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readmore's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
doodle_duck5's review against another edition
4.0
In this 20th book of this beloved series, Koko, Yum Yum, and Qwill must solve 2 murders. An elderly woman who died in a house fire and a young female artist. The cats get really into birdwatching and Qwill knows they're close to solving the case. After awhile you think how many die before you move away from a town? Pickax isn't a big town, so I feel like it's just cursed to live here. Still this is one of my go to re-reads.
drmackie's review against another edition
2.0
They grow increasingly repetitive and boring—very little mystery and the characters never grow or evolve
starrynews's review against another edition
3.0
Another good read about Koko, Qwill, and the gang! We learn more about the town, with interesting pieces on its new Art Center and spelling bee, while Koko works on his next case.
spauffwrites's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Another comforting and entertaining read from Jackson Braun. I particularly loved all the quirky artist characters in this one, and Qwill’s friendships with the Butterfly Girl and elderly woman who dies in a house fire. There’s also lots of humorous small town events and drama — an adult spelling bee, protests at the library over the installation of computers, and murder and intrigue at a local art show. It’s the perfect listen if you are craving a cozy mystery and love cats.
stacy_wilson's review against another edition
3.0
Another one in my guilty pleasure series. What can I say? I can't resist a crime-fighting cat.
moshalala's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
holly_keimig's review
3.0
I first discovered this series with my Grandmother while wandering around our favorite bookstore. She recently passed away and I reached for this as a comfort read. I always enjoy escaping to Pickax and hanging out with Qwilleran and his cats Koko and YumYum. Qwill is trying to enjoy his new bird feeder and art center which has recently opened in town. Soon mystery finds him, however and he must investigate to solve a mysterious murder.