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@aschermetz I picked this up at the post office today! #whodunitthesequel

This was almost a pan for me, the last 50-75 pages were the saving grace. The MC was annoying and not made to be a detective, bad choices and assumptions. Although the secondary characters weren‘t annoying, I also feel like I didn‘t really know them or connect with them.

@BookwormAHN This will be on its way to you tomorrow for #whodunitthesequel.

This was my second finish for #13in3

@Mollyanna the tagged book is on its way and should arrive by the 25th.

A very interesting concept that didn‘t quite meet expectations. I believe the narration of the audiobook helped me want to continue reading. The story seemed to bog down in the middle and the ending seemed rushed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I believe I will read the sequel.

@Schlinkles I received this in today‘s mail. Thank you! #WhodunitTheSequel

This was a hard no for me. The contrived plot line and one-dimensional characters just left me unable to connect with it at all. There were also some passages that left me pained with how cheesy the writing was.

On to the next pick in #whodunitthesequel

@Schlinkles the next #whodunitthesequel book is heading your way today!

@Tiffy_Reads

This was very much a so-so read. I really didn't connect with either the writing style or the main character, although there are some enjoyable side characters and an interesting twist.
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@ScientistSam your next #whodunitthesequel is on its way to you...estimated arrival next Wednesday. 😊

While the latter part picked up for me, and I liked how this diverse cast of characters became like family to each other, this teetered on a “Pan” for me. My main issue was the first-person narrative, and its incessant need to explain every. single. thought. And move. And action. I kept putting it down because it was overload. While this is the first in series, I don‘t anticipate relishing more of this writing style. 3/5⭐️
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Is it me or is it the book???! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😩😩😩 This is the second book in recent times that seems to be taking me FOREVER to get through! While yes, I am normally a slower reader, this book (like the other recent one...which shall remain nameless...) appears to be adding on 50 pages for every 25 I read...seriously, I ALMOST give up! 🤪🤪🤪😔😔
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Thanks Ann! It‘s here, safe and sound! 😊

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@ferskner
@Tiffy_Reads

Not even Nashville hot chicken could make me get into this. I gave it 64 pages and I'm moving on. This reminded me of why I don't enjoy a lot of historical fiction anymore. Too much explaining historical details, too much time spent on the setting at the expense of plot and character. Plus an annoying MC who hammers out every point. The author needed to trust the reader more.

#readharder #assignedbookyouhated @bookriot

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#TheRippersShadow is on its way to you, @ferskner ! Hope you enjoy! #whodunitthesequel

I‘m seriously going to start this #whodunitthesequel book just as soon as I put my phone down. Soon. I swear. Really. #helpme

Yay #bookmail! Thanks @JenlovesJT47 for the book & tea (I loved the last one!) & the happy card. You can‘t really tell in the picture but the mailman put the package flat on our front step in the rain, so hurray for envelopes with bubble wrap lining!! #whodunitthesequel

I debated about what to rate this and I will have to go with 3.5⭐️. The first half of the book was somewhat disappointing, but it did pick up towards the end & I thought about bumping it to 4⭐️. My main complaint was with the main character - she was overly whiny at times, & the author had to hit us over the head constantly by stating the obvious. Other than that, I really enjoyed this. It had its implausible moments, but I really liked 🔽 TBC

Finally diving into this for #whodunitthesequel - Chipper approves! 👍🏻😸#historicalfiction #jacktheripper #catsoflitsy #chipper

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Excellent book. Photographer Sarah Bain and an unlikely group of friends help solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper. Interesting take on an old story with engaging characters. Full review in profile.

Yay for #bookmail ! Thank you @Jess_Read_This for the sweet card and adorable bookmark. 🤗 I'm looking forward to reading this, I've always been fascinated by Jack the Ripper. #whodunitthesequel

This one is winging its way to you @JenlovesJT47 I hope you like it more so than I did. I had a few eyebrow raises and hmmm‘s while reading. But I‘m so excited to be a part of the #whodunitthesequel group! 🔎🔦🔪🔎🔦 Looking forward to everyone‘s thoughts on this one.

Before a trip to London, I felt the need to read this. A great treat.

" I light the gas lamps. They illuminate the somber faces around my table. I feel as if I've stitched together a cloak from random scraps of fabric that the wind has blown in my direction. The cloak is blessedly warm."

Starting this book right now. I am excited about the cast of characters inside.