This would have been a good story except for some horrendous left wing propaganda from this author, who is obviously a typical Yankee! Southerners have charm, while Northerners have wit!? Typical way to say that you believe that we, born in the South are stupid! I have heard it my entire life, am I shocked by your political incorrectness? No! It is still okay to make fun of those of us with an accent, and who are real Christians, but I don't find it amusing! Keep your liberal views to non fiction!

To Kill a Mocking Girl is a fun cozy mystery. Being from Virginia myself, I loved the setting and thought the author did a great job of authentically portraying the town of Vienna. I also found the mystery to be a compelling one with some twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, and I was a big fan of the protagonist Quinn, who is a book binder, and her cousin, who is in training to become a nun. If you're in the mood for a quirky cozy that you can knock out in a sitting or two, To Kill a Mocking Girl might be the book you're looking for.

"To Kill a Mocking Girl" is a light hearted, cozy mystery and an easy read for those looking for something different in a mystery. The story line and characters are well thought out and developed to ensure the reader is engaged and delighted. The author uses humor throughout the story to great success. This is the first in a series and I would recommend this novel.

Even if I found it fun to read and entertaining I think that the mystery was just a small part of the plot and, even if it's solid, I missed the investigation part.
There's a lot of potential and I will surely read the next installment.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

What a fun and slightly quirky cozy mystery. I loved the characters. Quin and her family are great. And the mystery kept my attention. Plus there's a German shepherd named RBG - Rufus Barker Ginsburg - how fabulous is that? I'm looking forward to more books in this series.

Thank you to the publisher, Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor.

Harper Kincaid in To Kill a Mocking Girl has a heroine who is a bookbinder in a small town. A young woman is murdered and our heroine finds the body. Gentle cozy. Interesting side plots with a nun for human interest.
Good for summer reading on the couch.

From Crooked Lane Books comes the debut first in a new book based series, “A Bookbinding Mystery,” To Kill A Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid.

Quinn is a wonderfully stubborn and adventurous character who lacks confidence when it comes to the man she desires. This is not an unusual trait, even with real people. She wants to help her community, friends, and her family but also wants to be independent. Coming home from her world travels, she goes to work at the family book business as a bookbinder. Although business is good, it leaves her plenty of time to find herself in trouble. Other characters encourage Quinn when they should be telling her not to stick her nose in a murder investigation.

The murder of an old school mate leaves Quinn as a prime suspect. Granted, she and the victim did not like each other all that much, but murder is a step too far! Suspects range from young to old, and from all backgrounds. The clues like the suspects have a broad range, and it behooves readers to pay attention, or they may miss something important. Trying to solve a murder, clear her name, and work at the book store, plus finding out that her best friend has been angry with her for many years, takes a toll on Quinn, and before you know it, she almost becomes a victim herself.

To Kill A Mocking Girl is a good beginning for a new series. I found some slight issues, such as finding Quinn to be a little too whiny about the love interest and her lack of consideration of her family and friends feelings when she packed up and moved across the globe. I also found that the police were portrayed as a bit too biased. The detective, who also happens to be the man Quinn wants in her life, is happy to share information with her that no detective would do even in a small-town setting. I found there was not enough about the book store setting or her job as a bookbinder involved in the story. I did not understand why there were recipes included at the back of the book as the “scones” part of the store did not play a role in the story. Overall, this was an enjoyable story. I look forward to seeing where the author takes these characters, the book store, and the bookbinding business.

This was fantastic!! I loved every bit of it - the people, the dogs, the setting, the love interest, the mystery. My favorite relationship is the one between Quinn and her best friend/cousin Sister Daria. That whole dynamic was fantastic. I was fascinated by the way the author worked various faith traditions into the story in a way that felt organic and not forced.

The writing here is smart and funny. Plenty of pop culture references, which I loved, and sass. The mystery was top notch. Quinn seemed to focus more on clues than suspects, which I liked. She followed the clues more than she zeroed in on a suspect and tried to make the clues fit, at least early on in the sleuthing. The bookbinding was only a small piece of this particular story, but I liked the ways it wove into character development for the series. This is going to be a must-read series for me. Do NOT miss this one!!

