Reviews

Let Sleeping Foxes Lie by Sam Burns

athenabinghamauthor's review

5.0

Let Sleeping Foxes Lie gets a 5-star rating from me, hands down my favourite in the Sleeping Foxes duology.

This second book expertly weaves together romance and mystery, creating an engaging story that hooks you from start to finish. Max's life in Welling is now full of love and unexpected obstacles, and watching him deal with personal struggles along with a thrilling murder mystery is just what I wanted after the first book.

The mystery adds interest to Max and Gentry's story without overpowering the heartwarming relationship. The characters are still well written, their interactions bringing both tension and humour. And the ending ties everything up nicely, leaving a lasting impact.

If you're into cosy mysteries or romance, this is a must-read for sure!

chicklettime's review

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A strong sequel. A sweet insert in the time between the events of the last novel and its epilogue. Intrigue and mystery with a HEA. 

tea_books_cats's review

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.5

bitterfate's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

reading_rita's review

funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

omega's review

challenging funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

lydiaaa's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A little boring as a second part of a duology, but cute as a little companion book. Probably could have been a novella.

jmn19's review

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bea_evans's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I figured it out but kind of thought the reveal would have gone differently.

Busy little mystery.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Alcohol

sarah_reads_and_writes's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0