Murder by the Book

A Cosy Crime Club Mystery #1

by M.R.G. Davies

Nothing is deadlier than angry readers… especially when you murder one of their own.

When the manager of The Quaint Bookshop is found slumped between the shelves, the four members of the shop's reading group decide to put into action all the skills they’ve picked up from their favourite fictional detectives.

If anyone knows how to solve a killer of a crime, it’s a team of murder-mystery superfans. The police might be investigating but the reading group are on the case…

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

347 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 23, 2026

About the author

AKA Michael Davies

Reviews

[Jack Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

With thanks to HarperCollins and One More Chapter for the advanced reader copy.

Murder by the Book is a cosy mystery with alternating perspectives, centred on an unlikely group of amateur detectives brought together through a reading group, each with complex lives of their own. It’s an immediately engaging premise, and one that feels especially resonant for anyone who belongs to a book club themselves.

From the outset, the village of Norcester feels well realised. It’s the kind of setting you can picture clearly, with a strong sense of place that grounds the mystery and gives the story real texture. The murder itself is intriguing from the very beginning, and the pacing is one of the book’s real strengths. This is a genuine page-turner. Each member of the reading group is well developed, with Bella and Lauren in particular standing out as characters I’m keen to spend more time with in the future. The mystery-solving feels amateur in the best possible way: realistic, intuitive, and grounded in how ordinary people might actually approach such a situation. I love how the police play a role here - I often find murder mysteries don't pay enough attention to them, but it's done very well here.

The conclusions makes complete sense and is believable, though I would have liked a few more clues pointing in that direction to strengthen the final reveal. Still, the humour and charm throughout more than make up for this, with delightful touches - including the memorable presence of a certain character, despite never hearing directly from him.

This is easy, accessible reading, and very much a love letter to readers who enjoy piecing together mysteries as they go. Fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett will feel right at home. With slightly tighter language, future books could be even stronger, and I’ll definitely be picking up the sequel.

[Jess Robinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read as an ARC from NetGalley, to be published in Jan 2026

Thank god it’s over holy shit. This book was highly predictable and felt like it was trying to hit a word count the entire time.
I only finished it because I wanted to know who committed the murder and I’m not going to lie I skimmed so so so much. There was so many parts that were so unnecessary they should have been cut out and this could have made a great novella.
For example - “he watched a squirrel gambolling in a tree. It was definitely gambolling. He knew it was gambolling, even though he couldn’t remember ever actually hearing the word defined. There was something about the squirrel’s acrobatic insouciance; it lacked the purposefulness of running and the frivolousness of mere scampering. It was definitely gambolling.”
HOW DID THIS END UP IN THE BOOK

[Jen Ryland (jenrylandreviews & yaallday)]

While this is pitched as similar to The Thursday Murder Club, I felt it was more similar to the Aurora Teagarden books. In The Quaint Bookshop located in central England, a book club is meeting. The members: a professor, a housewife, a middle aged and still struggling actor, a nursery school teacher and undercover author, and the bookstore manager, who is looking in on the group.

By the end of their meeting, one of them will be dead, and the rest receive clues to help solve the murder.

I'm still trying to get into cozies. While this didn't quite have the humor and plotting of TMC, I did like the inclusion of a reporter, who manages to get all the witnesses to talk even after the police sternly told them to talk to no one.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an advance copy for review!

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[Farah G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Readers may be nerds, but you do *not* want to come between them and their precious books - or their favourite bookstore! So, when a bookshop owner is murdered, a set of avid crime story junkies decide to do their own investigation...

This is a charming cozy mystery that will have particular appeal for bibliophiles, thanks to the setting. And it easily earns 3.5 stars.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Deborah Almada]

This was a DNF for me. I really could not get into this book at all!

[Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder by the Book is trying its absolute hardest to be a cozy mystery girlie. We’ve got the quirky bookstore, the motley reading group, the murder that conveniently happens after a reading group meeting (because timing is everything when you’re staging your amateur sleuth origin story). It’s giving Richard Osman lite, meets discount Agatha Christie, and for the most part, it pulls it off... but only just.

