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melissa_who_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed the further adventures of Meg Lanslow and her assorted friends and family - along with some stray Canadians who are staying with her while working on a project at Mutant Wizards. Other than being a little smug that her "polar vortex" hitting Virginia was in the 20s F instead of below 0 F which is what we get ... it was a fun story.
xenaschakram's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kimdavishb's review against another edition
5.0
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOWBIRDS is the thirty-second book in the well-loved Meg Langslow Mystery series by Donna Andrews. Once again, the author brings Christmas to life on the pages. Filled with holiday cheer, family and friends gathered from near and far, delectable feasts, and… murder. Favorite characters populate the story with protagonist Meg Langslow taking the lead as she tries to entertain a group of Canadian employees forced to spend the holidays stuck at her home. I especially enjoyed how Meg’s nephew is getting involved in the investigations. He’s become a great sidekick.
I appreciated the theme of genealogy and DNA analysis and what can go wrong with a corrupt company that handles such sensitive information. The plot was well-paced and while there was a bit of technical information to make it feel more authentic, the storyline never bogged down. In fact, the humor woven throughout and the matter-of-fact attitude of Meg gave the book a holly jolly feeling. While you can easily read the book as a standalone, this is one of those series you’ll love starting from the beginning to get to the know the characters as cherished friends.
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, thanks to MacMillan Audio. Narrator Bernadette Dunn masterfully captures the voice and attitude of Meg Langslow, as well as the other characters in the book. Her impressive voice range never left any doubt as to who was speaking and added to the overall enjoyment of the book.
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I appreciated the theme of genealogy and DNA analysis and what can go wrong with a corrupt company that handles such sensitive information. The plot was well-paced and while there was a bit of technical information to make it feel more authentic, the storyline never bogged down. In fact, the humor woven throughout and the matter-of-fact attitude of Meg gave the book a holly jolly feeling. While you can easily read the book as a standalone, this is one of those series you’ll love starting from the beginning to get to the know the characters as cherished friends.
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, thanks to MacMillan Audio. Narrator Bernadette Dunn masterfully captures the voice and attitude of Meg Langslow, as well as the other characters in the book. Her impressive voice range never left any doubt as to who was speaking and added to the overall enjoyment of the book.
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
sandyfleener's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, a great book
I look forward to every new story in this series and I'm never disappointed. I love that the family is happy but like most families there are some minor squabbles. I enjoy revisiting favorite characters, feels like catching up old friends. The only downside is giving Ms. Andrews time to write the next installment.
I look forward to every new story in this series and I'm never disappointed. I love that the family is happy but like most families there are some minor squabbles. I enjoy revisiting favorite characters, feels like catching up old friends. The only downside is giving Ms. Andrews time to write the next installment.
wonderwhimp's review against another edition
1.0
Might be good but cannot stand the narrators voice.
engelkat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
honeypossum_reads's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emily_loves_2_read's review against another edition
4.0
Dashing Through the Snowbirds
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 10/11/22
Author: Donna Andrews
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pages: 304
GR: 4.41
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Minotaur Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Christmas in Caerphilly is wonderful! Unless you’re a Canadian whose inconsiderate boss is forcing you to spend the holiday there, far from family and friends. Meg already has her hands full, trying to make the season festive for the dozen programmers who are staying with her and Michael while working on a rush project with her brother’s software company. When the inconsiderate boss is found murdered, there are too many suspects. Even before their Christmas in exile, his own employees had plenty of motives, and the growing number of people suing the company for faulty DNA analysis and invasion of their genetic privacy include at least one notorious murderer. Can Meg crack the case in time to keep the Yuletide bright?
My Thoughts: I do not read many cozy mystery, mostly thriller or romance novels, but this book has opened me up to a new genre! This is part of a series, no. 32 in the Meg Langslow Mystery. You can read this as a standalone. There is a lot packed and going on in this book, but it just works. I will be going to read some, if not all, the other books in the series. Meg’s family is just fun, enjoyable, and just makes me smile. The structure and pacing of the mystery works very well. I love the small town feel and how the holidays are celebrated, it just reminds you that Christmas is always in your heart. The characters are well developed with depth, they are witty, humorous, mysterious, and just crafted so well. The author’s writing style is complex, funny, creative, and kept me engaged. For most series, when there are 3-5 books, I have no problem enjoying the whole series, but this one has over 30 books, and based on this writing style, I do believe that I would enjoy every book! This book publishes next month and I highly recommend checking out this book and other books in the series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 10/11/22
Author: Donna Andrews
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pages: 304
GR: 4.41
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Minotaur Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Christmas in Caerphilly is wonderful! Unless you’re a Canadian whose inconsiderate boss is forcing you to spend the holiday there, far from family and friends. Meg already has her hands full, trying to make the season festive for the dozen programmers who are staying with her and Michael while working on a rush project with her brother’s software company. When the inconsiderate boss is found murdered, there are too many suspects. Even before their Christmas in exile, his own employees had plenty of motives, and the growing number of people suing the company for faulty DNA analysis and invasion of their genetic privacy include at least one notorious murderer. Can Meg crack the case in time to keep the Yuletide bright?
My Thoughts: I do not read many cozy mystery, mostly thriller or romance novels, but this book has opened me up to a new genre! This is part of a series, no. 32 in the Meg Langslow Mystery. You can read this as a standalone. There is a lot packed and going on in this book, but it just works. I will be going to read some, if not all, the other books in the series. Meg’s family is just fun, enjoyable, and just makes me smile. The structure and pacing of the mystery works very well. I love the small town feel and how the holidays are celebrated, it just reminds you that Christmas is always in your heart. The characters are well developed with depth, they are witty, humorous, mysterious, and just crafted so well. The author’s writing style is complex, funny, creative, and kept me engaged. For most series, when there are 3-5 books, I have no problem enjoying the whole series, but this one has over 30 books, and based on this writing style, I do believe that I would enjoy every book! This book publishes next month and I highly recommend checking out this book and other books in the series!
agentskrachel's review against another edition
5.0
I ended up picking this book up at my local library during the early winter, having no idea that it was part of a series.
In less than a month, I have finished the entire series and I'm honestly so sad to have to wait for the next one. Can't get enough of these cozy mysteries!
In less than a month, I have finished the entire series and I'm honestly so sad to have to wait for the next one. Can't get enough of these cozy mysteries!