I read Knit, Purl, Die by Anne Canadeo for a blog tour, and just finished it last night, though the tour was last week. I haven't been able to get as much reading time in as I'd like to since I just started back at college this week and am taking five upper division English classes, on top of working four days a week. Woohoo, college kids. Anyways, this book appealed to me because it would be classified as a cozy mystery, a genre which I enjoy. This is the second book in Black Sheep Knitting Mystery series.Summary: The Black Sheep Knitters are a group of five women knitters, headed up by Maggie, the owner of the local Black Sheep knitting shop. The women love to get together for knitting, drinks, food, gossip, and fun. Gloria, a fellow knitter, often drops by to these gatherings as well, and is somewhat of an unofficial member of the Black Sheep Knitters - a sixth member, sort of. Gloria is a fun, vivacious, wealthy woman married to a much younger man, Jamie. While Jamie is out of town, one of the knitters, Suzanne, drops by to find Gloria facedown and dead in her pool. The death is ruled as accidental, but as the women dig deeper, they start having doubts, and begin thinking it may have been murder . . .
My Thoughts: Overall, a fun read! I liked the characters and the small town setting. The mystery was fun and surprising, and I really enjoyed the whole element of close friendship and ties. Was it exciting and thrilling? No, but it was cute and homey. I'd like to read the first book in this series now, While My Pretty One Knits.
The Bottom Line: A good read for fans of cozy mysteries, knitting, or friendship.
Rating: 3.5/5
Currently Reading: Hold Still by Nina LaCour
This sounds like it was a pleasure to read...great review! :)
ReplyDeletenever thought knitting will be the core of how they gathered and befriend, but such a cute read though..but the deadly drama? never thought of it too..nice review steph.
ReplyDeleteI like cozy mysteries :) And I don't knit but I crochet so I think I would enjoy this! Great review :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds totally fun and kind of an easy read which makes a nice change sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHope all is going well with college! :-)
I just recently read this first in the series. Same rating as you gave this one, 3.5/5.
ReplyDeleteIf you like cozies, I am starting a Cozy Mystery Saturday feature on my blog! Maybe you will join in
This looks like a leisure read! Something interesting!
ReplyDeleteOoh, knitting! This does sound cozy. I'll have to check this one out :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got a lot on your plate! Wow!
ReplyDeleteAnd this does sound cute (which is weird for a murder book) ... gotta love that title.
Great review. not sure if this is something I would read but it sounds interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds SO cute! I can't wait to check it out. Thanks for the great review and for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteI just won this book in a giveaway from red headed book child! I can hardly wait to read it. Nice review!
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