Here’s the setup. Four wildly mismatched people make up a mystery reading group: Professor Stone (brooding academia edition), Harrison Fforde (washed-up actor, full-time drama queen), Lauren (author slash nursery assistant with main character energy), and Bella (suburban wife with a “will probably snap” face). When the manager of their beloved indie bookstore is murdered right after their meeting, these chaotic book nerds are like, “Yeah, the police are technically investigating, but what if we did it better?” And look, I respect the energy. It’s very “we read a lot of Agatha Christie, and now we think we’re licensed.”

Where the book shines is the core vibe. It’s very much a love letter to mystery lovers. There are literary references baked in like little Easter eggs, and the town of Norchester is charming in a way that screams “Hallmark Christmas special, but make it murder.” You can tell M. R. G. Davies loves the genre, and that affection bleeds onto the page. When the gang starts receiving mysterious book-themed packages with cryptic clues, I was like, okay, yes, now we’re in murder bingo territory and I’m eating it up.

But then the pacing hits. And wow, does it drag. Somewhere between the squirrel monologues and the 47 separate internal crises, I found myself yelling at my Kindle, “CAN SOMEONE JUST GET MURDERED AGAIN, PLEASE?” This book has the chaotic charm of a group chat that keeps spinning off into weird tangents but doesn’t know how to circle back to the actual plot. And don’t get me wrong. I live for chaos. But I need it to be narratively useful, not just page-count padding.

Also. Detective Chief Inspector Carlson needs therapy and maybe a vacation. She is somehow both aggressively competent and wildly bad at her job. She gives major “I’m tired of these meddling readers” energy while simultaneously ignoring half the suspects. I couldn’t tell if I was supposed to root for her or fear she was going to throw Bella off a bridge out of pure spite.

Now, character-wise, this little gang has promise. Lauren is my favorite. She’s got a touch of the “girl detective who’s not afraid to Google stalk a potential murderer” edge. Bella’s transformation from human doormat to “yeeted my trash husband out the front door” icon was satisfying, if a little fast. Harrison is there, mostly for comic relief and light chaos, which... fine. And the Professor? Sir. What are you hiding. He has big “accidentally implicated in multiple murders and still thinks he’s in charge” energy.

The reveal? Not bad. The clues were there, kind of, if you squinted through the red herrings and didn’t get too distracted by literary misdirection and weird character alibis. I wouldn’t call it mind-blowing, but it wasn’t rage-inducing either. Just... fine.

This book is like a cinnamon bun that sat out a little too long. Still sweet. Still comforting. Just slightly stale around the edges. It’s a solid entry for the “murder mystery with literary flair” crowd, and if the sequel tightens up the pacing and leans harder into the unhinged group dynamics, I’ll absolutely be back for more tea and dead bodies.

Casual three stars. Nothing fatal (except, you know... the actual murder), but it didn’t fully slay either.

Whodunity Award: For Making Me Wonder If I Should Start a Book Club or Call the Cops

Big thanks to HarperCollins UK and One More Chapter for the ARC. I promise not to start a real-life sleuth squad if someone goes missing in a bookshop. Probably.

[PamG · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder By the Book by M.R. G. Davies is the first book in the Cozy Crime Club Mystery series. It features four members of a reading group who meet at The Quaint Bookshop. One night as soon as they leave, they hear a scream. The manager, Felicity Penman, has been murdered. The four decide to use what they’ve picked up from their fictional detectives to solve the cases. Surely, the murder mystery fans can solve the case since it doesn’t seem like the police are doing much to solve it.

Professor Stone is the leader of the group. He’s analytical and logical. Lauren is forthright, as well as bringing empathy and character insight. Harrison is optimistic, but he can be irritating. Bella has a quiet resilience and tends to be a team player. They all have a shared interest in literature, especially mysteries.

