Shady Hollow: A Shady Hollow Mystery

This was sold to me as a cozy mystery featuring a cast of forest folk. I thought this was fine for what it was and I did like the writing, but I am left feeling indifferent to it. The residents of Shady Hollow live a peaceful life, no one locks their doors and they might enjoy a pick-me-up from Joe's Mug, run by a moose, or seek out local raven and book shop owner, Lenore, to find their next thriller or romance. The town is shocked when Otto, a toad and grump, is murdered. Who could have done it? I would recommend this to anyone looking for a short, laid-back read. There are many more in the series, so this could offer many respite opportunities between tomes or heavier content.