I do love a cozy mystery and this one is no exception. It has a strong sense of place and a large cast of characters who I found were very distinguished from each other, making it easy to keep everyone straight. Each character felt real and dynamic. Nora Breen is my first main character that was a former nun and I enjoyed the speculation on what challenges someone becoming a member of the public after so many decades would encounter. This is my first Jess Kidd book and several times throughout the book I was struck by how much this story benefits from a great writer. I think in other hands it would not have been as good of a book but each aspect- setting, characters, plot- was a step above most books and I found it really very enjoyable. I look forward to reading more in this series and more from this author.
This book will be released on April 8, 2025.
5/5 Stars
I was given a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.