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This was the exact book I needed right now, full of snarky humor with so many mentions of mystery and crime characters. I loved every minute of it. Two sleuths, a granddaughter and her grandmother, have an IRL locked room-style murder on their hands, when a snowstorm isolates their hostess‘s house from the outside world, leaving a killer to target the guests one by one. While there is a lot of humor, there are somber moments, and you can see ⬇️⬇️

“The place looked like a vampire‘s lair designed by Henry VIII.”

I‘m inhaling this book—with gem statements like the quote above, I think this is going to be an absolutely fun read. And, I adore Mimi.

This is also giving me Richard Osman vibes for character, wit, and fun back stories.

(Addie) “Let‘s figure out how we‘re going to get out of here.” She pointed to an air vent above them. …I could try to get it open, but I‘ll need a screwdriver first.”
(Mimi) “Well, there‘s some oranges over there, but I don‘t see any vodka.”
(Addie) “Very funny.”
(Me) Mimi is a hoot.

Two words: Secret passages.
Two more words: Septuagenarian sleuth …
And a whole bunch of words … teams up with her granddaughter to solve a murder while attending a Jazz Age theme party on Mackinac Island during a cyclone blizzard. 🥶
Great fun. 👍

Sorry I haven‘t posted in a while #BookSky! That doesn‘t mean I haven‘t been reading! I finished up 2 books this week. #ThisIsNotAGame and #OneDeathAtATime. Both of these were excellent mysteries featuring older women and younger Gen Z sidekicks. Both of these are 4 ⭐️

This was very much a cosy murder mystery with a modern Agatha Christie feel to it. I loved the location and the uniqueness of the locked room side of the mystery. I have to admit that I wasn't totally sure on the killer as I was too busy enjoying the ride to the big reveal. It made sense and its a recognised way but I liked it. The plot was simple and fun. Mimi is brilliant and I loved Addie too. The ending was perfect. Netaglley 4*