The Marlow Murder Club

I received a free digital ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It wasn't the type of mystery/thriller book that caused any stress or anxiety while reading it. I'd describe it as cozy more than anything. I was surprised by the plot twist and how I didn't see it coming, but it felt slightly like I had been cheated. There was no way for the reader to really solve the mystery themselves, which is half the fun with a mystery novel.

In terms of criticisms, I'd say this book is definitely cheesy. The dialogue is cartoonish, and I never really felt myself getting attached to any of the characters. There were points where I found myself skimming because I simply didn't care about the minutiae, and the final chapter with the grand reveal included a monologue so incredibly long that I skipped through most of it. The most unrealistic part was that that monologue was allowed to go on for so long.

However, it was an entertaining read and if you enjoy a mystery, no matter how cheesy, then this book might be for you.