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seachell1's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun cozy mystery set in the panhandle of Florida. I like all the characters. The ending left me with some question marks in my head. Was this a cliff hanger? The mystery was solved without being tied up really. I guess I'll have to read the 3rd installment when it comes out!
I also wanted to add that as a person living on the Gulf coast of Florida, we do not find the idea of pirates cheesy or something for tourist luring only. We love our pirate history and here in Tampa celebrate it every year! Talk like a pirate and be proud!!
I also wanted to add that as a person living on the Gulf coast of Florida, we do not find the idea of pirates cheesy or something for tourist luring only. We love our pirate history and here in Tampa celebrate it every year! Talk like a pirate and be proud!!
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
Cozy time of the year for me, ideally set in warm climates or warm seasons. This one fit the bill nicely. It's December here in Colorado...it's Spring Break in Florida in the book. Perfect.
I read the first in this series a while back and added Ms. Fifield's name to my author-to-look-for list on the WWBL. It's listed as Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery, but it's very mildly paranormal cozy. There's a ghost and a parrot who channels the ghost. I love it.
Just enough paranormal, budding romance, someone to head-butt with, intriguingly wee bit quirky friends, nifty setting to make a very smooth read.
I think I had some of the whodunit figured out, but it did not deter from my enjoyment. I liked it a lot and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Definite recommend.
I read the first in this series a while back and added Ms. Fifield's name to my author-to-look-for list on the WWBL. It's listed as Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery, but it's very mildly paranormal cozy. There's a ghost and a parrot who channels the ghost. I love it.
Just enough paranormal, budding romance, someone to head-butt with, intriguingly wee bit quirky friends, nifty setting to make a very smooth read.
I think I had some of the whodunit figured out, but it did not deter from my enjoyment. I liked it a lot and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Definite recommend.
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
Great characters, wonderful setting, and a really twisty and believable mystery.
soolooee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Very cute book but sometimes the glaring ignorance of glory being unable to understand Bluebeards clues kills me 😂😂
staticdisplay's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the first book in this series more. In this entry, Glory gets roped into investigating a murder because her friend Karen's ex-husband's brother is arrested first for smuggling and then for murder.
there's this whole subplot with Karen as an investigative reporter, which is great and cool, but she does this within the capacity of being employed by a radio station. I just don't think of the radio as the bastion of investigative journalism, nor as a medium that would require Karen to go all over taking photos (to the point of breaking into someone's residence) and interviewing her super snoop sources, much less why Glory would tolerate getting involved in all of this.
we spent more time with characters like Riley, having conversations about Bobby, and neither of them were too interesting to me as characters. I did enjoy Sly and Bobo (again), as well as Ernie and Felipe, but most of the characters receive only shallow development. I didn't really get any chemistry between Jake and Glory. I also didn't understand why Karen and Glory were so squirrelly about their friendship, like why would Glory feel she has to hide her developing relationship from Karen and vice versa?
I still generally like the setting and many of the characters, although I wish they would get more development. this is a pretty short series (so far), so I'm probably going to keep reading and finish it.
there's this whole subplot with Karen as an investigative reporter, which is great and cool, but she does this within the capacity of being employed by a radio station. I just don't think of the radio as the bastion of investigative journalism, nor as a medium that would require Karen to go all over taking photos (to the point of breaking into someone's residence) and interviewing her super snoop sources, much less why Glory would tolerate getting involved in all of this.
we spent more time with characters like Riley, having conversations about Bobby, and neither of them were too interesting to me as characters. I did enjoy Sly and Bobo (again), as well as Ernie and Felipe, but most of the characters receive only shallow development. I didn't really get any chemistry between Jake and Glory. I also didn't understand why Karen and Glory were so squirrelly about their friendship, like why would Glory feel she has to hide her developing relationship from Karen and vice versa?
