Bringing back a former tradition of reading this every December.

I‘ve been delaying reading this because it‘s a chunkster and doesn‘t fit in my work backpack. Then I said f$&ck it.

Way better than I was expecting. A little thriller a little gothic.

I haven‘t been all that enamored with any of her books; hopefully it changes with this one.

Fast paced. Multiple perspectives. Easy to be kept engaged while reading but the second I put it down I didn‘t think about it again.

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Easy to listen to; requires little brain power.

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(I miss the smell of lilacs)

Unbelievably irritating MC

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Nope. Predictable. And when it‘s not predictable it‘s trying way too hard to throw you off. No subtlety.

Next audible. Should be good for gym listening.

Great if you‘re looking for something mindless.

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My notes while reading:
- A little kitschy with the tongue in cheek dialogue and winky wink asides to the reader. A little annoying; a little fun.
- Love a good Death as narrator
- Trying to be witty…a little too hard. Rings false.
- Is everyone lazy?
- The constant moving around of characters is a lot.

Its a pick but I‘m annoyed about it.

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Great on audible.

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Great story. Narration not great.

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One of the best in the series

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Easy read. No brain power required.

Next up. Feels like a fall read.

Not my favorite Maisie Dobbs. Still, always a nice visit.

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The narrator was a challenge initially. The story is fantastic.

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Easy listen on audible.

Converted my friend @Karabenoit ! Give her a follow!

Checking in with Maisie

The last 90 pages something happens. The rest….nothing. It was boring.

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I was bored.

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Ramses showing up his parents every time.

Spending time with Peabody. (Audible)

Witty concept. Poor execution on audible. I found myself checking out constantly. Couldn‘t have cared less about the characters or whatever demon/ghost.

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90 year old taking a weed gummy for “back pain”? Yup. Hilarious. Particularly in the hands of Kristan Higgins. She‘s my go to when I need a laugh, something easy but still engaging, and always features a dog. I read this in less than a day. I particularly needed a laugh. It delivers.

Some much needed fluff.

Cute but predictable.

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Good on audible. Not as good as the physical read.

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Always enjoyable to be around Charlotte Holmes

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Great on audible

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My amazing, beautiful niece.