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sg911911's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a fun series and I look forward to each new book. I love the premise because it is not one that is common for cozy mysteries. Who knew that you could get into so much trouble with garage sales. Unfortunately for Sarah, trouble just seems to continue to find her. This time around she is organizing a sports equipment swap for the local school when trouble begins. Her attack while organizing the items starts a series of mishaps which include murder and attempted murder. Once again, Sarah is asked to help an innocent person clear their name. With the help of her friends, old and new, she uncovers clues, with plenty of twists and turns thrown in, that lead her to uncover the killer's identity in a dramatic fashion.
I think Sarah is a fun main characters. She is surrounded by a terrific cast of secondary characters that no only support her, but often times join in her attempts to solve the cases. I also liked that we get to see her deal with being on her own and not in a relationship. It was nice to see her find her inner strength and move on with her life.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley. I will definitely be back to see what the next garage sale has in store for Sarah.
I think Sarah is a fun main characters. She is surrounded by a terrific cast of secondary characters that no only support her, but often times join in her attempts to solve the cases. I also liked that we get to see her deal with being on her own and not in a relationship. It was nice to see her find her inner strength and move on with her life.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley. I will definitely be back to see what the next garage sale has in store for Sarah.
lunifur's review against another edition
5.0
**I voluntarily read this ARC**
This series gets better and better with each book. There is so much going on in this book, but it never gets overwhelming. I was a little sad that there wasn't really a focus on the military this time. I really liked the balance of humor and mystery.
This series gets better and better with each book. There is so much going on in this book, but it never gets overwhelming. I was a little sad that there wasn't really a focus on the military this time. I really liked the balance of humor and mystery.
sleeplessbookexplorer's review against another edition
5.0
Even though this was book 5 in the series I was able to understand who the main person was and her role within the book. Although, I was sad to find out this was the 5th one and I haven't read the others; I will be looking to read the first four :)
The main character has an odd job. She is a virtual garage seller & she helps people do their own garage sells. I have never heard of the job but it works for her. This combined with her ability to stick her nose in places that it doesn't belong causes her to stumble upon a murder scene while she is trying to set up a community auction for the local elementary school. She was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. I liked this book because of the humor and story line. There was hardly any romance which is was good but I was hoping she and Ryne would be together by the end. No such luck. Maybe it's her and Seth though. Hm. Ryne seems sexier with his Irish accent. I loved this book! It was such a great read that I hardly wanted to put it down. I ended up reading it in one day.
I received this book complimentary to review it. #IknowWhatYouBidLastSummer #NetGalley
The main character has an odd job. She is a virtual garage seller & she helps people do their own garage sells. I have never heard of the job but it works for her. This combined with her ability to stick her nose in places that it doesn't belong causes her to stumble upon a murder scene while she is trying to set up a community auction for the local elementary school. She was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. I liked this book because of the humor and story line. There was hardly any romance which is was good but I was hoping she and Ryne would be together by the end. No such luck. Maybe it's her and Seth though. Hm. Ryne seems sexier with his Irish accent. I loved this book! It was such a great read that I hardly wanted to put it down. I ended up reading it in one day.
I received this book complimentary to review it. #IknowWhatYouBidLastSummer #NetGalley
karen_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
Sarah Winston is running a little bit different sale; this time, she's helping a school raise some funds. Most of the items are used sports items but she also gets some high ticket items like a signed jersey. Too bad she's knocked over the head the night before the sale and most of the more highly priced items are stolen. And the day of the sale, Sarah finds the school's principal dead in a back room.
There are enough layers to make this story interesting but not so many that any of the stories get lost. I really like that CJ is gone, the will-they-won't-they of that whole relationship is more annoying than intriguing. And there are parts of this story that get a little repetitive. Maybe it's the whole series but I feel like every other book gets good.
