If you struggle with winter blues, might I suggest this cozy mystery and a piping hot mug of cocoa? I guarantee you‘ll like cold temperatures and snow a little bit more by the final page . . . minus the murder of course!

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“Three Muses” is a low 3 stars & something I don‘t envision myself picking up again. I think it lacks re-readability, but it‘s not a long read so give it a chance if a historical fiction romance set in post-WWII New York City with a heavy sprinkling of ballet piques your interest. Maybe you‘ll glean more from it than I did.

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A disappointing sequel to one of my favorite books in 2022! I'm still planning a post-reading slump reread with fresh eyes & recommend that fans give it a chance.

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A great YA fantasy recommendation for readers who love fairytales & folklore, this particular story heavily inspired by Chinese & Japanese legends with additional elements from stories out of Europe.

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Macabre Middle Grade Mystery for Fans of the Addams Family

Rating: 5 Stars

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A Slow But Steady Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 Stars

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A Thrilling Mystery With an Underwhelming Conclusion

Rating: 3 Stars

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A Solid Teen Mystery Inspired By Agatha Christie

Rating: 4 Stars

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I loved the arts academy setting but not the romance

Rating: 3 Stars

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Extremely Dark & Should Have Trigger Warnings

Rating: 3 Stars

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Slice of Life Read

Rating: 3 Stars

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A Hanukkah Gift!

Rating: 4 Stars

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Novelty Over Quality

Rating: 2 Stars

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The Coziest of Cozy Mysteries

Rating: 4 Stars

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Modern Mystery With a Golden Age Feel

Rating: 4 Stars

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Fun Premise & Setting but Underwhelming Romance

Rating: 3 Stars

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A Gorgeous Fantasy With an Underwhelming Young Romance

Rating: 4 Stars

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