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A review by katiemack
Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5, rounded up. I'm new to the cozy mystery genre, so I'm still getting used to the plotting, but this was a very pleasant read (especially in the midst of the craziness happening now).
Parker is a strong character; I appreciate that Lansing highlights her business acumen--she clearly did her research on wine and wineries. Lansing also does a nice job with the side characters; they feel reasonably fleshed out. As a Colorado resident, I also reveled in Lansing's descriptions of Boulder and the surrounding areas. While I predicted the murderer early on, the mystery was still compelling enough to keep me reading. The love triangle is hastily established at the end, but I look forward to seeing what Parker decides in subsequent books.
Also, as an added bonus, there are recipes and wine pairings at the end of the book!
3.5, rounded up. I'm new to the cozy mystery genre, so I'm still getting used to the plotting, but this was a very pleasant read (especially in the midst of the craziness happening now).
Parker is a strong character; I appreciate that Lansing highlights her business acumen--she clearly did her research on wine and wineries. Lansing also does a nice job with the side characters; they feel reasonably fleshed out. As a Colorado resident, I also reveled in Lansing's descriptions of Boulder and the surrounding areas. While I predicted the murderer early on, the mystery was still compelling enough to keep me reading. The love triangle is hastily established at the end, but I look forward to seeing what Parker decides in subsequent books.
Also, as an added bonus, there are recipes and wine pairings at the end of the book!