debbilynn42's Reviews (654)

Dear Mothman

Robin Gow

3.75

challenging reflective sad slow-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: No

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Starfish

Lisa Fipps

4.5

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Cheddar Luck Next Time

Beth Cato

4.0

informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I couldn't resist this cheesey titled cozy mystery! I also was excited to see Autism representation throughout the text with Bird's character. Her behaviors and thought processes are quite relatable (I'm also Autistic) and I appreciated her care when navigating her world through self accommodation and advocating for herself.

The story was well woven with many characters and plot threads to tease out. I was surprised by one reveal and happy to have guessed another -- a good balance when engaged with a book. I was hoping for a few more cheese puns beyond the title, but still was happy with all the cheese information Bird shares along the way and I'm certainly going to make one of Quesoquick's sandwich combos someday. Yum!

I'm hopeful this isn't our last adventure with Bird, and I would love to spend more time getting to know Foghorn's residents. Maybe we'll even learn more of Grandma's background? I'm clearly not quite ready to leave this town behind!

Thanks to NetGalley and Datura Books for the ARC for my review.

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