Pitched as Riverdale meets Stranger Things, I found this short comic to be neither of these things but it is definitely a readalike for Teen Wolf. Unfortunately this eARC was ‘printed’ in black and white, which caused it to be very dark and impossible to see anything, similar to Teen Wolf. I thought a lot […]
These books are lush, imaginative, full of tea and magic, and a perfect introduction to court intrigue for young adults who aren’t ready for (or don’t like!) Game of Thrones. Four stars.
claustrophobic, atmospheric, fundamentally about the horrors of coming back home after you are an adult. repetition used to absolute maximum effect. some parts of this book made me feel physically sick, but it’s not necessarily gory, just kind of, nausea-inducing. in a positive way? I was very lucky to get this eARC as both an […]
There is way too much going on in this book! I know it’s a first in a new series but I’d like there to be way! less! exposition! Also there are a couple of references to Harry Potter, which is a HUGE GROAN. Cozy mysteries don’t usually have pop culture references, so I thought I […]
Narrator: first person, Willa Bauer Animals: Tiny white dog Location: Yarrow Glen Sub-location: Cheese shop: Curds & Whey Notes on the puns of the title: 100% incredible Series #: Cheese Shop Mystery 2 Copaganda/police involvement: Literally no recollection whatsoever Recipes: YES. Bavarian Beer Cheese (Obatzda), Cheesy Apple Pockets, Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese. Mystery notes: It […]
-I’m taking a ballads and folktales course this semester as part of my children’s literature degree and I thought about it so much while reading this book-the theme is Alice in Wonderland-EVERYONE has a motive which I think is very good-this is definitely a good afternoon read with a cozy cup of coffee Four stars.
Narrator: Carly Hale, owner of the Grilled Cheese Eatery Supporting characters: Holly, Grant, Suzanne, Ari, Gina Location: Balsam Dell, Vermont Sub-location: Grilled Cheese Eatery Magic?: No Animals: Carly’s little white dog, Havarti Recipes: YES. Included are: Alvin’s Panko Perfection and Farmhouse Cheddar Sleeps with the Fishes. Series #: Grilled Cheese Mysteries #2 Theme: Halloween, grilled […]
Narrator: Tess Harrow Main sleuth(s): Tess and her teen daughter Gertrude Animals: None that I remember Location: Winthrop, somewhere in the PNW but I think Oregon Sub-location: Hardware store turned bookstore Recipes: No :< Notes on the puns of the title: Rough, but I like it Series #: By the Book mysteries 2 Magic?: No […]
I don’t usually read historical fiction etc etc I know nothing about this time period besides the fact that it’s the year both my parents were born. This mystery book, which reads like a cozy mystery without the puns, features a character with agoraphobia. This agoraphobia mostly functions like a video game’s invisible fences; ie, […]
Narrator: first person, Delilah O’LearySupporting characters: Auntie Biz, Sonya,Series #: Deep Dish Mysteries #1Magic?: NoAnimals: Big orange cat, ButterballLocation: Geneva Bay, Wisconsin, “a charming resort town with a long history as a mobster’s hideaway, millionaires’ playground, and vacation mecca”Sub-location: Pizza restaurantRecipes: YES! Delilah & Son Chicago-Style Deep Dish, Daniel’s Emergencia Medica Cocktail, Auntie Biz’s Pissaladiere, […]