Kristina A. reviewed on 5/29/2023 + 1528 more book reviews

Fateful Words by Paige Shelton takes us back to Edinburgh, Scotland where Delaney Nichols finds herself with an unexpected assignment. I thought Fateful Words was well-written with realistic, developed characters. The main cast is comprised of friendly characters that you enjoy getting to know. We get to learn more about Delaney in each book. I appreciated the descriptions of The Cracked Spine and Edinburgh. The author really brings the city and its rich history alive. The mystery was multifaceted which I loved. There is plenty going on to keep things lively especially in the second half. Delaney asks questions and searches for clues. She slowly starts putting the pieces together. The whodunit ramps up for an eventful reveal. I like that Delaney keeps Inspector Winters updated. You have to wonder how Inspector Winters feels about Delaney's texts and phone calls (it has to get annoying). This was a fun mystery to solve. We get to catch up with Rosie, Tom, Edwin, Hamlet, and Hector (such a sweetie). Fateful Words is the eighth A Scottish Bookshop Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those who are new to the series. I have read the series in order which has allowed me to get to know Delaney and her friends. I enjoyed the literary references as well as the folklore, historical tidbits, and the historical sites referenced. I felt like I was touring Edinburgh with Delaney and the tour group. Delaney's intuition or her bookish voices were a little silent this time around. They can be a touch obscure. Delaney has to figure out what they mean and how they fit into the puzzle. Fateful Words is my favorite A Scottish Bookshop Mystery thanks to its complex mystery with its intriguing twists. Travel to Edinburgh in Fateful Words with a beautiful boon, a missing superior, tour troubles, a book excursion, an odd death, and an enigmatic mystery.

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