Karen F. (cosmichomicide) reviewed Murder Uncorked (Wine Lover's Mystery, Bk 1) on + 134 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
OK, this is a nearly textbook cozy - interesting characters, rich setting, wine trivia, solid plot. At times, however, it seems nearly frantic to dot every i and cross all the t's. Certainly worth reading, especially if you have an interest in wines and vineyards - it is a promising debut. You will have to suspend your disbelief that all the events in the book occurred in a three day period, though. ;)
Helpful Score: 8
Picture-perfect cozy mystery - almost too perfect. I didn't care for the plot too much, as the characters' actions were implausible and all were written incredibly flat. But, what can you expect from a cozy mystery?
The wine knowledge was extremely helpful and the recipes sounded absolutely delicious. Probably the information about wine, wine-making, and wine pairings are what drove me to finish the story. I'd recommend this to only the most die-hard cozy mystery fans who love wine.
The wine knowledge was extremely helpful and the recipes sounded absolutely delicious. Probably the information about wine, wine-making, and wine pairings are what drove me to finish the story. I'd recommend this to only the most die-hard cozy mystery fans who love wine.
Helpful Score: 2
This was a great book! It's the first of a series. The herione is a bit ditzy, keeps stumbling into trouble. With two love interests it will be interesting to see what happens in the next book. Plus Michele Scott is a very nice lady. Met her at the store.
Helpful Score: 2
Great new series based on wine and murder. If you love a female sleuth; you will love this book. It is fast pace with some great information on wines.
Sharon W. (sharalli) -
Helpful Score: 2
Great Book!
Nikki Sands, the main character, lands a job at a popular winery. Soon after, murders follow. Of course, being an out-of-work actress who formally played a detective on a short lived TV series, she decides to do some sleuthing herself.
This is a cute book with likeable characters, a good plot, and a LOT of wine information. If you're not much of a wino, you may find youself skipping over some wine-specific details. Fortunately for me, I love wine & hung on to every word.
Overall, this is a perfect cozy mystery, will do for winos what the Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cloe Coyle do for coffee lovers.
Nikki Sands, the main character, lands a job at a popular winery. Soon after, murders follow. Of course, being an out-of-work actress who formally played a detective on a short lived TV series, she decides to do some sleuthing herself.
This is a cute book with likeable characters, a good plot, and a LOT of wine information. If you're not much of a wino, you may find youself skipping over some wine-specific details. Fortunately for me, I love wine & hung on to every word.
Overall, this is a perfect cozy mystery, will do for winos what the Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cloe Coyle do for coffee lovers.
