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morticia32's review against another edition
2.0
Book 1 in the series.
I enjoy Ms. Goldenbaum's knitting series, so I decided to give this new series a try. As the first book in the series, she does a good job introducing all the characters, but it slowed the pace of the book down so much that I really struggled to maintain interest. I ended up putting this book down several times. before finally the characters started actually working on solving the mystery.
Once it got going, things moved fairly quickly and I enjoyed the story. I will look forward to the next book, and hope that all the long intros are out of the way.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book given to me by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
I enjoy Ms. Goldenbaum's knitting series, so I decided to give this new series a try. As the first book in the series, she does a good job introducing all the characters, but it slowed the pace of the book down so much that I really struggled to maintain interest. I ended up putting this book down several times. before finally the characters started actually working on solving the mystery.
Once it got going, things moved fairly quickly and I enjoyed the story. I will look forward to the next book, and hope that all the long intros are out of the way.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book given to me by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
amylee218's review against another edition
3.0
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
The author spent a good deal of time introducing us to the town and its inhabitants. I appreciated that, because there were a good number of characters. I feel like the reader got to know who each person was and I had little trouble keeping them apart in my mind. This provided a good foundation for future books in this series.
As for the mystery itself, the bad guy wasn't too difficult to figure out, but it was still a good cozy and I enjoyed reading it.
The author spent a good deal of time introducing us to the town and its inhabitants. I appreciated that, because there were a good number of characters. I feel like the reader got to know who each person was and I had little trouble keeping them apart in my mind. This provided a good foundation for future books in this series.
As for the mystery itself, the bad guy wasn't too difficult to figure out, but it was still a good cozy and I enjoyed reading it.
kentuckybooklover's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book and found it engrossing and entertaining.
Unfortunately it took so long to start the mystery part that I was started to thinking I was reading women's fiction featuring the relationship of a group of women.
When the mystery part finally started I can say it was good, no plot hole, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I am curious about the next installment to meet againg the likable cast of characters.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Unfortunately it took so long to start the mystery part that I was started to thinking I was reading women's fiction featuring the relationship of a group of women.
When the mystery part finally started I can say it was good, no plot hole, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I am curious about the next installment to meet againg the likable cast of characters.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
kc1005us's review against another edition
4.0
A new series by Sally Goldenbaum? Sign me up! Crestwood, Kansas is similar to the "I must visit there village of Sea Harbor, MA" with a new set of villagers to meet & learn about. Typical in writing style, Ms. Goldenbaum pulls the reader in with a murder & a dear set of friends. I know little of quilting, and did not feel confused while reading the quilting sections. The murderer was a surprise reveal. Thank you to NetGalley & Kensington Books for the opportunity to review a delightful new series!
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book and found it engrossing and entertaining.
Unfortunately it took so long to start the mystery part that I was started to thinking I was reading women's fiction featuring the relationship of a group of women.
When the mystery part finally started I can say it was good, no plot hole, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I am curious about the next installment to meet againg the likable cast of characters.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Unfortunately it took so long to start the mystery part that I was started to thinking I was reading women's fiction featuring the relationship of a group of women.
When the mystery part finally started I can say it was good, no plot hole, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I am curious about the next installment to meet againg the likable cast of characters.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
littlebearreading's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun start to a series! I can't wait to read more of these as they come out.
This is the second cozy mystery in a row I've read that deals with a group of people working to solve a mystery, instead of a single person and I am loving the change. It's so enjoyable to read about a group of women working together to solve problems.
The story is mostly told from the perspective of Po, a sixty something year old women and a character whom I would love to have as a grandmother. Another thing I'm not used to in my stories, and having read this one, I want more older female leads! Grandmas are BA too!
It has the comforting feel that I pick these books up for, exciting murders that liven things up, and everything I want in my stories.
As a rabid quilter myself, I enjoyed hearing about the projects they worked on, and it even gave me a few ideas in my own projects.
No warning apply.
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second cozy mystery in a row I've read that deals with a group of people working to solve a mystery, instead of a single person and I am loving the change. It's so enjoyable to read about a group of women working together to solve problems.
The story is mostly told from the perspective of Po, a sixty something year old women and a character whom I would love to have as a grandmother. Another thing I'm not used to in my stories, and having read this one, I want more older female leads! Grandmas are BA too!
It has the comforting feel that I pick these books up for, exciting murders that liven things up, and everything I want in my stories.
As a rabid quilter myself, I enjoyed hearing about the projects they worked on, and it even gave me a few ideas in my own projects.
No warning apply.
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
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