Devi Nair
š±š Read on Kindle (Kobo edition) š 352 pages ā± 4.5 hours š·ļø Publisher: Minotaur Books š Release Date: August 18, 2026 āØ ARC provided by NetGalley
After adoring the first Marigold Cottages Murder Collective, I was both nervous and giddy to see if Jo Nichols could pull it off again... and Jo Nichols delivered! Murder on Charity Lane leans into everything that made Book 1 sparkle: cozy chaos, loveable oddballs, and Mrs. Bās irresistible meddling. In book one, murder landed at Marigold Cottages uninvited. But this time, Mrs. B practically sets out the welcome mat for it. And honestly? I loved that bold energy.
Because we already know the residents, Nichols skips lengthy character reintroductions. Which is refreshing, but also my gentle PSA: read this series in order. The ensemble dynamic is half the magic. Watching this found family grow more comfortable, more united, and more in sync with each otherās quirks made the whole experience warmer and richer. The multi-POV structure (everyone except Mrs. B) adds layers, though I am deeply curious why weāre denied her perspective. And Sophie alone narrating in first person? Intriguing choice. I have questions, Jo Nichols. I have questions. The pacing is gentle but confident, and Nicholsās descriptive touch strikes just the right balance: warm, vivid, and never bogged down.
The writing remains smooth and immersive, painting Marigold Cottages in cozy, sun-warmed tones without overindulging in description. The mystery itself keeps the pages turning, but itās the community that anchors everything. This series has that rare āI want to live thereā quality. Coming back to Marigold Cottages felt like catching up with old friends, ones youād absolutely gossip with over tea and scones while a murder unravels next door. Mrs. B has fully taken the reins as the Queen Bee of Charm and Chaos, and I, for one, am delighted to follow her anywhere. I cannot get enough. Book three might be a year away, but consider me already impatient.
Would I recommend it? Murder on Charity Lane is a charming, clever sequel that wraps humor, heart, and a solid mystery into one breezy read. If you love small-town cozy mysteries, strong ensemble casts, and that warm āfound familyā feeling wrapped around a twisty whodunit, this series continues to deliver. Itās comfortable without being complacent, charming without losing stakes. Mrs. B remains iconic. If you loved the first, this oneās an automatic pre-order.
š±š Read on Kindle (Kobo edition) š 352 pages ā± 4.5 hours š·ļø Publisher: Minotaur Books š Release Date: August 18, 2026 āØ ARC provided by NetGalley
After adoring the first Marigold Cottages Murder Collective, I was both nervous and giddy to see if Jo Nichols could pull it off again... and Jo Nichols delivered! Murder on Charity Lane leans into everything that made Book 1 sparkle: cozy chaos, loveable oddballs, and Mrs. Bās irresistible meddling. In book one, murder landed at Marigold Cottages uninvited. But this time, Mrs. B practically sets out the welcome mat for it. And honestly? I loved that bold energy.
Because we already know the residents, Nichols skips lengthy character reintroductions. Which is refreshing, but also my gentle PSA: read this series in order. The ensemble dynamic is half the magic. Watching this found family grow more comfortable, more united, and more in sync with each otherās quirks made the whole experience warmer and richer. The multi-POV structure (everyone except Mrs. B) adds layers, though I am deeply curious why weāre denied her perspective. And Sophie alone narrating in first person? Intriguing choice. I have questions, Jo Nichols. I have questions. The pacing is gentle but confident, and Nicholsās descriptive touch strikes just the right balance: warm, vivid, and never bogged down.
The writing remains smooth and immersive, painting Marigold Cottages in cozy, sun-warmed tones without overindulging in description. The mystery itself keeps the pages turning, but itās the community that anchors everything. This series has that rare āI want to live thereā quality. Coming back to Marigold Cottages felt like catching up with old friends, ones youād absolutely gossip with over tea and scones while a murder unravels next door. Mrs. B has fully taken the reins as the Queen Bee of Charm and Chaos, and I, for one, am delighted to follow her anywhere. I cannot get enough. Book three might be a year away, but consider me already impatient.
Would I recommend it? Murder on Charity Lane is a charming, clever sequel that wraps humor, heart, and a solid mystery into one breezy read. If you love small-town cozy mysteries, strong ensemble casts, and that warm āfound familyā feeling wrapped around a twisty whodunit, this series continues to deliver. Itās comfortable without being complacent, charming without losing stakes. Mrs. B remains iconic. If you loved the first, this oneās an automatic pre-order.