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This one was much better than the first, in my opinion. On to book #3 (the original goal)

confession: book #3 is on a ready challenge list I saw and was hoping to do this year but golly this book was so long and drawn out with too many small side stories that did not add to the overall storyline. normally at this point I'd just move on but going to attempt #2. There is neurodivergent representation which is nice but with the opposite being a superiority complex I just didn't love it.

This is book #3 for me - 5/5.

This one probably isn‘t for everyone, but it definitely spoke to me. The author lost both of her sons by suicide. She wrote this book after her second son‘s death. Her comments and descriptions of her feelings resonate with me. She makes the statement that sometimes children die, and parents must go on living. Her thoughts are definitely powerful.

December 2025 Book #3

Madeline is a survivor of a crime attempt but she can‘t remember anything. Someone is paying for that crime and now, years later request a review in his case. This famous writer find Madeline after she moved, and is offering her to reveal what real happened. A friend of Madeline disagree with this offer. Then the plot is how Madeline remembers what happened and an expected (obvious) romance rise. ⬇️

November 2025 Book #3

I made an incorrect comment when I was reviewing The hacienda😳I already corrected it. I mentioned that there was an attempt of a forbidden romance, but is in this novel where that incident happens🤦🏽‍♀️Both novels have the same gothic atmosphere and tone. I liked this one too. This author was added my favorite author list. The story has a slow pace and it takes a couple of pages until I was immersed in the story⬇️

October Book #3

In the past a seance was conducted and something went wrong, a real spirit was unleashed. Present day Julia accepts a job offer from a stranger to take care of an elderly woman. At her arrival, something is familiar to Julia. Mrs Sinclair is confusing her with another woman. Then, strange things happens and Julia feels that she is trapped in that house, in some way she feels knows the house and some objects seem familiar⬇️

September 2025 Book #3

Another surprise. First book I read by this author and I really liked her style. Sage assists to a grief support center due to her mother‘s death. There, she share with Josef, an elderly man who everyone has sympathy. Josef has a secret that decides to reveal to Sage and ask her for an unusual favor. Then, Sage try to know why Josef asked her to do that task. This story was a roller coaster of secrets and emotions⬇️

August 2025 Books #3

A cozy mystery set in the 1930‘s where Clara inherited her uncle detective agency. I like Clara Vale character, well educated woman, likes fashion but down to earth. She has a dramatic mother who she ignores sometimes. The novel presents some issues women faced during that time which can be annoying today but we are still working in that equity. The story is funny, fast paced and the mystery is interesting. ⬇️

Daily Christmas Days (Winterson) readings.Today‘s was “The Second Best Bed, another ghostly tale with time travel to the 1800s to the Williamson‘s farm.The tale includes the farm‘s icehouse. #walledup #skeletons
Last line felt like it came out of nowhere!
“My grandmother was a Williamson.” #shivers #chinesedumplings
Holmes: #3, “The Tree Henchman,”It‘s1885 & Holmes is dead.Mycroft hears the”Colonel” is out to kill Watson & his wife.#kidnapping ⬇️

Fellow cozy fans… what cozies will everyone be clearing from their shelves in January? My choice is tagged: The Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose. #3 in a series I enjoy!

#ClearTheCozies

Tagging all those on my 2026 list. If anyone would like to be added or deleted, please comment below.

Everyone welcome!