Maura (maura853) - , reviewed on 5/9/2021 + 542 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Again, it's good-enough as a light, cosy read (think Midsummer Murders or Vera, and there's nothing wrong with those ...) that relies too much on characters who are little more than bundles of quirks and accessories. (Fat-but-smart heroine, grumpy-but-heart-of-gold police detective, supporting cast with a range of character labels and distracting issues ...)

I keep hoping that this series will get better, because I want to like the premise -- crime-solving forensic archaeologist -- so much. But in this, #4 in the series, there's little-to-no crime-solving by Dr. Ruth, and the "mystery" (such as it is, and I hope this isn't too great a spoiler) pretty well solves itself, as the main detecting characters navel-gaze and layer on the charming quirks and issues with each other.

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