Charlie M. (bookaddicted) - , reviewed on 4/4/2019 + 131 more book reviews

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This isn't a terrible book but it is also not a great book. There is potential here if the author can pull it together and not try so hard to cram so much into future installments and gives her characters a bit more depth. I found Addie to be somewhat annoying.... in part be cause the author has her being a little immature in ways. I get that in many cozies the protagonist is headstrong and often goes off on their own to investigate. But, Addie argues with the police chief and just pushes her way in....which is also a defect in his character. He practically goes "Awww, shucks, Addie....of course you can come to crime scenes and sure I'll tell you confidential information"....because there is a romantic spark between them. Yet, even that is a point of conflict. One moment Addie is flirty and ready to give in to a kiss and the next she is no, no....I'm not over my deceased fiance.

Too much is wrapped up in this first installment...and it may have been better to let a few things linger for future books. It was almost as if the author felt she had to get every thought and plot point into this book....like using every spice in the cabinet called for or not.

I'll try the next book but if Ms. Elliot doesn't improve on her character development or pacing I can't see myself reading past book two. (To be fair.....she may have needed a better editor)

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