Molten Deathby Leslie Karst(post may contain affiliate links) Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series. First off, the cover artist did a bang up job with this one! Our main character, Valerie, is a retired caterer who recently… Continue reading Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series (3/5 stars)
The Expectant DetectivesExpectant Detectives, #1by Kat Ailesnarrated by Kitty Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series. With the impending birth of their first child, Alice and Joe opt to leave fast-paced London for a cozy village in the… Continue reading The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series (3.5/5 stars)
The Curse of Penryth Hallby Jess Armstrongnarrated by Emma Love(post may contain affiliate links) The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong is a debut historical gothic mystery set just after World War I in Cornwall. The audiobook version is narrated by Emma Love, and she did a great job! There are several characters with… Continue reading The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong is a debut historical gothic mystery set just after World War I in Cornwall (3.75/5 stars)
The Mystery GuestMolly the Maid, #2by Nita Prosenarrated by Lauren Ambrose(post may contain affiliate links) The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a cozy mystery and the second book in the Molly the Maid series. I listened to the audiobook version, narrated by Lauren Ambrose, via my Spotify Premium membership. She does a great job;… Continue reading The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a cozy mystery and the second book in the Molly the Maid series (4.25/5 stars)
The Mimicking of Known Successesby Malka Oldernarrated by Lindsey Dorcus(post may contain affiliate links) The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older is a sci-fi cozy mystery novella set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements. If you like Holmesian stories but want more lesbians and sci-fi in your mysteries, this is the novella for you.… Continue reading The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older is a sci-fi cozy mystery novella set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements (4/5 stars)
#CrimeTimeby Jeneva Rose & Drew Pynenarrated by a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose and Drew Pyne is a full-cast audio exclusive cozy mystery/thriller with satirical elements that is fast and fun to listen to. If you like over the top crime fiction, this is the fully acted out novella (complete… Continue reading #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose and Drew Pyne is a full-cast audio exclusive cozy mystery/thriller with satirical elements that is fast and fun to listen to (4/5 stars)
Murder and MamonTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #4by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen series. Lila's three godmothers--the "Calendar Crew" made up of April, Mae, and June--are celebrating the opening of their new laundromat. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series (4/5 stars)
The Scottish Ladies' Detective AgencyThe Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, #1by Lydia Traversnarrated by Helen McAlpine(post may contain affiliate links) The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency by Lydia Travers is a historical cozy mystery. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is narrated by Helen McAlpine. Maud just used her… Continue reading The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency by Lydia Travers is a historical cozy mystery (3.75/5 stars)
Blackmail and BibingkaTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen cozy mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine hours and is narrated by Danice Cabanela. Lila has… Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)
The Last Drop of HemlockNightingale Mysteries, #2by Katharine Schellman(post may contain affiliate links) The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a a historical cozy mystery set in Prohibition-era New York City, and the second book in the Nightingale Mysteries series. Vivian Kelly, former seamstress, is now working part-time at The Nightingale, a speakeasy in… Continue reading The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a a historical cozy mystery set in Prohibition-era New York City, and the second book in the Nightingale Mysteries series (4/5 stars)
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