Kristina A. reviewed on 5/8/2023 + 1528 more book reviews

A Midsummer Night's Scheme by Harper Kincaid It is the second A Book Binding Mystery. I believe it is best to read To Kill a Mocking Girl first before embarking on this new whodunit. The story is told from Quinn and Sister Daria's point-of-view. I found the dual perspectives to be confusing. I wish the author had not split the focus. The murder is dramatic, and it had been cringing (also gave me nightmares). The author certainly came up with an out of the box method of murder. Quinn promises her boyfriend, Detective Aiden Harrington that she will stay out of the case. But when her brother, Bash is threatened, Quinn is quick to stick her nose in the investigation. Quinn with her help from her cousin, Sister Daria work to solve the case. The mystery was not at the forefront of this story. Personal issues and relationships took precedence. I would have liked less romance. The story seemed more of a romance than a cozy mystery. Bookbinding is hardly mentioned. There is some humor. The nuns are an electric group. A Midsummer Night's Scheme ends with a cliffhanger. I was not a fan of this storyline. I gave this series a second chance, and it is my conclusion that it is not the right fit for me. I prefer more mystery with a touch of romance (if the author absolutely feels it is necessary). This was more like a romance with a smidgen of mystery. A Midsummer Night's Scheme is hebi whodunit with a returning rogue, venomous snakes, a fatal accident, sinister spiders, a bowwow rescue, and relationship apprehensions.

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