Claire has moved to Heavenly, Pennsylvania where the "English" and Amish worlds meet. The setting was interesting (I've done the tourist thing in a place like that, though more Midwest). The detective had a particularly interesting backstory. I wasn't so drawn to Benjamin as Claire seemed to be, though. While he seemed like a nice guy, I kept thinking, "What's she thinking? It's an impossible - or at least incredibly difficult - scenario." Regarding the mystery, it was interesting. I guessed the murderer, but some surrounding mysterious going ons." Anyway, I enjoyed the introduction to Claire and gang and look forward to getting to know them better in book 2, Assaulted Pretzel (due out March 2013).
The first book in this series, Tempest in the Tea Leaves, left a good impression on me due to lack of preaching (and apparently despite some other things that I didn't remember until re-reading my comments just now), so I was pretty eager to read this addition to the series. Sunny jumped to a couple conclusions that I wouldn't have been so quick about, but otherwise the story went well. I guessed the murderer but nothing to do with motivation or surrounding events. Regarding characters, I'm still fairly hesitant about the detective. Sunny's parents are still annoying, though scarce. And Sunny's Granny is a fun addition to the story. We'll see what happens next in Trouble in the Tarot, also due out March 2013.
First, I have to say the cover is great. Despite being über pink-and-purple I'm drawn to it every time I see it. Anyway... on to the actual contents of the book. I liked the story. While I liked Katie she seemed a bit more, um, meek than I might have expected. I'm sure that's not entirely true since she wasn't meek about seeking answers regarding the murder. Maybe it was a nick in her self-confidence that I was sensing. Whatever the case, I did find the setting and characters interesting. Regarding the love interest triangle (because there almost always is anymore. Both the above books also have one), I got the feeling she was more into Declan over Steve. Just thought I'd mention is was the opposite for me. Guess I'll have to read the next book, Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti (due out December 2012), to learn more.
Great haul! I enjoyed Brownies and Broomsticks, I'm hoping the postman will deliver Corpse in the Crystal Ball this week and Hearse and Buggy is on my wish-list!
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I read all three and they were great.
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Mirjam - Glad to hear you've been enjoying Brownies and Broomsticks too. Hope you enjoy Corpse in the Crystal Ball and Hearse and Buggy as well.
ReplyDeleteDru - It seems there are a LOT of great cozies these days. You've gotten to several I haven't yet.