This cozy follows a new faculty member from Hawaii at a college in NEBRASKA with several deaf students where one ends up murdered. There's quite a lot going on here, so let's dive on in.
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IMHO: death by dissertation
Death by Dissertation was so great!!! I love cozies but I'm always looking for something different that stands out. Death by Dissertation didn't disappoint in any sense.
It was so easy to fall in sync with Cassandra. I loved all the little details of her day to day, her hectic schedule, and all the pressure she's under. I do think she needs to loosen up a bit, but I think that'll be great to watch her go from a tight bud to a full blossom.
Cheat Sheet:
- Love Cassandra
- So happy to have an ambitious woman doing her own thing, setting off on her own in such a big bold way
- Love finding out all the details about Hawaii's culture
- The Culture Shock is real!
- BFFS 3
- Deaf interpreters & deaf students, not a gimmick but integral to the setting & story
- Appreciate the honest talk about miscarriage
- All the events on campus sounded amazing
- It is a very white area that Cassandra has to deal with & I think it's handled well
- Cassandra's parents are adorable, hope we see more of them. Maybe even go back to visit??
- The behind the scenes stuff about running a collage is so cool.
- Love how Cassandra's so concerned about the students
- There are possible LIs down the line..
- Love Cassandra's mishaps, kinda like a rom com in that way
- Figured out who's behind it all along with Cassandra
- Stuck the landing.
- Quick & fun read.
- Can't wait to continue the series
Perfect for cozy mystery fans, obviously, and those looking for something new in the genre especially. I think this is has great crossover appeal with fellow rom com & crime lovers too. It reminds me The Chronicle Mysteries on Hallmark .
If you don't read cozies, you should start with this one! It's a mystery, but light and down to Earth with amateursleuthing. It's all about the people, relationships, and setting.
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This review was originally posted on The Layaway Dragon