Devi Nair
π§ Listened in audio π’ Narrated by: Ellen Quay β± Duration: 7 hours π·οΈ Publisher: Dreamscape Media π Publication date: August 20, 2024
Going into A Murder at the Movies, I expected a familiar return to Redwood Grove, with books, community vibes, and Annie doing what she does best: stumbling politely into murder. What I got was a double dose of murder mystery magic. The main event is the dramatic plunge of that infamous critic, but there's another cozy crime layered in that keeps the stakes simmering and the pages turning. Annie's sleuthing feels natural, her instincts sharp, and the suspects are deliciously shady, think glamorous egos clashing with small-town realities.
The film festival setting is a total win. Ellie Alexander leans hard into classic Hollywood glamour, Hitchcock nods, and small-town excitement colliding with big egos. The suspects are delightfully messy, everyone has secrets, and the motives feel personal enough to stay grounded, even with the flashy backdrop. Annie continues to grow as a sleuth here, feeling more confident but still very much human (and occasionally overwhelmed).
Pacing stays snappy in audio form, though a couple of reveals felt telegraphed if you're a seasoned cozy reader. Still, the emotional threads (Annie's past peeking through) add depth without weighing it down.
Would I recommend it? This one's a total treat for cozy mystery fans craving small-town sleuthing with a cinematic twist. The charm, the heart, the clever plot, it's got everything to make you cozy up and keep listening.
Final Cut or Cozy Classic? Did the film festival setting work for you, or do you prefer your cozies rooted firmly in bookstores and bakeries? Letβs debate favorite cozy settings in the comments
Originally posted at www.goodreads.com.
π§ Listened in audio π’ Narrated by: Ellen Quay β± Duration: 7 hours π·οΈ Publisher: Dreamscape Media π Publication date: August 20, 2024
Going into A Murder at the Movies, I expected a familiar return to Redwood Grove, with books, community vibes, and Annie doing what she does best: stumbling politely into murder. What I got was a double dose of murder mystery magic. The main event is the dramatic plunge of that infamous critic, but there's another cozy crime layered in that keeps the stakes simmering and the pages turning. Annie's sleuthing feels natural, her instincts sharp, and the suspects are deliciously shady, think glamorous egos clashing with small-town realities.
The film festival setting is a total win. Ellie Alexander leans hard into classic Hollywood glamour, Hitchcock nods, and small-town excitement colliding with big egos. The suspects are delightfully messy, everyone has secrets, and the motives feel personal enough to stay grounded, even with the flashy backdrop. Annie continues to grow as a sleuth here, feeling more confident but still very much human (and occasionally overwhelmed).
Pacing stays snappy in audio form, though a couple of reveals felt telegraphed if you're a seasoned cozy reader. Still, the emotional threads (Annie's past peeking through) add depth without weighing it down.
Would I recommend it? This one's a total treat for cozy mystery fans craving small-town sleuthing with a cinematic twist. The charm, the heart, the clever plot, it's got everything to make you cozy up and keep listening.
Final Cut or Cozy Classic? Did the film festival setting work for you, or do you prefer your cozies rooted firmly in bookstores and bakeries? Letβs debate favorite cozy settings in the comments
Originally posted at www.goodreads.com.