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figgyflake's review
4.0
I am loving this series. While this particular book didn't have as much "action" as it was a continuation of book 4, it was still enjoyable. There where a few things I found odd considering the books are based in Canada, like the use pennies and dollar bills (Nans gambling ring) and Doreen putting on shoes in the middle of the night to investigate a sound she heard in the house, while these things are tiny, they just don't fit in a Canadian book.
redheadtreefrog's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I finally feel like I've found a suitable mood or vibe for this series.. once I figured out that the epilogue in each book is really just the first chapter of the next book (novella), and that each novella is really like a long chapter in an even longer book (series), and that the whole saga of a series seems to be something like "a year in the life of Doreen".. I started to enjoy the books a lot more. I know that might sound like a criticism, but it isn't.
I like it. I like the characters (even Doreen is starting to grow on me..) and I like the set up (now that I better understand what's happening). I like the slow build in the relationship and what's happening with the house and what might happen with the ex. I think I may be here for the duration.
I like it. I like the characters (even Doreen is starting to grow on me..) and I like the set up (now that I better understand what's happening). I like the slow build in the relationship and what's happening with the house and what might happen with the ex. I think I may be here for the duration.
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a little different than previous books. I won't say why specifically because I don't want to spoil anything.
There was a ton of discussion about Nan and her antiques, and gardening. Of course, the book revisited Doreen's inability to cook.
What I thought was most interesting was that Doreen seemed to have no other experience or expertise than garden, but had no problem disassembling a workshop in a garage. She couldn't read the instructions on a package of pasta so she could eat, but she cleared that garage space like a champ, lol.
I felt like this book moved slower than previous books. There were a few interconnected cold cases. I would recommend that the book previous to this one be read first for a more complete understanding of the mystery and solution.
There was a ton of discussion about Nan and her antiques, and gardening. Of course, the book revisited Doreen's inability to cook.
What I thought was most interesting was that Doreen seemed to have no other experience or expertise than garden, but had no problem disassembling a workshop in a garage. She couldn't read the instructions on a package of pasta so she could eat, but she cleared that garage space like a champ, lol.
I felt like this book moved slower than previous books. There were a few interconnected cold cases. I would recommend that the book previous to this one be read first for a more complete understanding of the mystery and solution.
wilko's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is my favorite so far in the series as I was so torn about whether Penny did it or not and then I bounced around not knowing what to believe or direction things would go next with the motives which was fantastic as no one wants to know who did it straight away!! Doreen is settling in even more in her new life and finding what makes her happy and the fact she lives in a treasure trove of a house is a hoot, but it is her relationship with Mack thats the best as you can see they are both want more but Mack knows Doreen has to work out herself first. I can not wait to read the next book!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
abirademacher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
sunshinevibes's review against another edition
4.0
"Burgarler in the house. Burgarler in the house. - Thaddeus African grey bird
I never expected to enjoy this series so much. But I really do enjoy it. Cozy mystery indeed. And that is my jam!
Doreen and her animals a unique family. The animals protect her and she protects them. I love their dynamic so much. They all understand eachother. Which is so sweet. Her animals crack me up. They definitely keep her on her toes. It's so nice that she has such a loving little family now after all that she went through. Her Nan and animals will always love her and she will always love them.
Solving cases and learning how to cook with her buddy Mack and animals make my heart warm. Also Nan and her gambling on Doreen and Macks relationship and how doreen solves the cases.❤️ Cracks me up all around. Also when Doreen says that she doesn't mean to solve or investigate these mysterious/ cold cases. But she does mean too! She loves it!
Really like listening to this series on audiobook.
I never expected to enjoy this series so much. But I really do enjoy it. Cozy mystery indeed. And that is my jam!
Doreen and her animals a unique family. The animals protect her and she protects them. I love their dynamic so much. They all understand eachother. Which is so sweet. Her animals crack me up. They definitely keep her on her toes. It's so nice that she has such a loving little family now after all that she went through. Her Nan and animals will always love her and she will always love them.
Solving cases and learning how to cook with her buddy Mack and animals make my heart warm. Also Nan and her gambling on Doreen and Macks relationship and how doreen solves the cases.❤️ Cracks me up all around. Also when Doreen says that she doesn't mean to solve or investigate these mysterious/ cold cases. But she does mean too! She loves it!
Really like listening to this series on audiobook.
justkeyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0