A review by grace_astudentreading
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This book was somehow both adorable and thrilling, with a perfect balance between the two that speaks to strong writing. It blew my expectations away, especially when I reached the end and realized the balance had never been broken. Alongside the strong writing, this book had incredibly strong characters. I loved all three Rubicon women. Lana is a true force of nature, brimming with determination. It was so much fun watching her solve a murder by shear force of will. While Beth was definitely quite different from Lana, I loved her just as much, She is kind and caring and steady, and I want her rock garden. And last but certainly not least we have Jack. Jack is the glue that manages to bring Lana and Beth back together. She is also so fierce, with a fantastic dream for her future. All together the Rubicon women manage to come together and be a family, albite a messy one. My one critique was in regards to the plot. Some things just felt too obvious, while other’s seemed a bit of a stretch. But overall I really enjoyed this book.