There are enough layers to make this story interesting but not so many that any of the stories get lost. I really like that CJ is gone, the will-they-won't-they of that whole relationship is more annoying than intriguing. And there are parts of this story that get a little repetitive. Maybe it's the whole series but I feel like every other book gets good.
debrajoreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of those series that I just cannot get enough of. I am binging the series and I never want to catch up. The setting, the characters, the plot... everything about it makes you feel like starting the next book is just like getting together with old friends.
In this installment, Sarah is all on her again. I am not a fan of love triangles but it works in this series. I could never pick, Team CJ or Team Seth. Well now that CJ is gone (I can't believe he really left, even though I think he will be back), Sarah is keeping busy with her garage sale business. She was asked to head up the school swap and silent auction. What she didn't expect to sign up for was an attack, theft, and a new murder to investigate. She is also "investigating" who in town has the best lasagna for Angelo.
I found this book to be a little more emotional than the others. I felt Sarah's rejection and loneliness. I do love that she has so many friends and that everyone seems to be there for her, well except the killers when she is sleuthing around.
I cannot wait to jump right back in; starting The Gun Also Rises, Book 6.
I have both the digital (from NetGalley) and audio versions of this book. Hillary Huber, who is one of my most favorite narrators, does and phenomenal job with this series.
In this installment, Sarah is all on her again. I am not a fan of love triangles but it works in this series. I could never pick, Team CJ or Team Seth. Well now that CJ is gone (I can't believe he really left, even though I think he will be back), Sarah is keeping busy with her garage sale business. She was asked to head up the school swap and silent auction. What she didn't expect to sign up for was an attack, theft, and a new murder to investigate. She is also "investigating" who in town has the best lasagna for Angelo.
I found this book to be a little more emotional than the others. I felt Sarah's rejection and loneliness. I do love that she has so many friends and that everyone seems to be there for her, well except the killers when she is sleuthing around.
I cannot wait to jump right back in; starting The Gun Also Rises, Book 6.
I have both the digital (from NetGalley) and audio versions of this book. Hillary Huber, who is one of my most favorite narrators, does and phenomenal job with this series.
dollycas's review against another edition
5.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Happy Dance! I am all caught up on this series!
Sarah has taken on the schools athletic swap meet. Who knew arranging bats, balls, and hockey sticks could be such a huge undertaking and dangerous too. The night before the event Sarah is working late when she is attacked and several items, including the expensive silent auction items, are stolen. The following day is even worse when Sarah finds the school superintendent has been killed. The murder has to be someone involved at the school, maybe even someone on the school board. Can Sarah find the killer before the police? Maybe she can ask a few questions while organizing and running a garage sale for a wife of one of the board members. Or maybe she should just stay out of it . . . like that would ever happen 🙂
Sarah Winston is a such a great character. She has become an expert at garage sales, thrift stores, swap meets, and online buy and sell sites. I wish I had half her knowledge and energy. She has also become quite adept at solving murder mysteries. People open up to her in a way they never open up to police. She also has no problem asking for help from Mike ‘the Big Cheese’ Titone, but she just may be pushing him a little too far. Her romantic life has had been in flux since this series started and I still have hope that she will end up with the man I have been rooted for.
Solving the murder and the thefts has Sarah running all over the place and not thinking about the danger she is putting herself in. She is warned several times, but her independence makes her act without thinking the situation through. The author takes us on a journey as Sarah uncovers more secrets and lies. A couple of corkscrew twists really has my eyes glued to the pages.
In addition to the main mystery, there is a subplot that had me almost rolling on the floor laughing. All I can say is lasagna! The lengths Sarah goes to for her friends was not only funny but heartwarming and made me very hungry. Guess what we had for supper the night after I finished this book.
I love the way Sherry Harris writes. She describes everything in such a way that it is like watching a movie. Her characters feel like old friends, you want to get involved in their lives. She plots the story so well with perfect amounts of suspense and humor. She draws us in and holds our attention making it almost impossible to take a break from the story for food or sleep. Her worldbuilding is excellent.
