Murder Marks the Page
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The first in a new series spun off from the Daisy Tea Garden Mysteries, Daisy’s daughter Jazzi Swanson has opened her own book and tea shop in a rural New York community. But Jazzi has not only inherited her mother’s gift for brewing tasty drinks—she also has a nose for sniffing out murder. New York State’s Belltower Landing is a lakeside resort town where tourists spend their summer days boating, floating, and paddle-boarding on the water. It’s also the perfect place to cuddle up with a good book and enjoy a cup of tea, courtesy of Tomes & Tea. Owned and operated by Jazzi and her best friend Dawn Fernsby, the book bar is beloved by vacationers and locals alike, but browsers grabbing brews in the off season aren’t enough to help them make ends meet. Between brainstorming social media publicity ideas for the shop and fending off flirtatious men, Jazzi befriends a woman named Brie who has recently made contact with her biological father. As an adopted child herself, Jazzi is more than happy to give Brie emotional support, especially as the wife and children of Brie’s father see her as a threat. But when Brie is found murdered, Jazzi may need to consult some of her shop’s bestselling mysteries to help her uncover a killer . . .
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Tomes & Tea Mysteries is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Karen Rose Smith.
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Book Review: Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith
Rating: 4 stars
So, I recently dove into Karen Rose Smith's Murder Marks the Page, and it was quite the enjoyable cozy mystery ride. Picture this: a quaint lakeside town in New York, a charming book and tea shop called Tomes & Tea run by Jazzi Swanson and her bestie Dawn Fernsby, and a murder that needs solving. Intrigued yet?
Jazzi Swanson is not your average bookshop owner—she's got a knack for brewing drinks and sniffing out trouble, especially when it involves solving murders. When her friend Brie's life takes a tragic turn, Jazzi steps up to play detective and unravel the mystery surrounding her untimely death.
Smith's writing style sets the perfect backdrop for the story, painting a cozy picture of Belltower Landing that makes you want to grab a book and a cup of tea and settle in for a good read. Sure, there were moments where the details got a bit repetitive, but the well-paced plot and engaging characters more than make up for it.
Speaking of characters, Jazzi's journey is both heartwarming and suspenseful. Her connection to Brie, as an adopted child herself, adds a layer of empathy and complexity to the narrative that tugs at your heartstrings. And then there's Dawn—she's not exactly my cup of tea (pun intended), her dynamic with Jazzi adds an interesting twist to the story.
Murder Marks the Page is more than just a mystery novel; it's a cozy escape into a world filled with books, tea, and intriguing whodunits. If you're a fan of immersive mysteries with a side of small-town charm, this book is definitely worth adding to your reading list. Smith's storytelling shines through in this captivating tale that blends friendship, intrigue, and the power of literature in the most delightful way.
So, grab a cozy blanket, brew yourself a cup of tea, and get ready to lose yourself in the enchanting world of Murder Marks the Page. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down until you've unraveled every last clue alongside Jazzi Swanson.
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
