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hugbandit7's review
5.0
Mysteries and chocolate...a winning combination in my book!
This is the fourth book in the Bean to Bar mystery series, and each book has been a delight to read. It has also made me drool all over my eReader, imaging what it would be like to take a bite of the various chocolates, pastries, and so much more.
Felicity is not a willing sleuth, but she knows that if things need to progress on schedule for this museum exhibit, she will have to roll up her sleeves and help Arlo and the police force discover the true killer behind it all. There is no shortage of suspects, and while many seem unlikely, the killer does lurk among them. I wasn't sure who to pin as the killer, and I don't think I got this one right despite my best efforts!
One of the key characters in solving this mystery is a cockatoo named Renoir. He loves to chat and spots off all sorts of phrases that he could only have heard in a heated moment between the killer and the deceased. He is also, apparently, quite an artist, and I would be quite interested to see what he can "paint."
There is still a love triangle going on between Felicity, Logan, and Arlo. In the first few books, Arlo has a girlfriend but realizes that his past with Felicity is still there, bringing them together. Logan has quite the skill set that complements Felicity and even Arlo. He has a somewhat secretive past, and I wonder if that will ever become a problem. I don't blame her for moving slowly to figure out what she wants since she is sometimes still reeling from the loss of her husband. Thankfully, both of these men understand that and are giving her time to decide where she wants her life to go. But how much time will they give her? This book has a few surprises regarding her love life, and I can't wait to see where it leads.
I have really enjoyed this series thus far and learned many new things about chocolate. While I'm not about to try 3-D printing a giant chocolate statue, the process is intriguing.
I was glad to see a few familiar faces return to this book. I wonder which of the next books will contain Autumn's wedding and what could possibly happen if Felicity gets tied up in investigating another murder.
Great series, and we give this book 5 paws up.
This is the fourth book in the Bean to Bar mystery series, and each book has been a delight to read. It has also made me drool all over my eReader, imaging what it would be like to take a bite of the various chocolates, pastries, and so much more.
Felicity is not a willing sleuth, but she knows that if things need to progress on schedule for this museum exhibit, she will have to roll up her sleeves and help Arlo and the police force discover the true killer behind it all. There is no shortage of suspects, and while many seem unlikely, the killer does lurk among them. I wasn't sure who to pin as the killer, and I don't think I got this one right despite my best efforts!
One of the key characters in solving this mystery is a cockatoo named Renoir. He loves to chat and spots off all sorts of phrases that he could only have heard in a heated moment between the killer and the deceased. He is also, apparently, quite an artist, and I would be quite interested to see what he can "paint."
There is still a love triangle going on between Felicity, Logan, and Arlo. In the first few books, Arlo has a girlfriend but realizes that his past with Felicity is still there, bringing them together. Logan has quite the skill set that complements Felicity and even Arlo. He has a somewhat secretive past, and I wonder if that will ever become a problem. I don't blame her for moving slowly to figure out what she wants since she is sometimes still reeling from the loss of her husband. Thankfully, both of these men understand that and are giving her time to decide where she wants her life to go. But how much time will they give her? This book has a few surprises regarding her love life, and I can't wait to see where it leads.
I have really enjoyed this series thus far and learned many new things about chocolate. While I'm not about to try 3-D printing a giant chocolate statue, the process is intriguing.
I was glad to see a few familiar faces return to this book. I wonder which of the next books will contain Autumn's wedding and what could possibly happen if Felicity gets tied up in investigating another murder.
Great series, and we give this book 5 paws up.
jen_baroness_mom's review
4.0
A Shot in the 80% Dark by Amber Royer is a delicious mystery filled with unique characters.
Felicity is our sleuth, but she is also the co-owner of Greetings and Felicitations, a bean-to-bar chocolate shop in Galveston, Texas. She is a widow, but now she is in a love triangle and needs to decide which man she wants to hold that special spot in her life. Felicity wants a place where she can be happy, and others can be there to enjoy it too. Chocolate is, of course, a fabulous comfort food, so why not go to a chocolate shop?
I like Felicity; she is sometimes hard on herself. At times, she doesn't seem to have much self-esteem. She makes these wonderful chocolate treats. Felicity has some really great friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. I like that she was willing to help out by taking care of the cockatoo. Felicity is working on getting over her husband and being in the present. I feel like she has grown throughout this installment. Which of the men in her life will she choose? I hope the author doesn't drag it out too long.
At the museum, building the sculpture of a ship, the power goes out, and it sounds like a shot is fired. When the lights come back up, two people are dead. But who is the actual target, Hernan or Amalie? This incident is a massive setback for Felicity and the chocolate shop with the museum shut down. She can't complete the sculpture, and they will be out lots of money. What can she do other than figure out who killed them and get the museum open again? There are lots of things going on besides the mystery, like the making of a cookbook, lots of chocolate treats, scuba diving, and so much more.
I enjoyed A Shot in the 80% Dark by Amber Royer, and my rating is four stars. Ms. Royer doesn't include recipes in the book but shares a link to her website where you can get them. This is an interesting series with lots of moving pieces. I find it is original and very forward-thinking.
Prize: (1) Signed Copy - A Shot in the 80% Dark (Bean to Bar Mysteries) by Amber Royer (U.S. Only)
Will Felicity figure out why Hernan was killed before the police do?
Felicity
Felicity is our sleuth, but she is also the co-owner of Greetings and Felicitations, a bean-to-bar chocolate shop in Galveston, Texas. She is a widow, but now she is in a love triangle and needs to decide which man she wants to hold that special spot in her life. Felicity wants a place where she can be happy, and others can be there to enjoy it too. Chocolate is, of course, a fabulous comfort food, so why not go to a chocolate shop?
I like Felicity; she is sometimes hard on herself. At times, she doesn't seem to have much self-esteem. She makes these wonderful chocolate treats. Felicity has some really great friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. I like that she was willing to help out by taking care of the cockatoo. Felicity is working on getting over her husband and being in the present. I feel like she has grown throughout this installment. Which of the men in her life will she choose? I hope the author doesn't drag it out too long.
The Mystery
At the museum, building the sculpture of a ship, the power goes out, and it sounds like a shot is fired. When the lights come back up, two people are dead. But who is the actual target, Hernan or Amalie? This incident is a massive setback for Felicity and the chocolate shop with the museum shut down. She can't complete the sculpture, and they will be out lots of money. What can she do other than figure out who killed them and get the museum open again? There are lots of things going on besides the mystery, like the making of a cookbook, lots of chocolate treats, scuba diving, and so much more.
Four Stars
I enjoyed A Shot in the 80% Dark by Amber Royer, and my rating is four stars. Ms. Royer doesn't include recipes in the book but shares a link to her website where you can get them. This is an interesting series with lots of moving pieces. I find it is original and very forward-thinking.
Bean to Bar Mysteries
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