I have enjoyed this entire series and highly recommend them all.
Happy Dance! I am all caught up on this series!
Sarah has taken on the schools athletic swap meet. Who knew arranging bats, balls, and hockey sticks could be such a huge undertaking and dangerous too. The night before the event Sarah is working late when she is attacked and several items, including the expensive silent auction items, are stolen. The following day is even worse when Sarah finds the school superintendent has been killed. The murder has to be someone involved at the school, maybe even someone on the school board. Can Sarah find the killer before the police? Maybe she can ask a few questions while organizing and running a garage sale for a wife of one of the board members. Or maybe she should just stay out of it . . . like that would ever happen 🙂
Sarah Winston is a such a great character. She has become an expert at garage sales, thrift stores, swap meets, and online buy and sell sites. I wish I had half her knowledge and energy. She has also become quite adept at solving murder mysteries. People open up to her in a way they never open up to police. She also has no problem asking for help from Mike ‘the Big Cheese’ Titone, but she just may be pushing him a little too far. Her romantic life has had been in flux since this series started and I still have hope that she will end up with the man I have been rooted for.
Solving the murder and the thefts has Sarah running all over the place and not thinking about the danger she is putting herself in. She is warned several times, but her independence makes her act without thinking the situation through. The author takes us on a journey as Sarah uncovers more secrets and lies. A couple of corkscrew twists really has my eyes glued to the pages.
In addition to the main mystery, there is a subplot that had me almost rolling on the floor laughing. All I can say is lasagna! The lengths Sarah goes to for her friends was not only funny but heartwarming and made me very hungry. Guess what we had for supper the night after I finished this book.
I love the way Sherry Harris writes. She describes everything in such a way that it is like watching a movie. Her characters feel like old friends, you want to get involved in their lives. She plots the story so well with perfect amounts of suspense and humor. She draws us in and holds our attention making it almost impossible to take a break from the story for food or sleep. Her worldbuilding is excellent.
I have enjoyed this entire series and highly recommend them all.
mrskatiefitz's review against another edition
5.0
Though this is the fifth book of this series, it is the first one I have read. Despite not being familiar with the characters or setting, I found it very easy to jump right into this story. I liked the main character, Sarah, instantly. The first person point of view helped me connect with her right away, and I enjoyed getting to know her backstory (including a recent divorce from ex-husband CJ) as well as her new friends in her adopted hometown (especially the DiNapolis, who own an Italian restaurant and send Sarah to spy on their competition). I especially liked that Sarah is tough and independent, but with a sense of humility that makes her feel very human and relatable.
Sarah's garage sale business is also an interesting part of the story. It gives her a lot of reasons to interact with many different people and to work in many different environments so the author has lots of possibilities to work with. I genuinely enjoyed all the details about setting up swap meets and meeting online buyers and sellers in person. I also liked that Sarah associates with some people whose backgrounds are a little bit dubious, as it makes it feel more plausible that she might stumble into a murder investigation. It adds a lot to a mystery when some of the supporting characters could be either allies or suspects.
The writing in this book is fresh and light. The subplots are as entertaining as the mystery itself, and the supporting characters are people I enjoyed spending time with. Now that I have discovered this wonderful series, I plan to go back and read the titles I've missed. And I'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment!
Sarah's garage sale business is also an interesting part of the story. It gives her a lot of reasons to interact with many different people and to work in many different environments so the author has lots of possibilities to work with. I genuinely enjoyed all the details about setting up swap meets and meeting online buyers and sellers in person. I also liked that Sarah associates with some people whose backgrounds are a little bit dubious, as it makes it feel more plausible that she might stumble into a murder investigation. It adds a lot to a mystery when some of the supporting characters could be either allies or suspects.
The writing in this book is fresh and light. The subplots are as entertaining as the mystery itself, and the supporting characters are people I enjoyed spending time with. Now that I have discovered this wonderful series, I plan to go back and read the titles I've missed. And I'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment!
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