ARC Review: The Mystery Writer

 I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself. 

The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill

Theo decides to drop out of law school to pursue her dream of being a writer, and in the process moves in with her brother, and meets his best friend Mac. But the murder of Theo’s mentor, a fellow writer, sets off a wild chain of events, featuring conspiracies, disappearing writers, and more murder. 

Here’s the thing with this book. I loved the three main characters, and the book started really intriguingly with a strong-sounding mystery. But then the story went off the rails, and just kept going, at least in my opinion. You can definitely give this book a go, it just didn’t end up working for me. 

ARC Review: A Midnight Puzzle

 I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself. 

A Midnight Puzzle by Gigi Pandian 

Tempest Raj, once a world famous stage magician, now helps her family with their amazing unique company, Secret Staircase Construction. But someone is suing them-and then that someone is murdered by a mysterious blade through the door of the theater Tempest is planning to perform her final show in.

I absolutely love this series, to the point where I bought the first two books after reading them. Tempest is an absolutely brilliant lead character, and the supporting characters are all amazing. The mysteries are always excellent, and always surprising. I absolutely highly recommend this book and this series. 

ARC Review: The Other Lola

 I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself.

The Other Lola by Ripley Jones 

Their true crime podcast solved a mystery, but also threw their lives into chaos. Blair and Cam have no intentions of ever getting involved in a mystery again, but then Mattie shows up. Mattie’s sister, Lola, disappeared years ago, and seems to have now reappeared. But Mattie swears that the new Lola isn’t truly her sister, and is desperate for help as no one else believes her. 

I really loved the author’s book Missing Clarissa, and the sequel was very good too. Jones makes readers care so much about the characters, and the mystery is so unique and compelling. I was disappointed there was no podcast aspect, but that made total sense within the context of the story. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Murder in the Tea Leaves

 I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself. 

Murder in the Tea Leaves by Laura Childs 

A movie is filming in Theodosia’s town, but a murder on set is brewing. When the director is killed, Theodosia and her friend (and tea sommelier) Drayton are on the case, whether the police want them there or not.

This is such a warm, cozy mystery series, one I’m always happy to curl up with. The characters are fantastic, the mystery is always a good one, there’s friendships and romance, and you will absolutely want to visit that tea shop. I definitely recommend this book.