Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2011
As an NC native, I am always on the lookout for books set in NC, so I was pleased to find this book. Though this is obviously a debut novel, I found it to be a good, fun read. I can't really classify it as a cozy mystery, though It's more of a mystery suspense book with cozy elements that does lean more toward cozy than thriller.This book really has a little bit of something for everyone, mystery: romance, quirky/interesting characters (but not silly ones). I found the characters to fun and believable, and the book has some truly laugh out loud moments, which always makes me a happy reader. I also found the characters to be true to place, and enjoyed reading about some places and people in NC that are completely realistic. The blossoming romance was nicely done and hints of future development lead me to think that a sequel may be in the works. I really didn't know who did it until the very end. The book definitely had a surprise or two!Admittedly, the writing was a bit uneven at the beginning and the editing could've been better (true for lots of ebooks, so I'm not complaining, just mentioning it), but this didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the book. For pure entertainment, I give this book 5 stars, warts and all. This is a good book for reading on the deck or at the pool, or by a fireside with a cup of tea. The price is pretty darn good too!I am certainly hoping that there's a sequel! Overall, fun mystery read.