debbilynn42's Reviews (654)

I jumped into this book having not read the previous installments in the series and I still felt it was worthwhile. With the broad cast of characters, I wasn't sure who I could trust by default from previous books and who was a new suspicious person for this book alone, but in the end that was just more theories for me to work thru to get to the actual suspect to blame.

A cozy read, with a fun library backdrop. 

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC for my early review.

The plot premise pulled me in -- how fun would it be to follow along the disgruntled wife -- but in the end, the book left me with lingering plot holes as its lasting memory. I did enjoy the multiple POVs as the days unfolded, each person with her own grievances and motivations. But that wasn't enough to offset the letdown of the book's flow and execution for me. I'd still give this author another try though.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC of this novel for my early review.

A whirlwind fake dating/marriage story that delivers on spice but misses on any character development. I could see the framework the story was trying to establish, but it didn't deliver in the end. The FMC's internal narration overburdened the story progression, and we didn't get to know much of the MMC other than that he's not like the other guys she's encountered.

I did find the text formatting quite confusing for being able to understand the flow of dialogue and written conversations (text/email/notes). This was especially difficult when blended with the FMC's internal dialogue. I'm hopeful that this was only an issue in the ARC I received and that the final version makes these portions more clearly delineated. 

In summary, this was a quick romp that I read in a single sitting, but I do not foresee it as something that'll stick with me.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with this ARC for my early review.

This mystery made me want to pack my bags and join Cath on a Murder Mystery Week trip! The characters were delightful, and we even found where Amity and Wyatt's paths each lead afterwards. I found the two unraveling mysteries well choreographed throughout the pages with both of them driving the story and developments. I especially appreciated the traditional reveal party for the mystery week! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Scout Press for the ARC of this book for my early review.