The novel switches points of view frequently with transitions that don’t always work smoothly. The story has plenty of literary references and is descriptive. However, the amount of description tends to slow the pace. The author did a great job on characterization and showing how the group worked well together. The reveal wasn’t much of a surprise, but it was well done.

Overall, this is a charming mystery with likeable characters, but slow pacing.

HarperCollins UL, One More Chapter and M.R.G. Davies provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for January 23, 2026.
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My 2.94 rounded to 3 stars review is coming soon.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars. An interesting new series following the mold of The Thursday Murder Club.

The manager of The Quaint Bookshop ends up slumped between the shelves. The four members of the shop's reading group decide to try to solve the mystery. If they use everything they know from all the murder-mysteries they've read, can they solve the crime?

This is definitely following the same kind of script as many of these other cozy-ish British murder mysteries that we've been seeing over the last several years, and I think that's great. I enjoy that we get to read from the perspectives of all four of the members of the reading group and learn bit about them and the mystery as we go. This book also definitely embraces its British roots and feels very much in that relatively dry style.

I think the characters are the biggest struggle for me. We don't get to see that much of each of them, so they end up not being super likeable. While I don't necessarily need to like the characters in a mystery story, it was harder to care about what happened to them. The start of this story debates what constitutes fair-play in a murder mystery, and that ended up being a factor in this book as well.

Overall, if you enjoy murder mysteries with quirky casts of characters, give this book a try. It references a lot of golden age of mysteries, which is a great thing to get to enjoy throughout the read.

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing an advanced copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s something irresistibly charming about a mystery that begins in a bookshop. Murder by the Book invites us into The Quaint Bookshop, where the shelves hold more than stories—they hide secrets, danger, and ultimately, a body. When the manager is found dead among the novels, it’s not the police who capture our hearts, but a reading group of devoted crime-fiction fans who decide to put their fictional sleuthing skills to the test.

This is a cozy mystery that sparkles with humour and warmth, yet never loses its grip on suspense. Davies cleverly balances the playful energy of amateur detectives with the darker undercurrent of murder, creating a tale that feels both comforting and thrilling. The camaraderie of the reading group is delightful—like sitting in on a lively book club where the stakes suddenly turn deadly.

The narrative is peppered with nods to classic detective fiction, making it a treat for seasoned mystery lovers, while the accessible style ensures newcomers will feel right at home. It’s witty, engaging, and brimming with atmosphere—the kind of story you want to curl up with by the fire, blanket wrapped tight, as the pages turn effortlessly.

Fans of The Marlow Murder Club will find themselves right at home here, but Davies brings his own flair: a knowing wink to the genre, a warmth in characterisation, and a pace that keeps you guessing until the final chapter.

With thanks to MRG Davies, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.

[Tracy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Professor Stone, Lauren Sherwood, Harrison Fforde, and Bella Bourton, not names to strike fear into any type of criminal let alone a murderer! When their friend is killed however, and the police investigation seems to be going nowhere, they are ready to leap into the breach and look at the clues which seem to have been laid out for them. When the discovery of another body leads the police in their direction the four reading club members know they have to up their game but they've read crime novels, how hard can it be?

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter, but the opinions expressed are my own. The first book in a new series, this is an absolute joy. The four main protagonists are easy to read about, their personal lives are all completely different but they need each other in ways none of them has acknowledged before. There is quite a lot of internal thought and problem solving which did become quite noticeable but a first book is like a blank canvas and it gave an early insight into the way the four of them work both individually and as a group. The culprit was well hidden in plain sight and I was surprised by their reveal but in a good way. If you're considering trying a new cosy crime series this is definitely work a look.

[Ashleigh Brown]

This is definitely a cozy mystery and if that is your vibe you will definitely enjoy this book.

