A review by piperhath
Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Synopsis: 
 
It’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect. 
 
After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he’s innocent. Especially when he’s found at the scene of another murder. 
 
With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled. 
 
My thoughts: 
 
I really enjoyed this cosy, debut thriller from Sydney Leigh! It was so easy to listen to and kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself dying to know what happened next and wanted to listen to it all the time. The story had the perfect balance of mystery mixed with humour which as a Gen Z, I found just perfect without seeming cringy. The boat load of characters were also easy to follow as they were quite distinct in their own way and wasn't confusing. 
 
While I did predict the killer, it didn't make the story any less enjoyable! I was still very interested how the rest of the story unfolded and if the police found out who did it. 
 
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for sending me a copy of this one to review! It was so easy to binge read, set in a picturesque B&B I would kill to stay in.