With a title about "inheritance", you might expect a death in the story, but when the death came, at a time so stressful for me, I almost quit the booWith a title about "inheritance", you might expect a death in the story, but when the death came, at a time so stressful for me, I almost quit the book right there (it was in the middle). But I had 15ish minutes left on my drive and didn't want to pull over to change books and the narrator was good, so I muscled through with ugly tears and then got hooked in the mystery (that turned out like I expected but I enjoyed the ride of getting there). It felt like it dragged in a few places and honestly I could have done without a lot of the first part of the book and some of the back half when it was clear where things were going. It had highs and lows and overall, I'd say that if you can get through the death, it's probably worth the read, but listening at 1.2x was key....more
It was cute but I figured out the logical killer REALLY early on (which I rarely do). I still enjoyed it but figuring it out that quickly did ruin it It was cute but I figured out the logical killer REALLY early on (which I rarely do). I still enjoyed it but figuring it out that quickly did ruin it a litt.e...more
This one took me a little longer than usual to get through, though I blame work (silly work) + lack of travel (stupid pandemic). It was entertaining, This one took me a little longer than usual to get through, though I blame work (silly work) + lack of travel (stupid pandemic). It was entertaining, as usual, though I feel like the cats didn't have enough of a role. I need more Owen and Hercules. I also guessed the killer but mostly on a whim, not because I picked up on anything (if there was anything to pick up on)....more
A murder in an escape room. Not a terrible story but I didn't like the narrator, which wasn't the usual one. I suspect this short story/novella was inA murder in an escape room. Not a terrible story but I didn't like the narrator, which wasn't the usual one. I suspect this short story/novella was in a combo book with other Christmas stories. But the standard rule of who is the murderer in this series continues to apply. I'm not sure if I'd have noticed if I hadn't listened to them all back-to-back-to-back....more
Too long and too much of saying the same thing over and over (how many times does the main character need to whinge about having a little more weight Too long and too much of saying the same thing over and over (how many times does the main character need to whinge about having a little more weight than she likes and can't eat gluten?) to get to the actual story. Heck it was 1/3 in before anybody was killed. Definitely not going to bother with the other books in the series....more
A murder by poison and a backdrop that is too similar to the world today where people want to ban books. I live in VA, so I've been seeing election adA murder by poison and a backdrop that is too similar to the world today where people want to ban books. I live in VA, so I've been seeing election ads for half a year, so I found it kind of irritating (especially since one set of ads right now is about Beloved being too"explicit" for a politically-connected year 12 student in AP English).
Anyway. my theory about this series remains more or less true. But I like the characters so I'm sticking with it....more
An extra star because the bulk of it took place in my more or less home state of MD. I liked how the romance wasn't so crazy in this one, but my theorAn extra star because the bulk of it took place in my more or less home state of MD. I liked how the romance wasn't so crazy in this one, but my theory of the killer continues to work out....more
I don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lI don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lot driving back and forth from my current home to my childhood home.
This one, like 2 books prior, featured Chrissy's dad, which I really enjoy. But it seems that my previous assessment of who is the murderer in this series holds up. (view spoiler)[The killer is always the character you've heard the least about (hide spoiler)]
No idea when I started, I know I finished before Sept 14....more
I don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lI don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lot driving back and forth from my current home to my childhood home.
This one put the main character out of her comfort zone, which was entertaining. Not my favorite plot line but I think I realized the trick with these books. (view spoiler)[The killer is always the character you've heard the least about (hide spoiler)]...more
I don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lI don't honestly remember when I finished this, I just know it was before today. Thanks (no thanks) to a family emergency, I found myself in a car a lot driving back and forth from my current home to my childhood home. I liked this story because it involved the father of the main character, helping to solve the mystery. Lucky that he's a mystery writer!
I liked the murder mystery house vibe of the story, where everybody involved is already in the room. I didn't see the "twist" coming of the motive forI liked the murder mystery house vibe of the story, where everybody involved is already in the room. I didn't see the "twist" coming of the motive for the murder but I suppose I should have. Maybe on a re-listen I'd hear the important clue about the victim. But I probably won't re-listen....more
I liked this more than I expected, and the mystery resolved in a surprising way even though I assumed I knew who the killer was. Also funny, the book I liked this more than I expected, and the mystery resolved in a surprising way even though I assumed I knew who the killer was. Also funny, the book includes a recipe adapted from the chef at a local to me restaurant that I like a lot. I unfortunately read this while passing time in the hospital for a family emergency, and it's likely that the book will forever be tied to that in my memory....more
I listened to this while driving back and forth between my house and the hospital in the town where I grew up (family emergency). It was light and fluI listened to this while driving back and forth between my house and the hospital in the town where I grew up (family emergency). It was light and fluffy and kind of just what I needed. I'm enjoying this series and that I don't know exactly where things are going is refreshing. I'll probably continue as I need more light things right now....more
This was a kindle deal and with the hectic-ness of my life right now, I needed something light and fluffy. This fit the bill. And now with more insaniThis was a kindle deal and with the hectic-ness of my life right now, I needed something light and fluffy. This fit the bill. And now with more insanity in my life, book 2 is up next....more
It took me awhile to read because the end of August and most of September was just...awful.
I actually enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the It took me awhile to read because the end of August and most of September was just...awful.
I actually enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one. I enjoyed the story of Sira and Jeckram and Onna and Loga. And the side characters were delightful. I didn't expect the person who ended up being the murderer to be it, though I suppose I should have seen. And I didn't really predict the end, either. But I look forward to the next book to see how it goes......more
If you bother to read this book, and I don't think you should, certainly don't do it in audiobook form. The main character is supposed to be a 20-someIf you bother to read this book, and I don't think you should, certainly don't do it in audiobook form. The main character is supposed to be a 20-something woman but the narrator makes it sound like a woman in her 50's or 60's. Also, the "mystery" in this was terrible and the romance was excruciating. Seriously, it's like Maddie Day read a formula for how to write a cozy mystery, and basically read a soulless book. Do not remotely recommend. Is it possible to rate a book 0 stars?...more
Another Andy Carpenter book. You'd think I'd be sick of them by now but you'd be wrong. This was another where Rosenfelt was less crazy with what the Another Andy Carpenter book. You'd think I'd be sick of them by now but you'd be wrong. This was another where Rosenfelt was less crazy with what the heroes do and as usual, there are plenty of dogs. Rosenfelt made a cheeky reference to himself which I'll let readers discover on their own but it amused me. I also liked that the bulk of the story took place in Maine, a place I know better than NY or NJ. The story felt more realistic, too, than others in the series....more
I admit I'm slightly biased because this book was written by a coworker, but I really enjoyed it. A story about a girl who tries to run away and insteI admit I'm slightly biased because this book was written by a coworker, but I really enjoyed it. A story about a girl who tries to run away and instead finds herself on a planet of robots. I guess you could call it kind of a first contact story, but it's clear that more is going on. The vibe and humor reminded me of the Bobiverse books, and I'm looking forward to the sequel!...more
I know this book was in my house when I was a kid and I don't know how I missed reading it then. I think I picked this up because it was either an AmaI know this book was in my house when I was a kid and I don't know how I missed reading it then. I think I picked this up because it was either an Amazon or Kindle daily deal. The audiobook was great. It was narrated by Rainn Wilson and had an interesting introduction with the author, too. I loved the word play and games in this book. I definitely plan to encourage my nephews to read it. :) :)...more
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