Wendy_K

I thoroughly enjoyed this new novel by Peggy Townsend. This is a murder mystery that isn't grizzly, and doesn't rely on gratuitous gore and horror. Peggy Townsend's writing drew me in easily. I was rooting for Margaret. I cared about her, her investigation, skills and research. I cared her character and what motivated her.

The writing style and pacing were excellent. The book is easily readable without being simplistic, staccato, dry, nor overly descriptive and wordy. The novel is well-paced and original in its subject of botanical research. I felt it to be in the Goldilock's zone for pleasure reading.

The characters are believable although not complex. I found them engaging and interesting.

This was a book I looked forward to reading each day. On multiple occasions I found it hard to put down. I can be guilty of not finishing a book, that thought never crossed my mind here. I was immersed in the story.

I think this is a good book club read. I think those readers who liked "Lessons in Chemistry" would enjoy this book too.

This book drew me in and kept my attention until the very end. In fact I didn't want it to end. Thoroughly enjoyable. Gail Baines' interior dialogue came across as real and true. The writing is tight, engaging, and funny. Anyone who wants an absorbing, entertaining and light read would enjoy this. Moreover, I think any woman would find Gail incredibly relatable.