For me personally, this was not my favorite book. Mostly because I didn't connect with the story or the characters. The reader follows the 4 main characters - Professor Stone, Bella, Lauren, and Harrison. They are all members of a reading group that is hosted by a local bookstore. The manager of the bookstore is the one who began the reading group and encouraged/selected each of the members. Early on in the book, the manager is unfortunately murdered and the 4 reading group members decide to investigate the murder once they all became suspects. I will say in the beginning it did take me a bit of time to get into the story. It felt that at times the story was going in 5 or 6 different directions that didn't quite add to the story. But by the end of the story, I was invested and I did feel like the story built up to the conclusion. I don't mind a book that has a slower start but then builds into a nice ending. I do wish, personally, that we hadn't had some of the subplots that didn't seem to help move the story forward. At times with all of the subplots, I would get lost in where I was in the actual mystery itself.

Was it a good time? Yes. Did I think the story wrapped up nicely? Yes. For whatever reason, this book and I we just didn't vibe.

[Short, Sweet and Cozy · Rating 3 out of 5]

British cozy mystery by M.R.G. Davies. I was looking forward to it because I love cozy mysteries set in bookstores and with book clubs but it didn't meet my expectations unfortunately. The four members of The Quaint Bookshop Book Club are Professor Stone, Lauren, Bella and Harrison Fforde. They leave the bookstore after a meeting and hear a scream. They find the bookstore manager slumped over between the shelves (not dead yet but may as well have been!). The next day they each receive a package at their domiciles. This is almost as big a mystery as the dead bookstore manager. The story takes place over 1 week (Tuesday-Tuesday). What a long week! The pace was slow and at first I thought it took place decades ago until current phrases and people are mentioned. I didn't particularly like any of the characters until near the end there was some improvement. Eventually they basically became a team and kind of worked together to solve the murder mystery and who sent the books and why. I liked the addition of Lauren's brother Simon. By the end, the story got a little better and the mystery was solved in a satisfactory way. I really wanted to like this book and I can only imagine how much work went into it but the pace and characters were a hurdle I had trouble with. The cover is great! #MurderByTheBook #OneMoreChapter #NetGalley

[Louise Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up

Book 1 of Library Detectives.

When the manager of The Quaint Bookshop is found slumped between the shelves, the four members of the shop's reading group decide to put into action all the skills they have picked up from their favourite fictional detective. If anyone knows how to solve a crime, it's a team of murder-mystery super fans. The police might be investigating but the reading group are on the case.

This is the first book in a new cosy crime series. Four members are at The Quaint Bookshop when the manager, Felicity Penman, was murdered. The four members decide to do some investigating themselves as the police don't seem to be getting anywhere.

This story is told from alternating points of view. I liked the four club members for different reasons, and they were well-portrayed. The pace is steady, there was some humour, and we get some nods to some classic detective fiction.

Published 23rd January 2026

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #OneMoreChapter and the author #MRGDavies for my ARC of MurderByTheBook in exchange for an honest review.

[Roz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good cozy mystery which has been likened to The Thursday Murder Club in some reviews. I would say that the style is similar but this lacks some of the humour and storytelling of TTMC novels. However, as this is the first in what I would hope will be a new series for readers like myself to enjoy, I look forward to seeing how the characters that we have been introduced to develop over future books.

Murder at a bookshop of the young manager brings together the reading group that she has assembled, to find her killer. After receiving a book each, they must work together using their skills and determination to find the truth. The story is told at a good pace and it took me a while to figure out who the killer was and the background of the main players, but it is definitely a good start to a new series.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Phrynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

First in a new series and our introduction to the Quaint Bookshop, its manager Felicity Penman and the four members of a reading group who are in for a big surprise when there is a murder in the store and they become involved in the investigation.

I liked all of the four main characters - Professor Stone, out of work actor Harrison, trying to be an author Lauren, and Bella who has an appalling husband. The best parts of the book are when Bella takes a stand and deals with said husband very effectively. The four of them work together well and balance each other's abilities. There is a nice showdown with the police at the end.

