so-soMrs. Plansky is back and ready to solve a new, closer-to-home cozy mystery. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#mrs-plansky-goes-rogue-mrs-plansky-2
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pickI wish this mystery series a long, exciting run. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#death-of-an-ex-vandy-myrick-2
Publication is expected July 15.
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pickI had a really good time with this romance in a fantasy world that has themes about second chances and loving your whole self not just the parts you think you should. The world and side characters added color to the narrative and I feel like Violet and Nathaniel together strengthen each other which is what I want most in a romance novel.
pickA decent ending to the series/trilogy, but not how I expected things to end.
The story starts right where Shadow Cabinet ended - not going to spoil the ending of book two here, people who have read it know what happened. From there lots of things are going on that lead to a lot of loose ends to tie up and Dawson used a rather deus ex machina method to achieve this.
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pickMaia returns to the island where she wrote her first book, met & lost a great love, & still holds the secrets of her parents. When her host is found dead, it‘s up to her & the other residents to find out what is happening before the next victim falls.
Quite a ride! Loved all the Greek mythology references, the mystery kept me guessing, & feminine rage bleeds through the whole novel. Maia was a lot bit more relatable than I expected!🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
pickThe second outing for barrister, Lee Mitchell, sees her defending someone from her legal Chambers - Junior Clerk, Dean. Dean's boss, Tom Mannion, was found dead in a dark alley after a night out drinking, & Dean was the last person to be seen with him. Even though the evidence, what there is of it, is mostly circumstantial, the police & judiciary seem oddly keen to prosecute the case. (continued)
pickThis is book 2 in the series. I havent read book 1 ye but I will because I really enjoyed it. I love a cosy mystery and even better when its set in my home county of Norfolk. The plot was simple but clever and the ending was perfect for the story, Especially the last scene with her husband. Daphne is a relatable and fun lead. I instantly warmed to her. The setting is so recogisable for the area its based. #Netgalley 4*
pickI didn't find myself gripped by the story until right at the very end. Its a bit of a slow burn and at times seems more focused on the personal lives of the characters than the main mystery. That being said the ending was really cleverly done with a brilliant twist. It was worth finishing. There's a lot going on beside the main murder and no character stood out to me as really likeable. I think because we jump from person to person. #Netgalley 4*
pickThere is nothing better to read in July than a bantery rom-com set in a summer paradise and this book hits that mark. I enjoyed everything about this book. Lily & Ben have a wonderful sweet relationship full of support and growth. They had a wonderful apartment building (pool & bar anyone?) (cont.)
