Let me start this off by saying that I was in a MAJOR reading slump - my worst of the year so far - before coming into this book. I think I had started & put down 2 physical books and 4 audiobooks. I don't know what was happening...

I am a super huge fan of cozy mysteries. When this was recommended I immediately went out and bought it but took my sweet time waiting to read it. I am so glad that I finally was able to pick this up and draw myself out of the slump I was in. 

Veronica Speedwell is goals! (I mean, maybe aside from searching for butterflies but maybe in another life..) She is a strong female character who is confident in herself and what she wants & I can really appreciate reading about a character like that - especially when they don't come across as a 'bitch', just strong! 

Stoker, and the relationship he has with Veronica is also impeccable. Every woman should strive to have a Stoker (in any form) in their life; always going along with even the craziest ideas while knowing they're crazy but knowing they care and trust you enough that they'll be there right along with you.

We're watching the two of them try and solve the mystery of Veronica's heritage and how to stop the multitude of people who are pursuing them and want them dead. 

While I overall really enjoyed the story; I gave it four stars instead of five because there were a few spots where I felt it was overall a little chaotic and that it took a LONG time to get somewhere with the story. I understand setting the scene and that they needed to 'hide out' due to things that had happened, I just felt like that part was dragging on for a little long. 

Overall, I super enjoyed this dynamic duo and am looking forward to the diving into the rest of the series at some point!