue, which is an odd thing to miss in this kind of story. But the concerning moments concerned me, and the scary ones made me read faster, so that's a solid win.
I bought book 2, so onward. :)
Loved it!
Loved the storyline and the characters. Very descriptive! I hope to hear more about these folks (and dog)in the future!
Loved the storyline and the characters. Very descriptive! I hope to hear more about these folks (and dog)in the future!
I didn’t really care for this style of writing. It was hard to follow and the characters weren’t very complex. That said, I didn’t figure out who did it so that is a plus.
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I liked Elizabeth as a main character. She was gutsy and bold without coming off as unlikable She might not make too many friends in small-town Wyoming, but she never really reads as anything other than determined and strong-willed. She's gruff, and she complains about her surroundings a lot, but at the end of the day, she does what's right, by the case and by herself. And after her personal life crumbled, she's solely focused on rebuilding her career, which means that she's not out to make friends -- or more than friends -- in the first place.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Sometimes I felt like there were a bit too many details and red herrings crammed in there which could have been whittled down a bit more. It can be confusing at times -- there are a lot of characters to keep track of and a lot of details to remember -- but untangling a murder plot that touches just about every corner of the town can be difficult. But overall, I found myself invested in the outcome of the story, and kind of surprised at who the murderer turns out to be. It was a real (virtual) page turner, and while it wasn't always packed with action, each scene raised new questions for the characters and the reader. This is the first book in a series and with Elizabeth finally warming up to life in Wyoming, I'm curious to see what she winds up facing next.
I liked Elizabeth as a main character. She was gutsy and bold without coming off as unlikable She might not make too many friends in small-town Wyoming, but she never really reads as anything other than determined and strong-willed. She's gruff, and she complains about her surroundings a lot, but at the end of the day, she does what's right, by the case and by herself. And after her personal life crumbled, she's solely focused on rebuilding her career, which means that she's not out to make friends -- or more than friends -- in the first place.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Sometimes I felt like there were a bit too many details and red herrings crammed in there which could have been whittled down a bit more. It can be confusing at times -- there are a lot of characters to keep track of and a lot of details to remember -- but untangling a murder plot that touches just about every corner of the town can be difficult. But overall, I found myself invested in the outcome of the story, and kind of surprised at who the murderer turns out to be. It was a real (virtual) page turner, and while it wasn't always packed with action, each scene raised new questions for the characters and the reader. This is the first book in a series and with Elizabeth finally warming up to life in Wyoming, I'm curious to see what she winds up facing next.
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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First time reading this author, liked it. Really liked the ending.