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Sign Off by Patricia McLinn
3.0
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I liked Elizabeth as a main character. She was gutsy and bold without coming off as unlikable She might not make too many friends in small-town Wyoming, but she never really reads as anything other than determined and strong-willed. She's gruff, and she complains about her surroundings a lot, but at the end of the day, she does what's right, by the case and by herself. And after her personal life crumbled, she's solely focused on rebuilding her career, which means that she's not out to make friends -- or more than friends -- in the first place.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Sometimes I felt like there were a bit too many details and red herrings crammed in there which could have been whittled down a bit more. It can be confusing at times -- there are a lot of characters to keep track of and a lot of details to remember -- but untangling a murder plot that touches just about every corner of the town can be difficult. But overall, I found myself invested in the outcome of the story, and kind of surprised at who the murderer turns out to be. It was a real (virtual) page turner, and while it wasn't always packed with action, each scene raised new questions for the characters and the reader. This is the first book in a series and with Elizabeth finally warming up to life in Wyoming, I'm curious to see what she winds up facing next.
I liked Elizabeth as a main character. She was gutsy and bold without coming off as unlikable She might not make too many friends in small-town Wyoming, but she never really reads as anything other than determined and strong-willed. She's gruff, and she complains about her surroundings a lot, but at the end of the day, she does what's right, by the case and by herself. And after her personal life crumbled, she's solely focused on rebuilding her career, which means that she's not out to make friends -- or more than friends -- in the first place.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Sometimes I felt like there were a bit too many details and red herrings crammed in there which could have been whittled down a bit more. It can be confusing at times -- there are a lot of characters to keep track of and a lot of details to remember -- but untangling a murder plot that touches just about every corner of the town can be difficult. But overall, I found myself invested in the outcome of the story, and kind of surprised at who the murderer turns out to be. It was a real (virtual) page turner, and while it wasn't always packed with action, each scene raised new questions for the characters and the reader. This is the first book in a series and with Elizabeth finally warming up to life in Wyoming, I'm curious to see what she winds up facing next.