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shammons's review
2.0
A free book I downloaded for the Kindle... I normally like cozies but am having a hard time getting into this one...
OK, it was a quick and easy read, but it wasn't my favorite of any of the cozies I have read. To be fair, it was #13 in a series that I had not read any of the previous books, so the characters were not familiar to me at all. And it was a free on at Amazon, so maybe it wasn't one of her best in this series. Having said that, I did like it, it was cute and there were free recipes at the end :) I didn't quite figure out whodunit, so it was nice to be a little surprised at the end. I probably won't read any more in this series (unless they offer more free), but will stick to some of the other cozy series that I have read in the past (Coffeehouse Series, the Joanne Fluke ones, and the Cooking Class ones).
OK, it was a quick and easy read, but it wasn't my favorite of any of the cozies I have read. To be fair, it was #13 in a series that I had not read any of the previous books, so the characters were not familiar to me at all. And it was a free on at Amazon, so maybe it wasn't one of her best in this series. Having said that, I did like it, it was cute and there were free recipes at the end :) I didn't quite figure out whodunit, so it was nice to be a little surprised at the end. I probably won't read any more in this series (unless they offer more free), but will stick to some of the other cozy series that I have read in the past (Coffeehouse Series, the Joanne Fluke ones, and the Cooking Class ones).
robinlovesreading's review
3.0
There is a new development of sorts right near Lucy Stone's home. Five modular homes have been built and problems played right from the outset. Whether it was a new teen and his ultra-large motorcycle, or the teen's mom Mimi Stanton's chronic complaining, well, either situation is certain to drive Lucy crazy.
But, she has bigger fish to fry at the moment. School will be starting soon, and Lucy and her friends decide to set up a bake sale for The Hat and Mitten Fund. The proceeds will go towards purchasing complete school supplies for the town's young students. As a mother of four, Lucy knows that sometimes the long list of supplies can be overwhelming, so she is glad to spearhead the bake sale.
Right in the midst of this newfound chaos, shockingly Mimi, the complaining neighbor, is found dead, with a knife sticking out of her back, Quite naturally, the police are on task in trying to discover who the murderer is. Meanwhile, Lucy adept in her job as a reporter, starts coverage in her paper, the Pennysaver. More than that, Lucy cannot help but to follow leads of her own. As an amateur detective, Lucy does what she does best. She snoops, asks questions, and gets herself into some pretty sticky predicaments.
Bake Sale Murder is the thirteenth book in the Lucy Stone series and it is a quick, delightful read. Whether read in or out of order, or as a standalone, each book has its own story. As usual, there is always a surprise as to who the killer is, especially when there is one murder.
I look forward to the next entry in this series,St. Patrick's Day Murder, as each month I am striving to read at least one book in this ongoing series by Leslie Meier.
But, she has bigger fish to fry at the moment. School will be starting soon, and Lucy and her friends decide to set up a bake sale for The Hat and Mitten Fund. The proceeds will go towards purchasing complete school supplies for the town's young students. As a mother of four, Lucy knows that sometimes the long list of supplies can be overwhelming, so she is glad to spearhead the bake sale.
Right in the midst of this newfound chaos, shockingly Mimi, the complaining neighbor, is found dead, with a knife sticking out of her back, Quite naturally, the police are on task in trying to discover who the murderer is. Meanwhile, Lucy adept in her job as a reporter, starts coverage in her paper, the Pennysaver. More than that, Lucy cannot help but to follow leads of her own. As an amateur detective, Lucy does what she does best. She snoops, asks questions, and gets herself into some pretty sticky predicaments.
Bake Sale Murder is the thirteenth book in the Lucy Stone series and it is a quick, delightful read. Whether read in or out of order, or as a standalone, each book has its own story. As usual, there is always a surprise as to who the killer is, especially when there is one murder.
I look forward to the next entry in this series,St. Patrick's Day Murder, as each month I am striving to read at least one book in this ongoing series by Leslie Meier.
daybreak1012's review
4.0
As Lucy Stone mysteries go, I actually feel like this one caught its footing better than any to this point. It kept me guessing right up to the reveal and Lucy's family annoyed me far less than they have in the past. I thought the dynamic of a group of women was spit on (at least in my personal experience) and I loved the neighborhood drama aspect. I did have suspicions about one of the minor storylines that I was afraid was setting up to play out in a particular way (vague in an effort to avoid any spoilers), but it ended up going in another direction and I was relieved to be incorrect. I can truthfully say that I am looking forward to Lucy's next adventure as I feel like Lucy is finally locking in on her voice. Lucky (book) 13!
mbedrosian's review
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
luffy79's review
2.0
Although I'm rating this book 2/5, I can't understand the low ratings, even if I'm contributing to its low average. I'm used to my harsh rating system, which is ironic, as I'm easily pleased during the actual act of reading a book. It's just that books need to achieve something to earn 4 or 5 stars. As for this book, the story was running along familiar lines, which is unavoidable in a series of 20 books.
The clearly wrong arrest of a murder suspect, the paucity of progress in Lucy Stone's investigation. The murderer revealing herself due to rising panic, acquired from watching Lucy ask about. The case was neatly tied up by showing the article of the Pennysaver, but a couple of things went unsolved, or at least unmentioned. It looks like my rating does not tally with my reading experience, but it all boils down to how the writer fills in the bits of the book that are meant to be filler.
I didn't get a sense of familial dynamics that were the hallmark of earlier books in the series. The thing with this book is that, for me, both good and bad aspects are present in few times. The book being short is not a problem. I always take it as a sign of dishonesty when a writer who churns out 250 paged books suddenly spikes her output with 400 plus paged ones. Here I know what I'm getting into. So this one is good but not good enough.
The clearly wrong arrest of a murder suspect, the paucity of progress in Lucy Stone's investigation. The murderer revealing herself due to rising panic, acquired from watching Lucy ask about. The case was neatly tied up by showing the article of the Pennysaver, but a couple of things went unsolved, or at least unmentioned. It looks like my rating does not tally with my reading experience, but it all boils down to how the writer fills in the bits of the book that are meant to be filler.
I didn't get a sense of familial dynamics that were the hallmark of earlier books in the series. The thing with this book is that, for me, both good and bad aspects are present in few times. The book being short is not a problem. I always take it as a sign of dishonesty when a writer who churns out 250 paged books suddenly spikes her output with 400 plus paged ones. Here I know what I'm getting into. So this one is good but not good enough.
dontmissythesereads's review
4.0
Book #122 read in 2016
I enjoy the characters in Tinker's Cove, so this was a good read!
I enjoy the characters in Tinker's Cove, so this was a good read!