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The mystery is good and I love Figaro and Aunt Ginny! I probably wouldn't recommend it to people struggling with their self-esteem or grief, though.
To be honest, this wasn't the right cozy for me. Though I know it was meant to be funny/realistic, I found Poppy's attitude difficult to read. As someone who has struggled with body image issues and grief, maybe I was extra sensitive to it. There were also stereotypes that again were probably meant to be funny but left me feeling uncomfortable. To me it seemed a bit like a book from a different time. I hesitated about reviewing this at all, but I felt like it might help people to know what they're getting in to.
Bottom line: it could be a fun read for people looking for a cozy set in NJ (Cape May is awesome!) but I personally won't continue with the series.