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git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
I want to live in Jewel Bay, Montana. I want to be friends with Erin Murphy and her mom Fresca. I want to have a business in this town. All of the characters, good and bad, are engaging. The setting is awesome and realistic.
Sometimes I will read what all a character does throughout the book and roll my eyes. Where do they get the energy, who's watching the kids, where do they store all of the decorations, when do the find the time to cook everything they find in the freezer to just pop in the oven for unexpected guests....
That never seems to happen in this series and with Erin. She stays busy, but it all seems manageable. She has a great store, has great friends, and the investigation she gets involved are natural, doesn't feel forced.
I like that there were plenty of suspects to choose from. The mysteries weren't easy to solve.
And, oh, the recipes! YUM!
Definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
Sometimes I will read what all a character does throughout the book and roll my eyes. Where do they get the energy, who's watching the kids, where do they store all of the decorations, when do the find the time to cook everything they find in the freezer to just pop in the oven for unexpected guests....
That never seems to happen in this series and with Erin. She stays busy, but it all seems manageable. She has a great store, has great friends, and the investigation she gets involved are natural, doesn't feel forced.
I like that there were plenty of suspects to choose from. The mysteries weren't easy to solve.
And, oh, the recipes! YUM!
Definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
asanford's review against another edition
3.0
This series has potential. And I love that it’s in small town Montana. But I want more from the characters - I want to care about them and cheer for them. I want to prefer one of the love interests. And so far I don’t.
Centered around a reality show grilling competition.
Centered around a reality show grilling competition.
eluparello's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
3.0
First of all, can we just take a moment to appreciate the amazing pun that is Crime Rib?
This was a very cute, cozy mystery about a murder that happens when a famous cooking show comes to a small Montana town.
Very low stakes and never quite thrilling enough to call it a thriller. But the mystery of the killing and the small town drama is enough to keep you interested. And the descriptions of the food are so well done I can picture the chocolate croissant better than I can picture the main character!
This is the second book in the Food Lovers’ Village Mystery series but you don’t need to have read the first one to enjoy Crime Rib!
This was a very cute, cozy mystery about a murder that happens when a famous cooking show comes to a small Montana town.
Very low stakes and never quite thrilling enough to call it a thriller. But the mystery of the killing and the small town drama is enough to keep you interested. And the descriptions of the food are so well done I can picture the chocolate croissant better than I can picture the main character!
This is the second book in the Food Lovers’ Village Mystery series but you don’t need to have read the first one to enjoy Crime Rib!
betcei's review against another edition
3.0
A national food competition comes to Jewel Bay, but starts out wrong before the crew even arrives.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
Fun second book for this series. I enjoy the characters and setting in this series. Strong mystery in this one.
cherylg's review against another edition
4.0
Another great cozy! I loved the main character in this audiobook, and the narrator really brought her to life. The plot was a bit confusing for me, but all in all, it was a good reading experience. I never guessed who the killer was and I suspected the wrong person the whole time reading the book!
avanders's review against another edition
4.0
This is the 2nd book in a series and it took me a while to get into it. ... I wonder if it’s because I didn’t read the “introductory” book, even though this one certainly stands on its own as a story. Once I did settle in, it was a solid cozy... a little darker/sadder than some, but with all the environment feels and great foodie descriptions. I’ll definitely go back to read the first and others in the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
yetanothersusan's review against another edition
3.0
Another easy enjoyable book. But I think I should track the food the main character eats in a day. The calories have to be crazy!