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A review by jemmacrosland
Smoke and Murders by J.L. Blackhurst
funny
mysterious
2.5
Smoke and Murders is the second book in the Impossible Crimes series, the first book being Three Card Murder which I rated 3 stars.
I loved Tess and Sarah's characters and their sister-ly interactions just as much as book #1, I'd describe this book as funny and clever. However there is a lot more family drama in this book, which I think took away time from the mystery and the ending felt a bit rushed to me.
There was a shocking cliff-hanger at the end of the first book, and this book also has one in the epilogue that was jaw-dropping.
I mentioned in my review of Three Card Murder that I wasn't sure if I would continue with the series, but I'm still glad I've read the second book, even if I got a little lost at the ending.
2.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and J.L. Blackhurst for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.
I loved Tess and Sarah's characters and their sister-ly interactions just as much as book #1, I'd describe this book as funny and clever. However there is a lot more family drama in this book, which I think took away time from the mystery and the ending felt a bit rushed to me.
There was a shocking cliff-hanger at the end of the first book, and this book also has one in the epilogue that was jaw-dropping.
I mentioned in my review of Three Card Murder that I wasn't sure if I would continue with the series, but I'm still glad I've read the second book, even if I got a little lost at the ending.
2.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and J.L. Blackhurst for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.