Angelica Under Glass by C.L. Roman is a witty mystery. Can Lena save Faye from jail? Lena Our sleuth is Lena and her familiar cat, Thorn. Although slightly reluctant, the two of them are immediately involved when Faye is accused of murder. Faye and Lena are best friends who have known each other since grade […]
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han is about Lara Jean and Peter trying to survive the last months of senior year in high school. Can Lara Jean and Peter keep their relationship going for college? Lara Jean Lara Jean is celebrating the last few months of being a senior in high school while […]
Murder on Mulberry Lane by Lori Soard is a wonderfully written cozy. Will Mildred help Colter find the culprit now and in the past? Mildred Wiggins Our sleuth is Mildred, a typical busybody. She doesn’t really have any boundaries when it comes to her neighbors. Mildred is a couple of steps above Gladys Travis. I […]
Flimflam Fairy by Elizabeth Pantley has expanded the universe that she created with the Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club series with this new series. It’s just as good as the Book Club ones. Can Willa, Lucy, and Banjo solve the mystery? Willa, Lucy, and Banjo This story introduces three new protagonists. Willa and Lucy are […]
Shofar, So Good by Aliza Levine is marvelously filled with fall and mystery. Will Ava and Owen find the culprit? Ava Goldberg In this second installment, we get to meet Ava’s ex-husband and see how she reacts to him. We see so much growth in Ava. I love seeing her embrace her new life and […]
Off the Rails by Susan Count follows two middle school aged boys through the snowy landscape of Montana. Will the boys get to safety before they freeze? Their adventure starts with a train ride from Spokane, Washington, into Montana, where they will meet their grandparents. Well, the train stalls, and the boys decide to get […]
Tell-Tale Treats by Jennifer J. Chow is a perfect summer read. Will Felicity figure out what happened to the Queen-B? Felicity Jin In this installment, there are a few small changes, mostly to Felicity’s relationship with Kelvin and, of course, the newest baked good. Otherwise, our baker/sleuth is back to finding clues that no one […]
Fire at the Track by M.J. Evans takes place at a horse racing arena and stables. I adore books with horses in them. Will Callie uncover who set the fire and why? Callie Oaks Callie Oaks works as an insurance investigator who was only picked to handle this case because of her background in this […]