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Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
2.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

If you are one that enjoys small town cozy murder mysteries with a limited cast of characters, then this book may indeed be for you.   We follow a former actress, Madeline, as she returns home after inheriting her deceased aunt’s bookshop.   Immediately upon arrival, chaos ensues.  While I was initially invested in the ‘who dun-it,’. I soon became uninterested because I could not connect with any of the characters except Father Gloria.   There were plenty of twists and turns, but they all felt contrived.  

All in all a miss for me.  
Thank you to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Book and NetGalley for the digital ARC.