Title: To Kill a Mocking Girl

Author: Harper Kincaid

Series: Bookbinding Mystery

Chapters: 31

Pages: 352

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books



To Kill a Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid is the first book in the Bookbinding mystery series. It was a pretty quick read. I enjoyed the setting and characters.

Victoria Caine has recently moved back to her home town and finds herself the prime suspect in a murder investigation and she gets involved in the murder investigation in order to clear her name. But unfortunately it makes her a target for the real killer.

Even though I didn’t love this first book in this series I am looking forward to the next one.



I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book!

The first in a series, and thus a whole new world to explore in cozy mystery! I really liked the characters and the premise, and I liked how established the town and relationships felt. Quinn and Aiden had a realistic connection, as well as the shared memories as childhood friends, and I can't wait to see what develops as adults. There is definitely a good romance brewing, but as this is book one, I hope they give it time to develop (but not too much time!)

Adding in canine characters is always a win, and the book binding business plus bookstore appeals to me as well. Can't wait to read more from this series! Four stars.

To Kill a Mocking Girl: A Bookbinding Mystery by Harper Kincaid is the first in this delightful series. It is a longer than many other cozy mysteries, and that was a pleasure. The cozy mystery genre is my go-to read and this book did not disappoint. The story line and characters are well thought out and developed to ensure the reader is engaged and delighted. The twists and turns were unexpected and hilarious. I did not guess the killer’s identity and that is alright with me. I like to read a book and remain a little in suspense. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

To Kill a Mocking Girl begins like an episode of Murder She Wrote in a town where everyone knows too much about their neighbours. Quinn must find the killer of her former high school nemesis before she becomes suspect number one. That begins the mystery with some urgency.

There are plenty of suspects for Quinn who is a fairly standard plucky character longing for Aiden, the big handsome detective. Each main character gets ample backstory. Daria is an interesting example. Her religious beliefs and her desire to become a nun are treated with respect even though her family may not fully understand her choices. Kincaid created a vibrant character rather than making Daria a stereotype or a joke. Her fellow nuns were also dynamic. I wished Daria would lock Quinn in the diner and take over.

I was annoyed by most of the other characters - including Quinn. She's a strong and independent woman but she needs Aiden, who comes off the page as a condescending jerk, to love her? We briefly meet a guy who analyzes tire treads who has the same potential as a star mystery-solver as Daria.

I found the whodunit element of the story was too often pushed to the background. It makes appearances along the way but a lot of time is spent on the relationships between the various characters. I really didn't care who the killer was anymore. I was just grateful to reach the end.

Next time, maybe Daria and her crew could solve the mystery and leave Quinn and her thoughts at home.

This is my new favorite dynamic duo with canine sidekick. A bookbinder, a cousin who is a novice nun, and a German Shepherd named after a SCOTUS justice makes for a very diverse and unusual mystery solving team. Which would be very helpful since Quinn could have cared less that her high school boyfriend was engaged to marry her high school nemesis. They weren't in high school after all plus Quinn had never really gotten over her crush on big bro's best friend, Aiden Harrington, now known as Detective Harrington. Quinn does care that she is being accused of having anything to do with said nemesis's death, she might not have cared for Tricia or her twin sister but she certainly didn't kill her. The new cop in town sure does seem bent on making the circumstantial evidence stick. Lucky for Quinn that she not only has her smarts, but she also has her former partner in crime, cousin Daria who doesn't seem to let her "habit" get in the way of a little sluething. Mother Superior is not particular excited about her novice being involved in such things. Quinn came home to work in the family business, Prose and Scones ( I would love to have a business that incorporated books and food!). Good thing that one of the Pro's of this business is a retired lawyer who will make sure his little girl doesn't get written off. I cannot wait to read what is next!

A fun mystery book that allows the reader to enjoy the story and not have to think too hard. Fun and pleasing all the way thought. First in a series that I will not hesitate to continue to read each of The following ones as they are released. Met all my expectations as a good read.

