Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion

As a kid, I adored reading the Trixie Belden, Elizabeth Gail, and Nancy Drew series. I'm excited to participate in this challenge and reconnect with that childlike love of solving a mystery. Since this is my first time doing this challenge, I think I'll stick with option A and then maybe try the sub-genre option next year. Happy Reading everyone! :)

Book One:

Her Royal Spyness

Book Two:
Still Life

Our book club read this one this month. It was a little dark, so I hope it still qualifies as a cozy mystery. I think it's probably right on the edge but would still be classified as one.

Becky wrote: "As a kid, I adored reading the Trixie Belden, Elizabeth Gail, and Nancy Drew series. I'm excited to participate in this challenge and reconnect with that childlike love of solving a mystery. Since ..."

Have fun!!!

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Have fun!!!"

Thank you, Hilary. Happy reading to you, too! :)

Book Three:

Nemesis



I always feel so proud when I solve it before the end. I'm going to be sad when I reach the end of Miss Marple stories.

Welcome Becky! Moving right along with this challenge I see. Happy reading!

Book Four:

The Christie Curse



I know the focus was on Agatha Christie, but it read more like a grown-up Nancy Drew to me. It was a little flawed but fun. I especially enjoyed her criminal uncles and the way they loved and supported her in their unique way. I think I'll keep going with this series for a little bit.

Ashley wrote: "Welcome Becky! Moving right along with this challenge I see. Happy reading!"

Thank you, Ashley! I'm having a lot of fun with this challenge. I hope you are, too. :)

Becky wrote: "Book Four:

The Christie Curse



I know the focus was on Agatha Christie, but it read more like a grown-up Nancy Drew to me. It was a little..."

I read this entire series and thought it was fun. Glad you like it. Happy Reading!

Mary wrote: "I think I have this one Her Royal Spyness on my Kindle. Was it good?"

Hi Mary,

I thought Her Royal Spyness was a fun read, but not a great mystery. I enjoyed the setting and the time period and the concept of broke aristocrats trying to maintain appearances, but I kept wondering when it would become a mystery novel (or a spy novel?), and that doesn't happen until the second half of the story (And despite the title, there really isn't any espionage at all like I expected). I think I'll keep going in the series, though. I have a friend who really enjoyed it and I am curious what will happen to the main character. If you read HRS, I'd love to hear your opinion on it. :)

Katherine wrote: "I read this entire series and thought it was fun. Glad you like it. Happy Reading

I'm glad to hear that! I just finished the second one, and you're right they are fun.

Book Five:

The Sayers Swindle

Book Six:

A Royal Pain


This is shaping up to be a fun (and witty) series after all. I'm pretty hooked. I'm off to keep reading book three. :)

Mary wrote: "I'm going to check it out. Thanks for the info. It must be good if you're headed into Book Three."

I'm reading this now and agree...they are fun reads!