Solving Sophronia

 

****1/2

PG

Excitedly Recommend!

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this book!

First of all, it is squeaky clean!!!  (I did rate it as PG because it is a murder mystery and there are some descriptions that aren't too gruesome but at the same time might be a bit unsettling.  However, I didn't feel like it needed the additional rating of {Subject Matter}). 

Secondly, squeaky clean + murder mystery is a double thumbs up in my book!

I didn't realize it would be a murder mystery, nor did I realize it is the first in a new series!  I realize the rest in the series most likely will not be mysteries but I am still looking forward to reading about the rest of the ladies in the Blue Orchid Society!

Lastly, the characters are so very likable...right down to the taxidermist constable :)

I thought Jennifer Moore did a fantastic job of developing the characters along with the story.  They are relatable and lovable!

I heartily recommend this one!

The Light at Wyndcliff

 

***

PG

Could Easily Recommend

I liked this book but I don't think I LOVED it.

It was a nice, predictable story with nothing to which I objected.

I don't have much more to say about it other than I could recommend it without hesitation based on its cleanliness and lack of offense :)

Her Silent Knight

 

***1/2

PG

a tiny bit {TMP}

Easily Recommend

Usually, after the first of the year I don't read any more Christmas books but I made an exception for this one and enjoyed it...it made me feel better too that the story went well after the holiday and into the new year :)

I really enjoyed the plot and characters.  I didn't feel like her character was as well developed as his but still, it was enjoyable.

The only complaint would possibly be that there was the a tiny bit {Too Much Passion} for me at the end, but not enough that it would deter me from recommending this book.

Bound in Shallows

PG

****

{UM}

Easily Recommend

I really enjoyed this next edition in the Natalie Marsh series!

Stephanie Black's books always read super fast for me.  She keeps me interested and guessing.

There may have been just one or two minor {Uncomfortable Moments} but that was it!

I would whole heartedly recommend this whole series or any Stephanie Black book to someone looking for a clean murder mystery!

 

An Ivy Hill Christmas

 

***1/2

PG

{BSt} {UM}

Could Probably Recommend

This book felt different from the beginning.  It wasn't just light fluff.  There was actual hard stuff that had to be dealt with and I like that in a story.

Some of the hard stuff was related to a couple of immoral {Back Stories}.  I, however, liked how the author used these mistakes and regrets to change the main character into a better man.

There were also one or two {Uncomfortable Moments}...again, related to the backstories.

Overall, I felt like it was a good, redemptive tale and one that I would probably feel comfortable recommending.

A Hopeful Christmas

 ***1/2

PG

{UM}

Easily Recommendable

This collection had some really sweet Christmas stories in it.

My only one objection were a few {Uncomfortable Moments} but those were few and far between.

I could easily recommend this book for those looking for some lighthearted and warm Christmas cheer :)

All is Mary and Bright

 

***1/2

PG

{TMP}?

Easily Recommend

I made the mistake of reading another book before writing this review so I honestly am having a hard time remembering the storyline.  However, I do remember I didn't have any problems with it save the slightest bit of {Too Much Passion}... just a little bit though :)

I would feel comfortable recommending it as a sweet holiday story.