Last word first: A cute and cozy mystery with plenty of book nerd appeal (3.5/5)Description: When Tricia moved to Stoneham six months ago, she was planning to fulfill a lifetime dream of opening a mystery bookstore. She had a plan... a plan that didn't include becoming the number-one suspect in a murder investigation. As if that wasn't bad enough, her annoying older sister has popped in for an unannounced visit. But at least business is booming...
My thoughts: Doesn't a town whose economy is based on classy used bookstores sound like a great place to live?
It took me a couple of chapters to get into this story, but I ended up really enjoying it. Tricia is a fun protagonist; I kind of wish I had her life. The interaction between she and her sister, Angelica, was highly entertaining. There are plenty of other quirky characters in the town of Stoneham to keep the story moving along, as well. Lots of potential for future installments.
The mystery here was just the right amount of intriguing, and not too grisly. A perfect book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon. (Not that I would know that from personal experience- I have kids!)
Anyway, I don't have a whole bunch to say about this book, other than that it was a fun and quick read. If you enjoy "cozy mysteries" this is a great choice for you!
Question: What is it with mystery bookstore owners becoming amateur sleuths? And why do they always have cats named after authors running loose in their stores?
About Lorna Barrett: She's done it all, from drilling holes for NASA to typing scripts in Hollywood, and lives a life of crime in western New York.
5 comments:
This sounds like SUCH fun! :)
I keep meaning to read this, but then I get buried in other books! It looks fun.
Thank you for the lovely review! I hope you'll try the sequel, BOOKMARKED FOR DEATH, and the third in the series, BOOKPLATE SPECIAL, when it comes out on November 3rd!
Although I am generally not a mystery lover, the idea behind this book and the literature rich references make it sound really fun! Might try it out....
As for your question...I think they get caught up in what they read and use the "skills" they've obtained through their literary heros to solve the game at hand! The cats are a way to keep their favorite authors "alive". =0)
Fun review!
This sounds fun! Definitely going on the library list!
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