Helpful Score: 7
Very enjoyable chick-lit mystery that's readable in one day and contains very practical diet tips as well. The series debut features a plus-size heroine who has a decent self-image but is still surprised to find men are interested in her; I can't help but love that realism. One caveat--this is definitely on the bold side of cozy mysteries, with a bit more innuendo; if it were a movie, it would be at least a PG-13 for adult topics.
The second title, A Killer Workout, is due out October, 2008.
The second title, A Killer Workout, is due out October, 2008.
Helpful Score: 4
I have been on a cozy mystery kick for a few years now and this one caught my eye as something new to try. Overall, I enjoyed it. Often when I start a new series, I'm disappointed with the first installment. Happily, that did not happen this time. I think this was a very strong start to a series. It is a little seedier than I was expecting, but that doesn't bother me at all. :) Also, I must confess that I figured out who was behind everything rather early on and I deduced a big part of the motive as well before the reveal. I don't think it was obviously written, but it is easy enough if you don't fall for all of the red herrings and other misdirections. I will definitely read more in this series.
Helpful Score: 4
Cozy mysteries are in general are not gory, nor have explicit sex. This book is about an S&M diet Dr., so it in my opinion crossed the cozy line. The details about the victims bodies also seemed to cross the line. I actually had nightmares, after I read the first half in one night, that a S & M DR had abducted me. How cozy can that be? I loved the book, loved the character didnt care for the gory details or S&M scenes.
Helpful Score: 3
Too much sexual garbage and bad language
Helpful Score: 2
Great start to what is no doubt going to be a fun cozy mystery series. Found myself laughing out loud several times. Kate is a snarky, fun, full of life character and I am very much looking forward to the next couple books in the series, which luckily I have sitting right here.
I love the 'diet' tips at the beginning of each chapter that are taken straight from 'The Little Book of Fat-busters by Mimi Morgan'.
Seems like this series will be following Kate on her never-ending struggle to lose weight, which most of us can relate to at one point in our lives or another. The humor that the author uses is fantastic. You can tell that she knows of what she writes. :grin:
I love the 'diet' tips at the beginning of each chapter that are taken straight from 'The Little Book of Fat-busters by Mimi Morgan'.
Seems like this series will be following Kate on her never-ending struggle to lose weight, which most of us can relate to at one point in our lives or another. The humor that the author uses is fantastic. You can tell that she knows of what she writes. :grin:
Helpful Score: 1
Fast, fun read! Great start to "A Fat City Mystery" series. I liked the main character and look forward to see what murder she stumbles upon in the next book.
Helpful Score: 1
Dying to Be Thin (2007) introduces Kate Gallagher, a TV producer who would like to move in front of the camera. Kate has been told she has the face for TV, but a bit too much body, so she checks into the exclusive Hoffman Clinic, in Durham, North Carolina, Diet Capital of the World. Armed with The Little Book of Fat Busters, a collection of tips from her friend Mimi, Kate is determined to lose enough weight to fit comfortably again into her tiny vintage sportscar. She finds work with the local TV station covering her own weight loss, but soon finds herself investigating the sudden death of the director of the clinic. This humorous traditional mystery is fast-paced and great fun.
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I loved this book and the next two books in the series.
The mystery was good but the writing great, funny and so believeable. I really recommend it to anyone, but plus-sized gals will really relate.
The mystery was good but the writing great, funny and so believeable. I really recommend it to anyone, but plus-sized gals will really relate.
Helpful Score: 1
Kate is an over weight TV producer that has an assignment with the Local TV Channel 12 to do a show about a clinic and her weight lost. First day there the owner is killed. So she gets involved to also do another program for the TV about the murder. Then there was another one. Kate found both of the victims, and of course, the police look at her. This was an enjoyable book with lots of possible people that could have done the murder(s). I did not figure this one out. I will read more of this series. Recommend if you are a cozy reader.
Helpful Score: 1
Absolutely loved this cozy. A bit more juice to this book than a normal cozy. Language and a bit of sex -- FYI. Kate is a character all women can relate to in one way or another. Lou or Reed? Can't wait to read the next book and find out!
fun series with a character that I can really relate to. I enjoyed this book a whole lot. Looking forward to reading more of this series
Did not reach my high expectations. Subject could have been much more fullfilling a read, it dissappointed. I finished it, but will really think about going on to the next one.
