#CozyMystery #Review ~ Read It and Weep (Library Lover's Mystery, Book 4) by Jenn McKinlay @BerkleyMystery

 

William Shakespeare is credited with inventing how many words?*

Answering Shakespeare trivia comes with the job description for library director Lindsey Norris. But when the Briar Creek Community Theater mounts their newest production of the Bard, she has no intention of leaving the stacks for the stage. Unfortunately a villain is waiting in the wings…

Former Broadway actress Violet La Rue is holding auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream—and everyone from the sour spinster librarian Ms. Cole to Lindsey’s youthful library pages are trying out for parts. Brought in to play the mischievous Puck is the flirtatious professional actor Robbie Vine, who seems to have eyes for Lindsey. Before her blush has faded, the Bard’s dream turns into a nightmare—when one of the cast is poisoned. Now Lindsey and her crafternooners must take center stage to unmask the culprit before the final curtain call…

Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: November 5, 2013
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0425260720
ISBN-13: 978-0425260722
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My Review:

I absolutely loved Read It and Weep. The introduction of Robbie Vine's character just gave Sully a run for his money. I'm not usually a love triangle kind of gal (well, long-running love triangles) but Robbie is such a character that I can't wait to see what happens to between Lindsey and Robbie and Lindsey and Sully. Each guy is different in their own way, yet lovable and either could be a good match for Lindsey. I'm rooting for Sully but Robbie could grow on me.

The mystery in this book focuses on accidents that continue to plague the Briar Creek Community Theater. As the auditions end and rehearsals begin, the occurrences continue to increase in intensity. When a cast member is poisoned, Lindsey and her crafternooner friends take matters into their own hands to unveil the suspect before anyone else gets hurt. The twist at the end - OMG. The book gets 5 stars just for that alone. Don't get me wrong, the book was getting 5 stars from me anyway, but holy cow!

Read It and Weep is another great book in the series. This one of those books that hooks you, keeps you entertained, and then all of a sudden you're at the end already. Every character is great. I found myself able to connect with Lindsey and Beth, not because they are similar to me or we've been down the same roads, but because they are fun, interesting, and nice. I love the author's writing style, the pacing was good, and the story compelling. The continual character development allows for me to get to know Lindsey, Beth, Sully, and everyone else. The author created a wonderful town, with wonderful characters, and I was able to visualize the entire story.

My review copy came from my local library.