I enjoyed this book but I did feel like some developments were too abrupt and didn’t flow smoothly.


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I really like a lot of the characters and plot points in this series but Charlene has become a deal-breaker for me. She’s an antagonist that we’re supposed to see as a friend to our protagonist. She drives the action in such a negative way, but because it all works out in the end, we forgive her? I cannot read these books anymore - she has no growth or development.


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This story is fine, I just don’t see how it adds to the series. I prefer short stories that deepen relationships or explore new dynamics.


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I really enjoyed the return of this series! It’s very well-written and I like the interesting characters. This book is pretty dark for a cozy, So reader discretion is advised. I thought the introduction of a religious, Handmaid’s Tale-esque cult was very interesting and created some dynamic situations for the characters. I’m hoping we don’t see a ton more like this. There’s a secondary character who is going to marry a teen. Willingly. So if we can return to typical cozy territory, I’d really prefer it.

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