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A review by lynguy1
Blueberry Blunder by Amanda Flower
4.0
In Blueberry Blunder, author Amanda Flower weaves threads of candy making, Amish life, the filming of a reality show, a bit of romance, and a murder into a well-written story with some laugh-out-loud moments interspersed with humor, somber moments, and sleuthing.
Bailey King, the star of a television baking show, is building her dream candy factory in Harvest, Ohio. Amid construction delays, Bailey and her cousin Charlotte find the body of a building contractor with many enemies. Additionally, Bailey is being filmed by a crew for an upcoming reality show and her boyfriend Aiden is heading back to Harvest to start his own private investigator firm. All of this is happening while Harvest’s First Annual Blueberry Bash is underway. The sheriff is fast to accuse and quick to make an arrest. But does he have the right person?
Bailey has a natural curiosity which ties in with her desire to sleuth. She also has trouble saying no, which is somewhat surprising considering the number of years she worked in New York. The other main characters are well-defined and have depth and come to life.
The writing style immediately drew me into the story. This author does a great job of blending non-Amish and Amish life as well as helping readers understand the differences that can occur in rules abided by different Amish districts. The mystery is well-done with several suspects that will keep readers guessing. Additionally, humor and pets show up throughout the novel. Besides what’s already been mentioned, themes of family, friendship, deception, and more add depth to the story.
Overall, this engaging, heartwarming, funny, and interesting mystery kept me entertained. While this book can be read as a standalone novel, it is best read in order. As usual, there is a tasty recipe at the end of the novel. Readers of cozy mysteries will likely enjoy this book and the entire series.
I received a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was May 23, 2023.
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My 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Bailey King, the star of a television baking show, is building her dream candy factory in Harvest, Ohio. Amid construction delays, Bailey and her cousin Charlotte find the body of a building contractor with many enemies. Additionally, Bailey is being filmed by a crew for an upcoming reality show and her boyfriend Aiden is heading back to Harvest to start his own private investigator firm. All of this is happening while Harvest’s First Annual Blueberry Bash is underway. The sheriff is fast to accuse and quick to make an arrest. But does he have the right person?
Bailey has a natural curiosity which ties in with her desire to sleuth. She also has trouble saying no, which is somewhat surprising considering the number of years she worked in New York. The other main characters are well-defined and have depth and come to life.
The writing style immediately drew me into the story. This author does a great job of blending non-Amish and Amish life as well as helping readers understand the differences that can occur in rules abided by different Amish districts. The mystery is well-done with several suspects that will keep readers guessing. Additionally, humor and pets show up throughout the novel. Besides what’s already been mentioned, themes of family, friendship, deception, and more add depth to the story.
Overall, this engaging, heartwarming, funny, and interesting mystery kept me entertained. While this book can be read as a standalone novel, it is best read in order. As usual, there is a tasty recipe at the end of the novel. Readers of cozy mysteries will likely enjoy this book and the entire series.
I received a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was May 23, 2023.
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My 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.