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applegnreads's review against another edition
3.0
actually, this one was really uncomfortable because there's an abusive ex-husband in it. i don't know why that makes me more uncomfortable than a murder, but there you have it.
cstaude's review against another edition
3.0
Good cozy mystery read. Found Cora a bit more abrasive in this book than in the first. There were a lot of things that were a bit too simple. But I enjoyed it overall.
slferg's review against another edition
4.0
Sherry Carter's best friend has turned up - Brenda is engaged to marry Sherry's abusive ex-husband. They also want Sherry to be the maid of honor. But Aunt Cora, engaged to Raymond Harstein III, a recent resident of Bakerhaven, tries to save Sherry by saying Sherry will be HER maid of honor the same day that Brenda is getting married. Which turns out to be the next Saturday. But Dennis, Sherry's ex-husband wants it to be a double wedding so that Sherry can be maid of honor for both. But the evening of the wedding rehearsal, Dennis and Brenda are supposed to bring Raymond to the church. Sherry doesn't trust Raymond and gets Aaron to check into things and he finds that Raymond is a drug dealer. When Sherry tells Cora she goes immediately to Raymond's and enters his house with Brenda, a bit behind Dennis. When theyw alk in the living room, they see Dennis pulling a knife from Raymond's chest. Cora goes immediately into hysterics. Raymond's next door neighbors, aging hippies, have seen something - or at least Daffy (Daffodil) has, but her husband Jack doesn't want her to tell. Then Daffy is found dead and Aaron is nearby, just recovering consciousness. Cora is determined to find out who killed Raymond. Sherry is trying to convince Brenda that despite what he says, Dennis has NOT changed. But Dennis is a prime suspect for the murder of Raymond and cocaine is discovered in his suitcase. Add to that, cryptogram warnings are being sent that Sherry and Cora are having to decode.
SPOILER:
Turns out Raymond is not a drug dealer, but a narc, as Cora discovers. So she is vindicated.
SPOILER:
Turns out Raymond is not a drug dealer, but a narc, as Cora discovers. So she is vindicated.
csbbryan2002's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
peacefrog's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my! Perhaps one of the most ridiculous things I have read in a long time! Breezed through this book in a day. Laughed so many times at the crazy antics. Double wedding. A Man no one can say no to. Strangers coming out of the wood work. Shenanigans all over the place.
I did not see any of it coming. The only reason for the 4 stars was the wavering of Sherry - hate him/need to protect him. Completely uncalled for and frustrating to not end. No consistency in her beliefs about the puzzles throughout the book.
I did not see any of it coming. The only reason for the 4 stars was the wavering of Sherry - hate him/need to protect him. Completely uncalled for and frustrating to not end. No consistency in her beliefs about the puzzles throughout the book.
phoenixemerald's review against another edition
3.0
A good cozy mystery. I enjoyed working out the puzzles at several points in the book. I was a little put off by some inconsistencies in the main characters' relationships, but not enough that I didn't enjoy the read.
heather_h's review against another edition
3.0
It was a fine vacation read. Its just another run of the mill murder mystery. Nothing too special about it. Fine as a standalone or in the rest of the series.
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