I still generally like the setting and many of the characters, although I wish they would get more development. this is a pretty short series (so far), so I'm probably going to keep reading and finish it.
abeautytoyourbeast's review against another edition
4.0
It had been a little while between reading the first book and the sequel. I was a little lost on the character relationships for a few of the beginning chapters but the author does a great job of reminding the reader what role everyone plays. I caught up real quick and got sucked into the story.
Glory and Karen are trying to help the brother of Karen's ex-husband, current something? Reminded me a bit of Sweet Home Alabama. Karen and Glory find themselves tracking down leads and clues and trying to grasp that nagging piece that will tie it all together. Amidst the detective work, relationships are blooming and the circle widens, letting more people in.
A fun read that doesn't take to long to finish. If you need a cute mystery pick me up, this is the one!
Glory and Karen are trying to help the brother of Karen's ex-husband, current something? Reminded me a bit of Sweet Home Alabama. Karen and Glory find themselves tracking down leads and clues and trying to grasp that nagging piece that will tie it all together. Amidst the detective work, relationships are blooming and the circle widens, letting more people in.
A fun read that doesn't take to long to finish. If you need a cute mystery pick me up, this is the one!
mystereity's review against another edition
3.0
Murder Hooks A Mermaid Another Kindle cleanup, I read the first book in this series a year or 2 ago and started this one but set it aside for some reason. This is a cute series and an easy read, but just okay. In this one, you're not given any introduction at all the suspects or the victim in the book. That always keeps me from getting "into " a book. Without any background, I find I'm detached from the book.
Which, now that I think about it, means that the events, the investigation and the ending are just narrated, there's nothing to engage the reader as part of the story.
So, although a good read, I'm going to rate at just 3 stars. If this review was one of my report cards, it would read, "Not working up to potential."
It would also say, "does not play well with others." but that's a whole other story.
Which, now that I think about it, means that the events, the investigation and the ending are just narrated, there's nothing to engage the reader as part of the story.
So, although a good read, I'm going to rate at just 3 stars. If this review was one of my report cards, it would read, "Not working up to potential."
It would also say, "does not play well with others." but that's a whole other story.
moondance120's review against another edition
3.0
Coffee?
The second installment of the Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery finds Glory helping her friend Karen trying to clear her ex-brother-in-law of murder. Karen is expecting fresh fish from her ex for the supper club she shares with Glory, Felipe and Ernie. Instead, Bobby borrows the boat and becomes the prime suspect in murder.
This is an enjoyable series. Bluebeard the parrot exhibits traits and mannerisms of Glory's deceased great uncle Louis. She seems to be in denial most of the time about the possibility of Bluebeard's possession. Glory at times is also clueless about her budding romance with bookstore owner, Jake.
The characters are fun, the plot is well thought out and you gotta love a foul mouthed parrot!
3.5 stars
The second installment of the Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery finds Glory helping her friend Karen trying to clear her ex-brother-in-law of murder. Karen is expecting fresh fish from her ex for the supper club she shares with Glory, Felipe and Ernie. Instead, Bobby borrows the boat and becomes the prime suspect in murder.
This is an enjoyable series. Bluebeard the parrot exhibits traits and mannerisms of Glory's deceased great uncle Louis. She seems to be in denial most of the time about the possibility of Bluebeard's possession. Glory at times is also clueless about her budding romance with bookstore owner, Jake.
The characters are fun, the plot is well thought out and you gotta love a foul mouthed parrot!
3.5 stars
seachell1's review
3.0
This is a fun cozy mystery set in the panhandle of Florida. I like all the characters. The ending left me with some question marks in my head. Was this a cliff hanger? The mystery was solved without being tied up really. I guess I'll have to read the 3rd installment when it comes out!
I also wanted to add that as a person living on the Gulf coast of Florida, we do not find the idea of pirates cheesy or something for tourist luring only. We love our pirate history and here in Tampa celebrate it every year! Talk like a pirate and be proud!!
I also wanted to add that as a person living on the Gulf coast of Florida, we do not find the idea of pirates cheesy or something for tourist luring only. We love our pirate history and here in Tampa celebrate it every year! Talk like a pirate and be proud!!