A Midsummer Night's Scheme

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A Midsummer Night's Scheme by Harper Kincaid is a delightful, cozy mystery set in the beloved town of Vienna. The story revolves around Quinn Caine and her sidekicks, Ruff Barker Ginsburg and Sister Daria, who are enjoying the calm until a Broadway star, Chad Frivole, disrupts their peaceful lives. Chad, once known as a notorious lothario, returns to Vienna as a Tony-award-winning actor with plans to make his mark on his hometown.

However, not everyone is thrilled about Chad's return. With a cast of characters seeking revenge on him, it comes as no surprise when Chad is found dead in his car with a sack full of snakes. Promising detective Aiden Harrington that she'll stay out of the local mystery, Quinn's resolve wavers when her brother Bash becomes the target of threats. Despite Bash's transformation from womanizer to a changed man, the killer shows no mercy. With time running out, Quinn and her crew must find the killer before her brother becomes their next victim.

Let me tell ya, I had a blast reading this book! The writing was easy to follow and kept me hooked all the way through. The cover is super adorable and perfect. The Shakespeare quotes at the start of each chapter were such a cool touch, and the recipes at the end made my mouth water.

What I especially loved about this cozy mystery is that it had a younger vibe while still being super charming. You don't need to read any previous books in the series - this one stands strong on its own. The plot was gripping and had me guessing till the end.

The characters were likable and well-developed too. Although I wasn't thrilled about the cliffhanger ending, since I'm planning on diving into the next book anyway, it didn't bug me too much.

All in all, A Midsummer Night's Scheme was such a fun and entertaining read! If you're into cozy mysteries and want something that'll keep you hooked, I totally recommend giving this one a go. You won't be disappointed!

ARC Via NetGalley