In the preceding book 'A Decadent Way to Die', the ending was both sad and shocking. Buried in Buttercream picks up three months later into a moment w...moreIn the preceding book 'A Decadent Way to Die', the ending was both sad and shocking. Buried in Buttercream picks up three months later into a moment where things are better but disaster seems to following Savannah Reid, PI extraordinaire and her long time best friend who finally tying the knot.
One wedding results in the venue being burned down and the second ends with a murder, leaving Savannah, sadly unwed, forced to put up with her spoiled siblings and their bratty kids in her tiny house much longer than anticipated.
Who killed the wedding plan is the name of the game and unfortunately the suspect list is growing by the minute. Will Savannah ever get to say 'I do' to her man? Will Dirk be able to weed through the suspect and find the killer? Will Granny be forced to smack someone down with a skillet? Will Tammy forgive herself for the past and find a new love?
Get ready for a fun ride to the alter!*
*If you haven't read the previous book, you will want to. There are many allusions to it, though none of the characters really talk about it. If you haven't read it, do so!
I discovered this book via the magic of PBS. There was a special and listening to Babara Sher talk just blew my mind. I'm not a freak for having a lot...moreI discovered this book via the magic of PBS. There was a special and listening to Babara Sher talk just blew my mind. I'm not a freak for having a lot of interests and settling on just one thing?! NOPE, the amazing Ms. Sher says I am a Renaissance Woman and there is no shame in loving many ideas and having multiple careers. This woman is an absolute angel!(less)
I like the idea of combining self esteem growth with weight loss, thus I applaud Dr. Hanes for the idea. Much of what I read in this book I already kn...moreI like the idea of combining self esteem growth with weight loss, thus I applaud Dr. Hanes for the idea. Much of what I read in this book I already knew, in terms of diet, fitting a bra, etc. Some very helpful tips on exercise make me feel excited and ready to tackle yoga again.
There are a few points I didn't care for: 1) it's cool if you believe in God but I thought it got a bit excessive
2) she wanders from the point some times, including an ode to Nordstrom (I do not object to Nordstrom. But seriously.)
3) I thought her comments on PCOS were off the mark. I know a lot about the disease because I did a lot of research and it was very oversimplified here.
4) She waits until the end of the book to talk about disease and PCOS is the only one that gets mentioned.
I do think that there are some very good tips here for someone who needs a boost with self esteem and weight loss so to the right person I would certainly recommend it.(less)
I don't know why I keep reading this series, other than the fact that I greatly enjoy reading about a teashop and all the little extras. There has bee...moreI don't know why I keep reading this series, other than the fact that I greatly enjoy reading about a teashop and all the little extras. There has been no character development, the love interest changes at the drop of a hat with no warning, rhyme or reason and I always figure out who the murderer is way before the main character does. If you see me reading the next one, take it away!(less)
We're the middle children of history...no purpose or place. We have no Great War, no Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great dep...moreWe're the middle children of history...no purpose or place. We have no Great War, no Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives. -Tyler Durden(less)
I have been reading this book once every few years since I was 14 and every time I take something different away from it. The writing is clean and ver...moreI have been reading this book once every few years since I was 14 and every time I take something different away from it. The writing is clean and very focused; when the landscape changes you feel it as though you are a part of the story. The magic of rereading this is that I can see the love story from various angles depending on my own life.
Young Aradia is left behind while her father goes to war and her beautiful mother accompanies him to the battlefield. Forced to live with her cold maiden aunt, the child watches her world change and must learn to adapt quickly. Her youth stands her in good stead to do this, yet the changes that come are fast and furiously changing her at every turn. A charming and beautiful read.(less)
I read this book as a teenager and I have to say, this is by far still one of the scariest things I have ever read. I sum it up as the Stepford Wives...moreI read this book as a teenager and I have to say, this is by far still one of the scariest things I have ever read. I sum it up as the Stepford Wives meet the womb. If you want a good thriller, this one you should pick up!(less)
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