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Petals and Poison by Jess Dylan
3.0
PETALS AND POISON by Jess Dylan is the second entry in the cozy Flower House mystery series. When an unexpected group of students from the University of Tennessee show up to view the Flower House’s rare orchids, owner Sierra is caught off guard. Things go further south when the professor leading the tour is murdered on the premises. And her (maybe more than) friend Calvin is the prime suspect.
Although this is only the second book in the series, it has a comfortable, easy, Southern charm vibe. Sierra, her adorable Corgi pup, Gus, her bestie Deena, and her family, including her wise Granny all feel like friends that I’m ready to sit on a porch swing with over some sweet tea and pansy cookies. Granny, with her superstitions and folklore, is so much fun. And I love that Deena and Sierra’s brother Rocky might have a budding romance.
The mystery was well paced with several suspects, a variety of motives, two tense closet scenes, and a couple of great twists that kept me guessing until that final reveal.
This is a fun, charming, gentle read. Perfect reading while you’re cozied up in a warm blanket and a hot beverage.
Although this is only the second book in the series, it has a comfortable, easy, Southern charm vibe. Sierra, her adorable Corgi pup, Gus, her bestie Deena, and her family, including her wise Granny all feel like friends that I’m ready to sit on a porch swing with over some sweet tea and pansy cookies. Granny, with her superstitions and folklore, is so much fun. And I love that Deena and Sierra’s brother Rocky might have a budding romance.
The mystery was well paced with several suspects, a variety of motives, two tense closet scenes, and a couple of great twists that kept me guessing until that final reveal.
This is a fun, charming, gentle read. Perfect reading while you’re cozied up in a warm blanket and a hot beverage.