Friday, May 30, 2014

My Formerly Dead Boyfriend (REVIEW)

My Formerly Dead Boyfriend

Author:  Stacy Ataree
Category: Mystery
Suitable for: teen thru adult
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 120

Description: This story is about a girl whose boyfriend dies. While suffering from this loss he starts contacting her through her cell phone and computer. She wonders if she is  going crazy or if he is trying to warn her about something. She starts contacting him back only learn some disturbing things.

In Short: This is a great book with spooky ghost haunting and a lot of plot twists and surprises.

Pros: I couldn't put this book down. It has interesting, well developed characters. The mystery between the ghost and the people had me wondering what was going to happen next.

Cons: The author starts a lot of the sentences using the same word twice. The double word thing got a bit annoying.


Monday, May 26, 2014

Miz Scarlet and the Holiday Houseguests (REVIEW)

Miz Scarlet and the Holiday Houseguests (A Scarlet Wilson Mystery)

Author:  Sara Barton
Category: Mystery
Suitable for: Teens+
My Rating: 4 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 111

Description: This story is about a woman name Miz Scarlet that runs a bed and breakfast. She has a friend that needs help because her divorced parents are both flying in for Christmas and her work load as a detective for the police department is full. But things get much worse and Miz Scarlet and her friends must help.

In Short: This is a great book with great characters. I love the setting which is at a bed and breakfast at Christmas time.

Pros: The characters and setting are well crafted.


Cons: This book is a little drug out and not enough action. For the short length of the book the plot could have flowed better. 

This book is currently free on Amazon for the kindle edition. Find it here


Friday, May 23, 2014

Death by a Honeybee (REVIEW)

Death by a Honeybee (A Josiah Reynolds Mystery)

Author:  Abigail Keam
Category: Mystery
Suitable for: Teens+
My Rating: 4 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 223

Description: This book is about a mysterious death on the property of a Beekeeper. The beekeeper, Josiah, quickly becomes the prime suspect and must do her own investigation to find out who the real killer is.  

In Short: This is a great mystery novel that keeps you guessing until the end. This book is unique because it has elements of humor, some heart racing action, and even fun little tid-bits from history and interesting facts about bees. If you like mystery novels similar to the Murder She Wrote books you will love this book. This is also a very clean book (the language isn't too graphic and there is no sexual content). So if you prefer your mystery novels a little on the cleaner side you will appreciate this.

Pros: The main character is a very believable, real person. She is a middle-aged southern woman who is just trying to get by and not get framed for murder. The entire cast is well crafted. This book has a great, exciting ending and leaves you wanting to read the next book in the series. I enjoyed the conclusion with the killer and it even made me think about what I would have done in Josiah's shoes.

Cons: There are a few odd things in this book that didn't make a lot of sense. If you over think everything said in the book you can see the errors and get a bit annoyed. That being said I ignored these flaws and still thought it was a great book.


This book is currently free for the Kindle edition on Amazon. Find it here


Friday, May 16, 2014

Murder on the High Seas (REVIEW)

Murder on the High Seas (The Practical Caregiver Capers)

Author:  Sara Barton
Category: Mystery
Suitable for: Teens+
My Rating: 5 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 45

Description: This short story is about a woman name Kate that is a caregiver for her elderly mother. Kate takes a well needed and well deserved cruise for six days to Bermuda. Along the way she meets interesting and annoying people. Kate discovers that one of them is a murderer.

In Short: This is a great book with great characters. I didn't know who it was until the very end.

Pros: I couldn't put this book down. It has interesting, well designed characters. Because of its length it makes for a fun quick read.


Cons:  I had no notable issues with this book. 

This book is currently free on Amazon! Get the kindle version here.


Friday, May 9, 2014

Bubba and the Dead Woman (REVIEW)

Bubba and the Dead Woman

Author:  C.L. Bevill
Category: Mystery
Suitable for: Adult
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 229

Description: This is a funny story is about a guy name Bubba that is suspected  of murder.  Bubba's mother owns a very old mansion that is reputed to have ghosts and old legends attached to it. With the help of his mother and friends Bubba tries to find out who is guilty of the murders while keeping people off his mother's land and keeping himself out of jail.

In Short: This book is a humorous murder mystery with funny characters. If you enjoy murder mysteries and comedies you will love this book.

Pros: I found the characters to be funny and likable. The story sucks you in and keeps you engrossed.


Cons: This book has graphic language.

This book is currently free for the Kindle format on Amazon. Find it here.