I loved the idea. The execution was poor. Straight-up annoying. Several lines were extremely kiddish. I almost put the book down after the first few chapters. Simply couldn’t go on. It was like the book was written for a 12-year old.
The only thing that kept me going is the mystery. I had to find out what happens. I like the way the characters grow throughout, but things they feel or say sound highly unrealistic. The bond they all develop with the main character so quickly, and the fact that everybody has only positive intentions, is too convenient to be true.
The author managed to neatly tie everything up in a bow at the end, which is probably why so many people liked it. The end of a story tends to stay with us, regardless of how we felt during the read, sometimes.
Am I glad I read it to the end? I’m not sure. There were some heartwarming lines here and there, but that was all. Perhaps it can be adapted into a Comedy movie. I think if these characters are portrayed comically, those dialogues would actually work.
A cute story, but an annoying read — all I have to say.
by saime9hana
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Thought she was talking about Harry Potter until I read the title.
Ugh, I had it recommended to me as being “just perfect!” and I really hated it. The characters all felt flat, and their reactions didn’t strike me as realistic, especially when dealing with the police. The precocious little girl grated on my nerves, and everything tied up too neatly.
If you’re looking for a cozy mystery read, you might give Arsenic & Adobo by Mia Manansala a try! I swear it’s better than this novel. 🤞