Can Minnie be able to figure out who the killer is before her deadline?
Minnie Wells
Minnie is back and at it again, helping to solve another mystery. This time because she stuck her nose where it shouldn't have been at the vampire council meeting. She seems to be getting the hang of her powers, and we are going more in-depth into this world that Ms. Johnson has created. Minnie is a great character that I love getting to know through her perspective and books. I like Minnie because she is different from Ms. Johnson's other two main characters but still has that sense that she belongs in the world that she is fighting to stay apart of. I also like that she is trying to get to know her two vampire friends more than she already does to understand them better. The last thing that I like about her is that she's trying to make life work in Bath even if some things are making it difficult.
The Mystery
The one who put the vampire council's attention on Fitz about his tearoom did not look good for their community. Well, mostly that they think he's involved. Minnie is now tasked with solving it and proving his innocence. She has a lot of questions that need answers to solve this mystery. Including why would anyone kill the tour guide that they barely know? And why was she nervous about a book that someone has anonymously given to the old lady? These questions and more get answered as the mystery unfolds. Minnie gets closer to not only Fitz, her vampire boss, but also a certain detective inspector.
Five Stars
With Scream and Sugar by Erin Johnson is such a fantastic read. I love how she has incorporated each new series she has done to fit into the world that she created for Spells and Caramels. For fans of that series, you might recognize someone's name. We are now exploring the Earth Kingdom, and it's nice to explore a different kingdom without being bogged down by spending too much in the Water Kingdom. I am giving this book five stars and recommending it to anyone who loves a good paranormal cozy mystery series!
First Book in Series
Coming in April 2021
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of With Scream and Sugar by Erin Johnson.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
Victim/Toe Tag #1: Amanda Mooney (A)
Beachcomber Weapons: pointy objects - stiletto
Beachcomber Crime Scene: alley
Detectives: Minnie Wells (M)
Victim/Toe Tag #2: Julianne Fortescue (F)
Beachcomber Weapons: poisoned
Beachcomber Crime Scene: a locked room
Detectives: Minnie Wells (M)
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove