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Double Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke
3.0

I have to say, I did not see this book coming. This was one of those instances where I had to struggle to separate how well the story was told with my feelings about the events which took place.

What I liked about Double Fudge Brownie Murder:
The cases
- Judge Colfax's murder and Moishe's exploits both kept me guessing right to the reveals. Of course, with Hannah feeling so clueless (and distracted), we didn't get much of a hint in any direction.

What I didn't care for:
It felt a little condescending
- Yes, Hannah is known to be a bit of a know-it-all from time to time, but this time, the over-explanation wore a little thin as it surfaced again and again.
This didn't feel like Hannah - After 17 books getting to know our protagonist, her actions seemed so entirely out of character. I honestly don't even know what to do with the direction Hannah's personal life took in this book.

After all is said and done, I don't care for Hannah's decision in this book and it weighed heavily on my choice when it came to rating the book. The pages turned easily and I enjoyed the rest of the content, but I just cannot get on board with that final scene. I suppose that we'll see if I can make my peace with it going forward.