A review by booklvrkat
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 Cozy. Mystery. Spirits. Family Folklore. Humorous. Non-steamy Romance. Smalltown Vibes. I liked this story. Although it’s a bit of a slow pace, that doesn’t take away from the story, in fact, it adds to that Texas drawl of the book. Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes, and where there is a Cassidy woman there is soon to be trouble. There are some emotional moments, especially when Harlow is talking with her family members and when her best friend Josie talks about her soon to be husband. I really liked that the author spun the tale like thread on a bobbin (ß my mom will be so proud of this description), and it unraveled faster than a kitten playing with a ball of yarn. Harlow designs clothes, and she knows what compliments a person and what will make her shine. She is not a detective by any means, but she’s a woman ready to do anything to help her best friend save her wedding, and if that means finding a killer…well, what’s a gal to do? 

 

Favorite Quote: “To leave the dress undone was the equivalent of starting a book and not finishing it. I couldn’t leave characters hanging in my mind with no conclusion to their story.” 

 

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