Deadly Dog Days (Dog Days Mystery, #1)

by Jamie M Blair

[layawaydragon]

The Good
+Yay, animals!
+Liked Cameron and loved her ending
+Strong supporting cast
+Didn’t guess the killer
+Fun without being outlandishly zany

The Bad & The Other
-Status quo. No social issues or diversity included.

Deadly Dog Days is a fun contemporary cozy mystery that I enjoyed. Cameron is a transplant to this small town after a whirlwind romance and marriage to the local sheriff. When the book starts though, they’re already estranged and been he’s out of the house for months.

It doesn’t come right out and say why they split at first, and there’s a tug and pull relationship. What it isn’t: torrid. What it is: practical issues that they must work on. I loved it. It’s chuckle-worthy grounded escapism.

Cameron’s a typical woman trying to figure her life, her joy, her purpose out and stressing about weight and looks. The latter wasn’t much fun to read, but she’s not dieting and pushes back on those that shame her. The insecurities and jealousy was much the same. It’s not pretty but I viscerally understand her internal dialogue.

I can’t say much else without spoiling, but the mystery was great. I didn’t guess the killer, fell for reasonable red herrings, and enjoyed the ride. The ending is perfect and I’m so proud of Cameron!



3.5 Stars because I enjoyed it but it's not OMFGAMAZEBALLS. Pretty standard for the genre so if this is what you're looking for, definitely pick it up.