Thursday, January 12, 2023

Final reads of 2022

 Just a few books that finished out my reading for 2022.  


Scone Cold DeadScone Cold Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A good cozy for readers interested in dance, particularly Scottish dancing. At times the MC, Liss, can be a bit annoying and self centered. If I hadn’t read a future book in the series and seen how she grows as a character, I might give up on this series. The mystery itself is structured well although I did guess the guilty party quite a while before it was revealed. I recommend giving the series a try and sticking it out if you like it but don’t love it as I know it does get stronger as the series progresses

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #   108
  2. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #133
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #102
  4. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #96
  5. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #122
  6. Craving for Cozies  Book #112
  7. Medical Examiner Challenge 1Toe Tags
  8. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #67  Shot #2


Diamonds & Donuts: A Jessica James Cozy MysteryDiamonds & Donuts: A Jessica James Cozy Mystery by Jennifer Joy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

loved the tres amigas antics

This cozy was nice bc there was no murder in it which made it a bit more plausible since Banos is a small Ecuadorian town. It is pleasant to have the characters and their interactions be the center of the story. In this particular case the focus is on the 70+ yr old ladies and their escapades. I also appreciated the fact not everything came out perfect but still a positive ending.
The local culture and environment is showcased in a nice balance to the mystery.

  1. Literary Escapes  #LiteraryEscapes Ecuador
  2. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #131
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #100
  4. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #94
  5. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #120
  6. Craving for Cozies  Book #110
  7. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #20 Shot #4


A Disguise to Die ForA Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the details of the costume shop that dominate this story. Margo is a character that really displays a vulnerability and a healthy dose of self doubt. It is satisfying to watch her grow and change as the mystery/book progresses. The mystery is very well written with plenty of suspicion and characters to go around. I look forward to reading more in this series and by the author


  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book # 107  
  2. Literary Escapes  #LiteraryEscapes  NV
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #132
  4. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #101
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #95
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #121
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #111
  8. Medical Examiner Challenge  1 Toe Tags
  9. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #91  Shot #1

Color Me MurderColor Me Murder by Krista Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think I have found a new favorite series. Something about these characters just made me love them from the start. Florrie has a heart of gold and is a perceptive amateur detective. While the book has many of the standard tropes of a cozy including conflict with the professional detective this one just appealed to me and felt somewhat unique. I really look forward to reading more of the series.


  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book # 109  
  2. Literary Escapes  #LiteraryEscapes  DC
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #134
  4. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #103
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #97
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #123
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #113
  8. Medical Examiner Challenge 1 Toe Tags
  9. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #90  Shot #1


The Tiger Came to the MountainsThe Tiger Came to the Mountains by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

fascinating short story

Moreno Garcia has a masterful ability with words. I look forward to reading longer works of hers
In the future

View all my reviews

  1. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #130
  2. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #99
  3. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge #4. A book with a tiger on the cover or "tiger" in the title



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