A review by cozy_goth
Death at St Jude's by Mary Grand, Mary Grand

4.0

Having a main character who is grandmother age was a refreshing choice, and I liked that she was also navigating changes and problems in her own life while trying to put all of the puzzle pieces together. There are a lot of characters in this book, but I was mostly able to keep them organized in my mind, with only a few misunderstandings here and there. Though this is the second book in a series, I was able to get a good understanding of the main character and her situation without having read the first.

The mystery was done well, with enough hints and small reveals that the final reveal was gratifying. I was not able to guess the killer, but I also did not think that it came completely out of left field. The stakes were high enough that I’m not sure I would classify this as a cozy mystery, but it also wasn’t quite intense enough where I would call it a suspense book either. Those looking for a quick whodunnit murder mystery with a unique main character will find this book a great read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. This is my honest review.

4/5 Murder makes for a complicated “fresh start.”