The story is full of literary references and clues which is fun. Some of the descriptive passages were too long and I have to admit to a little bit of skimming. Overall though I enjoyed the book and am giving it four stars. I would definitely read a second book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cozy has been compared to the Marlowe Murder Club mysteries, and, indeed, it does bring together a group of disparate personalities (members of a mystery book club) to investigate the murder of the Quaint Bookshop's manager.

The murder takes place immediately after a club meeting, and Professor Stone, Lauren Sherwood, Harrison Fforde, and Bella Bourton find themselves compelled to get involved in the case, especially after the police seem less than enthusiastic and each book club member receives a mysterious literary work that appear to constitute clues in the case.

All in all, a pleasant, if not compelling, read for cozy devotees that is the first in a new series.

Full Disclosure--NetGalley and the publisher provided me with a digital ARC of this book. This is my honest review.

[Marion · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first in the series of “A Cosy Crime Club Mystery”. We meet Professor Stone, Lauren Sherwood, Harrison Fforde and Bella Bourton, who are in a book club at the Quaint Bookshop. When the manager is found dead in between the shelves, the book club decides to do some investigating themselves. Davies did a great job developing the four protagonists and made it easy for you to like them. These four are so different in personality but work so well together. During their investigation each member finds a book that connects to the crime. These clues help them along the way to solve the crime. I did feel that some of the story dragged in places, but I liked the final reveal by the book club. I would like to thank Netgalley and Harper Collins and One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC for an honest review.

[E Vee · Rating 4 out of 5]

If there is one type of book that I'm guaranteed to jump for, it's a cozy mystery. I really love when the author of said cozy mystery also seems to really love the genre. This author did a great job of weaving in some mystery touchstones throughout the book and even included nods to greats such as Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and G. K. Chesterton.

This book was told from various points of view. I think The Professor might be my favorite character. Bella threw me a bit. I'm glad she showed some growth. Harrison was just sad. Lauren was intriguing, and I wish we'd heard more about her brother. I feel like there were some unanswered questions especially regarding Carlton.

Overall, this book kept me on my toes and kept me guessing throughout. I enjoyed the plot, and I wish I'd been able to get to know Lucy better

Thanks to Net Galley for the book to review.

[Amela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder by the Book was an entertaining mystery with a fun cast of characters, reminiscent of a younger Thursday Murder Club. The amateur detectives in this book are a mystery reading group at The Quaint Bookshop, who have to put their sleuthing skills to the test when the manager of the bookshop, Felicity, is suddenly murdered.

I enjoyed this story but it was very slow to be quite honest, and it felt like we didn't actually start digging into the mystery until the 65% point of the book. Once you actually start getting into it you keep turning pages to find out what happens next, but the beginning does drag.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this ARC!

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Quaint Bookshop sounds like the sort of bookshop we’d all like to get lost in for a few hours. The Manager, Felicity Penman is warm and welcoming and has encouraged four of her regular mystery readers to form a reading group, meeting in a room of the shop. One night, after their regular meeting, the group left Felicity locking up only to hear a blood curdling scream as Felicity was murdered.

Of course, the group decide they must investigate the murder in this delightful mystery. Not entirely a cosy mystery, it is witty and suspenseful with darker undertones giving a nod to golden age mysteries. The characters are a mixed bunch – a professor, an out of work actor, an older unmarried woman aspiring to write a novel and the newest recruit, a young woman with a controlling husband. Each handpicked by Felicity, their attributes make them an excellent bunch of sleuths. Along the way they also learn much more about each other as well as their own strengths. The mystery is very entertaining, with good pacing and well placed twists which I enjoyed very much.

