A review by rebeccasreadingrambles
Haunting License by Carol J. Perry

3.0

This book has a bit of everything for a cozy; not only a mystery, but also a cold case, ghosts, a slowly budding romance, some reno and new business vibes and a dramatic ending.  I do love the concept behind this book, the MC inherits a crumbling inn in a quaint Florida town.  She is doing whatever she can to drum up business and is also settling in with the town.  She's also getting along with and used to the ghosts that live in the inn (and even her own suite).  There was a lot of information about different bird species which I found quite interesting, without being overwhelming.

However, me personally, I feel like there is not enough character development for book 3 in a series, but many cozy readers don't find that necessary especially if they're mostly interested in the mystery aspect.  Also, this one was very slow moving with a lot of side plots that mostly meandered a bit too much for me personally.

In the past I have listened to the audiobook and I do think that would help a bit with the pacing, so I recommend going that route if you can!