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I’ve gotten weary of this tale. The author uses “but I stood my ground,” over and again as the snoopy MC asks potential killers to respond to her challenges about their alibis, etc. I thought she had some good workarounds from the typical nosy amateur sleuth stuff, but ultimately, it’s the same patterns. I don’t think I could stand any more of her sleuthing (over 38 books!) and no more southern drawls.

I’m moving along because I got caught by The Who did it. I like the mc—she’s not over the top. I’m reading more than listening—the drawls are grating.
Not crazy about the culture of this petty little town, so not sure if I’ll read any more editions. I do appreciate the work the author has done to blend the snooping with happenstance.

I was looking for a high rated cozy, decided to try out Tonya Kappes’ series with this one. Gag me with a spoon. The whole blonde thing, the elaborate drawls. I have to slow the pace of the book down to 85% and it’s still fast. Can’t imagine all the howling drawls at 100%. The south is tainted for me and I didn’t know this would be based there. I’ll continue it, pretend a rainbow of people are in it.