Petals, Poison and Peril: A Thorne Sister Sleuths Cozy Mystery: Small Town Female Detective and Women Sleuths Cozy Mysteries

by Dg Thomas

Iris and Poppy Thorne, the spirited sisters behind Bloomwood’s beloved flower shop Blossom & Thorne, are no strangers to unusual requests. But when a rare and dangerous plant is discovered hidden among their stock while preparing floral arrangements for the mayor’s gala, their world is turned upside down.

When the mayor’s political rival is found dead after the gala and their shop is implicated, the sisters find themselves at the center of a scandal. As the town whispers about poisoned blooms and political plots, Iris and Poppy refuse to let their reputation wither. Determined to clear their name, they begin unraveling the mystery, uncovering a web of rivalries, hidden agendas, and long-buried secrets.

The deeper they dig, the more perilous their investigation becomes. With their shop, livelihood, legacy, and community on the line, Iris and Poppy must use their wit, floral expertise, and unshakable bond to uncover the real culprit before the killer strikes again.

Can they solve the mystery in time to clear their name, or will Blossom & Thorne become the next victim of a killer’s deadly arrangement?

Why Readers Love This SeriesA gripping mystery filled with twists and surprises.The dynamic sister duo of Iris and Poppy, whose cleverness and charm light up every page.A unique blend of floral intrigue and small-town drama.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries looking for a clever, heartwarming read.Don’t miss this enchanting tale of secrets, scandals, and the deadly power of flowers.

Genres: Cozy Mystery

153 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2025

Reviews

[Charlene (Char)🍁☕️📚 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t stop listening I was looking for something that would get me by through my workday and provide a nice cozy fall read. This book definitely check off all those boxes. Plus the book features two melanin sisters 🤎.

Sisters Iris and Poppy Thorne carry on their late mother’s legacy as they are owners of her flower shop. There is something here for everyone ! Not only are they sisters but they also have a good eye for details. Business is booming as they are tasked with coming up with floral arrangements for the mayors event. In one of their shipments, they find wolfbane which is a highly poisonous plant and something they didn’t order.

Then there is a murder and the two sisters are seen as suspects. Then their small town seems much smaller. Iris and Poppy must take matters into their own hand and clear their name. This is was a quick listen with a small town feel. I definitely love the series and the banter between the characters. Definitely perfect for the cozy season. If you like a mystery with humor, a small town feel and a page turner. This is the book for you.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

[Reader_for_LifeTLG · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many suspects in such a small town - The victim was wholly unpleasant and the town will be better without his overbearing presence, but he was killed so it's up to the coppers to investigate. Poppy and Iris did their part, considering that it appears that a plant used in the murder was found in the arrangements they prepared for the gala. But they didn't order the plant and seemingly it was transported directly from the supplier to their shop. Who had access to pull off the crime of the century in little Bloomwood? A great story with two siblings who are determined to restore their reputations and save their lives. Great characters all, including Poppy's cutie of a daughter who was ready to put on her Sherlock Holmes. I figured this one out. The AI narrator took nothing away from the story.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute short mystery

Iris and Poppy Thorne have a flower shop in Bloomwood. They run into triub!e when wolfsbane shows up in their shop and then someone is poisoned.
They investigate to remove the black spot on their reputations.
It's a short mystery but cute with puns and flower associated humour.

[Indiya Leggett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book for me started a little slow but, as the read progressed it became one that was hard for me to put down. I was patiently waiting to see who the murderer was. This is a good book to pick up, especially if you are in a reading slump. It was good for me to be able to have something to help me get back into my reading goal.

[January · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 🌟

It was just, ehh...
The story felt unorganized in certain spots, and it didn't make sense in others. I have no interest in finishing the series.
Might be better for children.

[Molly]

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[Carmen Lang · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mystery is obvious. But, for a first in a series and a novella, it was enjoyable. The next few books are a little longer, so hopefully we can get to know the main characters a little better.

[Loreal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute lil cozy mystery. Good read during the fall season. If hallmark did mystery...im sure cozy mystery would be there kinda mystery. Not too much but just enough to keep you going.

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but Good :)

[Chinadoll]

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[Breána Kechelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an enjoyable, low-ish stakes mystery. The main characters, sisters Iris and Poppi are uncomplicated flower store owners in a small town caught in the middle of a scandalous crime.

Since the book is so short I think the main downfall would be the lack of character development. Along with that the plot is predictable and repetitive.

But overall it was a pleasant experience; something to listen to while I get ready for work.