To Kill a Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid is the first A Book Binder Mystery. Quinn Caine has spent the last three years teaching English abroad. Quinn is happy to return home where she rents a converted barn from her aunt and uncle. She is working a book binder at her parent’s bookshop, Prose & Scones in Vienna, Virginia. Quinn is also an avid reader who is currently enjoying cozy mysteries. I like that the author took the time to establish the characters and set the stage for the series. We learn about the businesses in Vienna and meet various townspeople. I liked Quinn’s cousin, Sister Daria who is a novitiate living at Guinefort Home where they raise and train German Shepherds. Sister Daria and Quinn have a close relationship and I enjoyed their banter. I wish we had gotten to spend more time at Prose & Scones as well as learn more about bookbinding. There were just small snippets of Quinn’s craft. Quinn has a habit of sharing book and movie quotes. I had to laugh at one that referenced a magical invisibility cloak. The mystery seemed to fade into the background most of the time. I wanted it to be the feature with sleuthing and action. I thought the method of murder was clever. I found there to be too much romance for my liking. I wanted less flirting and more snooping. I do want to make readers aware that this book does contain mild foul language. My favorite line from To Kill a Mocking Girl is, “Curses like chickens come home to roost.” To Kill a Mocking Girl is a blithe cozy mystery with a clever canine, a snippy sister, dog donations, a mean-spirited mother, a debonair detective, and a busy bookbinder.

“To Kill a Mocking Girl“ by Harper Kincaid is the first instalment in the "Bookbinding Mystery" series. What a great start to a new series, I’ll definitely be adding this to my must read series!

I found myself staying up till almost 2am to finish the story, as I had to find out how it ended.
It was fast paced, entertaining, funny and I really loved the relationship Quinn had with RBG her German Shepard.

The setting of Vienna, Virginia was described in such a way I could picture it, I liked the relationships everyone seemed to have in the town. The book was filled with wonderful characters, I especially liked the close bond between Quinn and her cousin and BFF sister Daria.

It was entertaining, full of twists and turns as well as a few surprises. Plus I didn’t guess whodunnit!

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

This was an OK start to a new cozy mystery series. Good for a quick mystery read, but not much really stood out to me. /

5.29.2020
DNF at 22%
Zero stars

This had so much potential [BOOKS. Book binding. Book stores. Unfortunately, none of that is even mentioned in 22% of the book] and it fell so short. As I said to my friend, life is too short to read sub-standard cozies. There are too many cozies that have saturated the market to be just meh. All I could think was that I had other books to read that had to be better than what I was currently listening to.
This was a typical cozy trope that is very old and tired - girl is back home from being away and has an argument with the dead body [that she conveniently finds] and is immediately a suspect. Enter a really snotty bad cop with a ginormous chip on his shoulder [and given the state of affairs right now in the world, I have NO TIME for for arrogant, self-serving cops], a cop that the MC has known all her life and has the hots for [naturally. And of course he sees her only as the kid sister of his best friend] who immediately suspect her and then the MC and her cousin [who is a Novitiate] go out hunting for clues and find them and wreck the scene and on and on and on. And it was just too much for me. I will absolutely NOT be reading anymore of this, nor will I be reading anymore should they be written.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this new cozy. Quinn Caine and her family are the family we all hope to have. Caring and supportive and not afraid to call us to the mat. This book has a nice small town feel with an interesting twist that the main character’s cousin is becoming a nun. I figured out the killer just paragraphs before Quinn did, which I really like. I would highly recommend this book to any mystery enthusiast and can’t wait for more.

This is my first book by Harper Kincaid and I must say I enjoyed it so much. It is the fist book in the Bookbinding Mystery series and is set in Virginia. I’m not sure I have ever read a heroine with the job of bookbinder but I loved it!

Quinn Caine along with her dog RBG, cousin Sister Daria, and others live int he small town of Vienna. Quinn’s ex just got engaged to her frenemy from high school, Tricia. Tricia loves to flash that ring in Quinn’s face and honestly a nicer person couldn’t have ended up dead. I’m just saying, girl sort of deserved it.

Of course, that means Quin is accused and she has to clear her name. With a little help from family and friends she sets out to prove the new cop in town wrong and that she is innocent. I couldn’t put this down! I just fell in love with Quinn and the other characters. As we got closer to finding out who the real murderer was I found myself biting my nails to see if I and figured it correctly or not.