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Could’ve Been a Series

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-31-24

I enjoyed this story and appreciate the irony of it being offered through an Amazon-owned company. Generally, I liked the plot and the pacing, but like some others, I found the end of the book to be somewhat rushed after the “big reveal.” It felt as though it was the end of a book within a series and we were left with the cliff-hanger.

On the performance side, the standout to me was Rachel Dratch. I’ve previously seen her only in comedies, so hearing her in a dramatic role was great. For the most part, the audio mixing was balanced but the use of dialogue behind narration threw me a little bit. Not necessarily a bad thing, it was just different.

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A Sweet Read

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-11-24

While I must admit this series isn’t my usual cup of literary tea, it’s a fun and easy read. I came upon it after reading Thorne’s This Gilded Abyss (which was terrific) and had not previously read a “cozy” novel, but I understand the novelty now. Narrator Jessica Threet did a wonderful job. She provided a particularly noteworthy performance of the dastardly pirate captain, who is described as having an accent that couldn’t be ascribed to one place, and Threet masterfully shifts accents mid-sentence, which was quite neat to experience as a listener. The writing itself could use a little extra polishing at some points, but overall I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easily digestible narrative—perfect for a drive or before bed. Looking forward to the additional installations next year!

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