I still really enjoyed the small-town setting and getting to see all the characters from book 1. This was a quick read and it was entertaining enough. Unfortunately, the mystery in this one felt far-fetched and the resolution was convoluted. I liked learning more about Gamache's past and the Arnot case, but I feel like it's going to become a bigger focus of the books as the series goes on and I'm not sure how interested I am in that. While the first book left me wanting to continue on immediately, this one left me hesitant. I definitely need to take some time before reading book 3.