A Page Marked for Murder

This is the fifth in Lauren Elliott's Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series. It's the first of the series that I've read, so it can be read as a stand-alone book. Ms. Elliott puts enough context in that you can figure out some details you might have missed from earlier books.

I like a good cozy mystery, and I love a cozy mystery with a bookstore involved! The book was delightful. Addie is a likable character, as is Paige, and I enjoyed the small New England town setting. There's family drama, the theft of an unexpectedly valuable book, and a certain furry thief of hearts. It made me unreasonably happy to see how Addie warmed up to her temporary role as dog mom. It also warmed my heart to see how much she cares for the people in her life. The characters feel (mostly) like people I'd like to get to know. And the “who” in “whodunnit” came as a bit of a surprise to me! I enjoy it when I can't figure out the killer in the first few chapters.

This was the first of Ms. Elliott's works that I've read, and I look forward to reading more.

Disclaimer: I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and Kensington Books. All opinions here are mine, and I don't say nice things about books I don't like.