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Finished earlier in the week, this was my second book for #ThematicCozies April #Sports theme. I really enjoyed this mystery set in the world of river rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado. The MC, Mandy Tanner is a River Ranger who rescues two people when a tour raft upsets & one of them dies—turns out he was poisoned & since the raft & guide were her uncle‘s, she gets involved in the investigation. I liked the ⬇️

This one was extra jarring & felt like a totally different series. Just when I finally had gotten used to the 2nd narrator, this one has a different one. Everything felt off in this one. Sigh. 3⭐️

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I liked 98% of this book. Didn‘t like Rainey‘s “romance” cause it felt Hallmark-y and unnecessary and her open ended ending. I hated how there was so much left open in the modern timeline. I loved how the dual timelines were handled, the friendships and love. There are parts of this where I wish some things were fleshed out at the end. But generally liked it

My picks for #ThematicCozies April: #Sports

The tagged book features river rafting & other outdoor adventures in Colorado. Geared for the Grave (I‘ll be listening to the free audiobook on Audible), is centered around a bike store on Mackinac Island. Both are first in series.

Okay, the inhabitants of Walmsley Parva should fear for their lives now - so many murders in such a short time. But Edwina and Beryl are on to solving the current one. The murder mystery are an easy and funny listening - perfect for my daily commute. The only thing I don‘t appreciate is the title, which already is clue.

Got the fire pit going for the first time this year.

The Ducote sisters (and Benjy and the animals) visit their cousin whose granddaughter is getting married but the girl dies during a storm the night before the wedding.

There was a totally unexpected twist near the end but also a trope repeated from the previous book. I'm curious to see if it appears again in the next book.

This is definitely an easy read/listening, but a very entertaining one. I like the interaction between Edwina and Beryl and Simpkins - that‘s undoubtly a funny triangle. Unfortunately the title gives away too much.

After a few years, im continuing my journey with M.C. Beatons murder mysteries! Unfortunately M.C. Beaton has passed away so her books are continued by other writers she worked very closely with in her final years, but they're still just as funny and charming.
And what a great pick up with this one! Agatha at a nudist club, so funny!