msrichardsreads89's Reviews (2.64k)

While I did enjoy this installment of the Flower House series, I didn't love it. Some things required suspending your disbelief even more than what is normal for cozy mysteries. I feel as though the romance with the love interest is a bit forced, and he wasn't included in the storyline as much as I would have liked. Some of the side characters were underdeveloped. I feel like this would have been even better with more revision and editing. I still enjoyed the mystery, and I will be continuing with the series. 

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. 

This was such a fun start to a new series and very New Orleans! I loved how Byron captured the eclectic setting and personalities of the city as well as all the food. The mystery had fantastic plot twists, clever red herrings, and a few side stories that wove into the story quite well. I loved following Ricki as she tries to solve the mystery, and I loved her relationships that she builds throughout the book. The end had a fun twist that I was not expecting and left me dying to get my hands on book 2!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. 

This was an incredibly strong debut! The storytelling was beautiful with rich world building. I loved the desert setting and the inspiration of One Thousand and One Nights. It was very easy for me to visualize the world. There was a good balance of descriptions and action. I loved the inclusion of the Jinn and their magic. The pacing was a bit inconsistent, but that didn't bother me as much because this is a debut novel. I loved following Loulie, Qadir, and Mazen on their journey in this epic adventure, and I cannot wait for book 2! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. 

I enjoyed this latest installment in the Riverbank Knitting series! Libby is a relatable, fun protagonist, and I love her relationships with the people in her life. I didn't love this one as much as I expected, but it was still a fun cozy. The mystery was fun and well paced, and the book had a fun, cozy setting. I'll definitely be continuing with the series! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. 

This was such a fantastic start to a new series! I loved the kind of off the grid setting and how it played into the mystery. The mystery was well plotted and well paced. I thought I had the villain figured out, but I was wrong! There were so many laugh out loud moments that I was sad to see this book end. I cannot wait for book 2! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.