Author: Nancy Coco
Published: May 24th 2022, Kensington
Format: Kindle, Paperback 304 pages
Genre: Amateur Sleuth
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Candy-Coated Mysteries #10
First Sentence: I’d much rathe make fudge and celebrate festivals with my friends than find murder victims.
Blurb: During the Midsummer Night’s Festival, Allie decides to take her bichonpoo, Mal, home to spare her furry little ears from the sounds of fireworks. But on her way back, Allie spots a body in the lake. Just minutes ago, Winona Higer was crowning the event’s Queen—could the competition have really been that deadly?
While she ponders the mystery the next morning, Allie prepares her favorite dark chocolate cherry fudge recipe. But she’s soon recruited to sub for the late Winona and serve as parade float judge, among other duties. As she hears rumors and gossip, and learns of mean pranks and threatening notes, her instincts kick in—despite her boyfriend the cop’s disapproval. Now, between managing a new hire and keeping the tourists filled with fudge, she’s dealing with a case that’s boiling over.
My Opinion: I must admit that anthropomorphism in cozy mysteries is wearing thin; people can find dead bodies too. For some reason, animal super-sleuths are the continued go-to for many authors. Fortunately, this time around, the first body was found by a human, and the second, third, etc., continued the overused canine super-sleuth theme.
A great deal of repetition and inconsistency had me stopping, going back, checking, and restarting interrupted the flow and made for a frustrating read. Read the beginning, skim through the middle, and then read to the end--you will not be missing much.
Why do I continue with the series? Mackinac Island. Who wouldn't love to live on an island with no cars, quaint buildings, beautiful homes, and tasty fudge?
Blurb: During the Midsummer Night’s Festival, Allie decides to take her bichonpoo, Mal, home to spare her furry little ears from the sounds of fireworks. But on her way back, Allie spots a body in the lake. Just minutes ago, Winona Higer was crowning the event’s Queen—could the competition have really been that deadly?
While she ponders the mystery the next morning, Allie prepares her favorite dark chocolate cherry fudge recipe. But she’s soon recruited to sub for the late Winona and serve as parade float judge, among other duties. As she hears rumors and gossip, and learns of mean pranks and threatening notes, her instincts kick in—despite her boyfriend the cop’s disapproval. Now, between managing a new hire and keeping the tourists filled with fudge, she’s dealing with a case that’s boiling over.
My Opinion: I must admit that anthropomorphism in cozy mysteries is wearing thin; people can find dead bodies too. For some reason, animal super-sleuths are the continued go-to for many authors. Fortunately, this time around, the first body was found by a human, and the second, third, etc., continued the overused canine super-sleuth theme.
A great deal of repetition and inconsistency had me stopping, going back, checking, and restarting interrupted the flow and made for a frustrating read. Read the beginning, skim through the middle, and then read to the end--you will not be missing much.
Why do I continue with the series? Mackinac Island. Who wouldn't love to live on an island with no cars, quaint buildings, beautiful homes, and tasty fudge?
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