While perusing my local library I came across author Jenn McKinlay and she quickly secured herself a spot on the list of my favorite authors. She is the author of several mystery series. I first took notice of her Cupcake Bakery Mystery series earlier this year. Immediate Literary Love! The series stars the sugar superstar Melanie “Mel” Cooper and her best friend the fabulously feisty Angie DeLaura. How could I not like a book staring two chicks who bake? I couldn’t possibly. As such, I decided to give Mrs. McKinlay’s Library Lovers Mystery series a go. I’ve attached my GoodReads review below of the first book in the series, Books Can Be Deceiving. Give it a read if you haven’t. When you do, let’s compare notes!
You can take a peek at Jenn McKinlay’s books over on her GoodReads Profile.
Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
A cozy little mystery about who killed the award-winning children’s author. I enjoyed this book; however, I found Mrs. McKinlay’s other series more enjoyable. There wasn’t as much humor in it as I was expecting considering the other series of hers I had started. The premise is fun though and the characters are lovable. I found myself rooting for Lindsey and Beth along the way. Sadly I found the twist at the end somewhat predictable and cliche as far as mystery reveals go. I’m going to read the next book in the series before I give up on it since I do enjoy the Cupcake series the author has written.
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