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A review by leandrathetbrzero
Board to Death by C.J. Connor
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
*BOOK RATING CATCH UP #15/54 😳*
Thank you Kensington and CJ Connor for a gifted ARC in exchange for this honest review!
I read this book in late July/early August, and it was the perfect quozy when I needed a bit of an easy-going, mindless read. The story follows Ben as he begins to pick himself up after divorcing his husband and moving back to Salt Lake City to support his father's board game shop. The themes of family and community were wholesome, and Ben's reactions to encountering a corpse felt refreshingly accurate. It's simply lovely to see that more and more queer voices are entering the cozy mystery arena!
To whom would I recommend this?
The mystery plot was quite predictable, so I wouldn't recommend this book to those who require a complex, difficult-to-solve murder for reading enjoyment. I gave it 4 stars nonetheless, because I was won over by Ben, her father, and the setting as a whole.
With that said, if you read cozies for their simplicity, heart-warming community vibes, and "return-to-normalcy" endings, then I think this first in a brand new series is for you!
Thank you Kensington and CJ Connor for a gifted ARC in exchange for this honest review!
I read this book in late July/early August, and it was the perfect quozy when I needed a bit of an easy-going, mindless read. The story follows Ben as he begins to pick himself up after divorcing his husband and moving back to Salt Lake City to support his father's board game shop. The themes of family and community were wholesome, and Ben's reactions to encountering a corpse felt refreshingly accurate. It's simply lovely to see that more and more queer voices are entering the cozy mystery arena!
To whom would I recommend this?
The mystery plot was quite predictable, so I wouldn't recommend this book to those who require a complex, difficult-to-solve murder for reading enjoyment. I gave it 4 stars nonetheless, because I was won over by Ben, her father, and the setting as a whole.
With that said, if you read cozies for their simplicity, heart-warming community vibes, and "return-to-normalcy" endings, then I think this first in a brand new series is for you!