With thanks to Harper Collins UK for a copy to read via Netgalley

[Joni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder by the Book introduces us to Professor Stone, Bella Bourton, Lauren Sherwood, and Harrison Fforde as members of a local reading group (don't call it a book club!) who discover the manager of The Quaint Bookshop dead after their meeting. The work together to discover the killer and discover more about each other in the process.
This was an enjoyable read. The characters are likeable and the story moved along quickly. I had an idea of who the murderer was but I was wrong as there are enough red herrings to keep you wondering until the end. I hope we get to see more of this reading group and The Quaint Bookshop.
Thank you NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC.

[Kate Hardy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a meeting of the local reading group, its four members discover Felicity, the manager of the Quaint Bookshop, dead among the shelves. The police don't seem to be making much headway in finding the murderer. And when they each receive a parcel from the manager, they put their sleuthing skills to the test to find out who killed Felicity...

I did find Bella a bit annoying, and the character of the DCI was a little too hostile for my taste, but I enjoyed all the nods to classic Golden Age mysteries.

Lots of red herrings, the characterisation grew on me, and it was a quick, easy read.

Thank you to the publisher, the author and Netgalley for the ARC.

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reading club (not a book club) meet at a local bookstore to discuss their current read. They are a diverse group with a retired math professor, an old actor, a wannabe author, and an unhappy housewife. When the bookstore manager is murdered, the group decides to investigate. The police investigator is focused on finding a member of their group guilty, so they are more determined than ever to solve the mystery themselves. The chapters alternate between characters, but everything stays cohesive and the solution is a surprise, but makes sense. This is an enjoyable cozy mystery.
Thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the ARC.

[Tamara Hamilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder By the Book is a cozy murder mystery set to be released Jan 23 2026. It is the first book of the library detectives series. When the manager of the local book club, is found dead. The for members of the book club work to solve the murder mystery. If you liked the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries on Hallmark You will love this book. I give 3.5 out of 5 stars.
I think this will be a fun series.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, one more chapter for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Andi · Rating 3 out of 5]

MURDER BY THE BOOK was a cozy mystery featuring a group of four book club participants who take it upon themselves to try to find out who murdered the manager of the bookstore where they meet.

The plot lagged a bit in the middle, but picked up nicely in the end. I liked the characters, with the exception of overly hostile DCI Carlton. But I’m not sure I liked this series enough to continue.

🌟Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.🌟

[Miki Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Quaint Bookshop's Reading Group have just left for the evening leaving the Manager Felicity to lock up. They haven't gone far and heard a scream from the bookshop. When they can't get back in they call the Police and it is found that Felicity has been murdered.
They are not enamoured with the police investigation and decide to investigate on their own despite being warned off by the DCI in charge.
This leads them down many rabbit holes and puts one of the directly in the sights of the DCI.
A very readable book which I whizzed through.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

An eclectic group of characters is corralled together for a weekly mystery reading group at the Quaint Bookshop. When the bookshop manager is murdered seconds after they leave her, the group uses all their murder mystery knowledge to "help" the police find the killer. I enjoyed all the different elements, mystery twists, and characters. While I'm not sure I understand why some aspects were even in the book (looking at you Bella's husband), ir didn't take away from the story. The setting and descriptions were imaginative and the characters were enjoyable as themselves.

[Sharon Valler: Live Love Read Review · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four amateur sleuths from a book club set out to solve the murder of the beloved book store owner. The four characters are all very different in personality and background and I loved their close bond over books, despite their unlikely friendship.

The pace was slower than I would have liked, but it picked up towards the clever and unexpected ending.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

[Sarah Rossi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love a cosy crime and I love bookshops, so had high hopes for this. Alas it’s a no from me. The story seemed to jump around wildly, there was not the tenderness and characterisation that’s usually the backbone of cosy crime. More than that, I felt it missed a sense of place somehow. The writing lacked any connection to the bookshop, the town, the setting as a whole. A missed opportunity for a good plot. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good cosy mystery.
The monthly book club is just finishing at the independent book shop when they hear a noise and find the manager murdered, all of them are suspects and told not to talk to each other but they all get together and try and solve the murder themselves.
Very likeable characters and secrets are revealed.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC and I give my honest review.