This book is a very easy read with a fast pace and some easy to like characters. The mystery was intriguing and kept me guessing from the beginning to the end. Even with the clues spread out, I didn’t guess the “who done it” until the end when everything was revealed. The situations the main character got herself involved in while trying to solve this mystery were entertaining and at some points I wanted to skip through so there was no second hand embarrassment.
April Showers Bring Dead Flowers by Krista Lockheart follows the character Heather Moore, the new director of horticultural at a local college. She came back to her hometown after her grandfather gifted his estate to her in his will. While coming up with new ideas to fix up the garden, she discovers something interesting in the shed that leads this character on a mystery to solve an almost impossible crime.
The plot was consistent and congruent throughout the story, even though there were tiny proof editing issues with some of the storyline that had me scratching my head a bit, I was able to jump back into the story without it effecting my overall feelings about the book.
I could definitely tell there was a lot of detail and research put into the book as Heather was around a lot of plants and some of the things they discussed in the book, I had to look up myself because I didn’t know what they were talking about. With the side research I did, I realized that the book was consistent with horticulture and the author didn’t just bullshit her way through the story, she took the time to learn about her subject and did a splendid job with putting it into her story.
There was a small romance in the book that wasn’t over the top but really cute and charming. There weren’t any whips and chains or vulgarity in it but it was very wholesome and warm and put a little bit more interest into the story without overshadowing the actual storyline.
The characters were all well rounded and easy to like and there were a few scenes that made me chuckle out loud to picture some of the situations the characters were put into. I only wish there were a few more scenes with the characters to really immerse myself into their lives and want to know more and want more from them in the future. I got a small tease but I wanted the WHOLE thing!
If you want a cute story with interesting characters, a quick read that doesn’t involve a lot of thinking, and for it to warm your cold heart during the winter, this is the book for you. If you like more layers to your mystery, you get a bit of that in the story but it isn’t as multidimensional as some other mystery books I have read. It’s simple, easy, and a good distraction from the current world affairs.
Overall, I recommend to anyone who needs an escape.
Cover score: 8.7/10
Book Score: 8/10
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