A review by avid_reader_sf_and_f
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was such a delightfully fun and cozy read.  Murder, ghosts, and a retired assassin who really doesn't want to add to his body count. I loved the cat and everything related to Dante's encounter with the cat distribution system. I can totally see this becoming a TV series.  Fabulous cast of characters who made a lovely little crime solving team.
I'm an utter sucker for found family and the hint of paranormal was lovely.

I'm definitely looking forward to the second book and highly recommend this book to fans of cozy paranormal mysteries.