I'm sorry to say that I did not like this book in the Needlecraft Mysteries. Waited for it a long time and was looking forward so much to reading it. To me at least, I didn't like the heavily Wiccan theme, I felt little attachment to the characters who were not regulars, and didn't really see enough of the main characters, and quite frankly didn't care "who done it." Seems quite a departure from all the others she has written. I'm sure there will be many folks who will like the book, but for me, not so much.
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) -
As usual I loved this. Easy reading, cozy to read, comfortable characters. Not into the Wiccan stuff, but not heavy enough to disturb. Just a part of the story.
I initially read this book because it takes place around Halloween and I "read the season." It was a pretty decent read, if a trifle boring in places (I could care less how beer is made and there were descriptions of different types throughout). I guess if you care about the types and their names, then this would be important to you, but to me, not so much.
I also thought it was odd that there was a bar in this town that served only beer (which is brewed on premises). That's it. Just beer, no mixed drinks or wine. I'm sure there are plenty of people who like beer, but I wouldn't think that a bar could stand on its own without at least serving wine. It would seem that the bar is only catering to one type of clientele - the beer drinker. I did figure out how the murder was done before she did, and it was interesting to see her figure it out
I also thought it was odd that there was a bar in this town that served only beer (which is brewed on premises). That's it. Just beer, no mixed drinks or wine. I'm sure there are plenty of people who like beer, but I wouldn't think that a bar could stand on its own without at least serving wine. It would seem that the bar is only catering to one type of clientele - the beer drinker. I did figure out how the murder was done before she did, and it was interesting to see her figure it out
