The mystery was engaging and suspenseful. Plenty of suspects with well hidden clues.
Very well developed and engaging.

Loved the setting and characteristics.

Look forward to the next one.

I like the mystery and the fairies are neat. I appreciate how smart the main character is and also how law enforcement gets annoyed at her for investigating. That feels very authentic for a small town.

The 'whodunnit' reveal was interesting and I didn't see it coming, but I admit I did not understand the motivations behind one component of it. I won't say more because of spoilers.

I love how Fiona (fairy) is aware of Sherlock Holmes and quite Sherlockian herself a bit, with powers of deduction. It's neat. I would love to hear more physical descriptions and stories of the fairies that crop up in people's gardens and spots around the town.

Thanks Netgalley, for the opportunity to read and review A Glimmer of a Clue.

The author's writing style is fun in this second book in the series. I enjoyed the first in the series and this one just as much if not more. The mystery kept me guessing throughout til the end.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I really enjoyed A Glimmer of a Clue. It had been awhile since I'd read the first book in this series, so it really seemed like I was being introduced to all the main characters again. I thought the murder mystery was very clever. It truly kept me guessing throughout the book. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series as I think all the main characters, especially Fiona the fairy are very intriguing.

I appreciate the publisher allowing me to read this book. I found this book incredibly interesting the author really kept me hooked until the end. very well written I highly recommend.

I love the characters in this series. They are rich in character and likeability. I love Gerber's descriptive writing style. The fairy is such a whimsical touch that reading this series takes you a way to a wonderful place.

I am a huge fan of Gerber's work due to skilled writing style but I especially enjoyed book one of this new series. This made me eager to get my hands on this second book which is just as good, if not better, then book one. We catch back up with Courtney as she runs her adorable garden shop. The local.FIFA Lana is causing lots of conflict that Courtney tries to avoid but then she finds the woman dead stabbed with a letter opener from one of fairy gardens. Wanda, her BFF's mom, is standing over her in a daze. This makes her the main suspect but Courtney is determined to prove otherwise with the help of our two favorite fairies. This is a well written cozy that allows the reader to easily picture the setting while also bringing the characters to life sprinkled with a touch of magic. Makes for a fabulously fun read. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.

I really enjoyed this book. It is the second in the series. I really like the characters, mystery and writing style. It was a quick read. I look forward to the next book.

When a local Pickleball champion is murdered and Courtney’s best friend’s mother, Wanda is arrested, Courtney and her fairy, Fiona start searching for answers.

The things I liked about this cozy mystery were the characters, the plot, the recipes at the end, and the quotes about fairies at the beginning of each chapter. I didn’t really get into the fairy vibe. I thought it was a creative twist, but wasn’t my favorite. If you enjoy books about fairies, you will want to read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

In Daryl Wood Gerber’s A Glimmer of a Clue, the 2nd installment in the Fairy Garden cozy mystery series, this magical and enchanted cozy mystery will make you believe in the impossible…. like in fairies. For fairy garden and tea shop owner, Courtney Kelly, she loved living by Carmel-by-the-Sea and chatting with her Fairy friend Fiona. But when Lana Lamar gotten into an argument with Wanda Brownie in public, things turned heated between them. Later on, Wanda was caught sleep-walking with the murder weapon in her hand on that same night. And the police charged her with Lara’s murder. Courtney, Meagan, and her fairy Fiona believed her innocence, but who would’ve done the ghastly deed. Without steeping on the Carmel PD’s toes, she did a little sleuthing to discover the wide range of the suspect list including Lana’s husband Elton. Everyone had a bone to pick with her and hated her guts. While this was on-going, she kept her feelings in check with Brady, a friend of hers who has a romantic interest in her. Before she could take their relationship to the next level, she’s got to sift out the truth from the lies and take a closer into Lana’s life when someone targeted her with a surprise attack that almost knocked her out of commission. The more questions she asked, the more in peril her life becomes, when she discovers the true culprit and why they’ve done it in an intense show-down.

This was an interesting and magical crafty cozy series that has a hint of fantasy with a sprinkling of fairy dust inside it. I did find Courtney delightful and interesting on how she was a true believer in fairies, loves a good cup of tea, and has a hankering to solve mysteries in her neighborhood. Fiona the Fairy was a hoot. And Brady wasn’t too bad to look at either. I l loved the Carmel-by-the-Sea backdrop for the location along the water, especially Dream-by-the-Sea too. The scenic settings were vivid and imaginary to transport you there on every page. The theme of the story is that your actions have consequences when you hate someone.

This fantastic cozy mystery had kept me in suspense and hooked from the first page. I couldn’t find anything to nitpick on the story since it was delightful. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because I didn’t want it to end. If you love cozy mysteries with a twist of its own, a Glimmer of a Clue have non-stop action, plenty of dramatic suspense, and a hint of crafting magic, This book is recommended for fans who love cozies that provides recipes for crafting and/or cooking, and love cozies that has something different to offer from other cozies.

Just discovered this charming series! I did go back and start with the first book and was hooked on the community, the characters, and the delightful world where fairies exist and interact with humans… sometimes! The second installment had a great plot and moved along a few secondary storylines. 4.5 stars, definitely looking forward to continuing the series.

Thanks to Net Galley and Kensington for the complimentary digital review copy of this title.

An interesting cozy mystery but not to my taste. The featured fairies were a bit unexpected when I only expected a fairy garden shop and isn't what I would have chosen if I had read the summary more closely. While the mystery was good, I did not enjoy the fantasy element and didn't understand why the one fairy was being punished (perhaps I should have read the first in the series?).

A Glimmer of a Clue (A Fairy Garden Mystery #2) by Daryl Wood Gerber is the second cute installment of this delightful series. Weather you believe in Fairies or not this Who Done It is a great read to keep you entertained throughout the story. The descriptions make you feel as if you are there in Caramel, California right along with the story. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a new book to read for that little escape from life.

Fairies, murder, and amateur sleuth make for an exciting and original mystery. The setting is just as magical as the fairies that float about the store. Set in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, this charming town provides the ideal backdrop for the magic to come to life and for murder to run rampant in this mystery. Daryl Wood Gerber strikes the ideal tone in this mystery with a lightheartedness that adds to the charm and the magic that comes from more than just the presence of fairies. The series is rooted in the beliefs that we had in childhood and in magic which is where Courtney Kelly found herself when she came to Carmel-by-the-Sea. She was confronted with her old childhood beliefs and the grief that she still harbored over her mother's death which is a journey that allowed her to see fairies again. Now that she can see fairies again, magic has re-entered her life and woven in through her fairy store and an assortment of plucky fairy characters.

The mystery is complex with several suspects that have motives that create several turns in Courtney's investigation. The various threads peel back layers of the victim, Lana's life through the relationships she left behind which include the woman that loved Lana's first husband, the woman who blames her for the death of her husband, the man she had an affair with, Lana's current husband, and the woman she was seen fighting with before she died. Gerber explores the character, even after her death, through these various dynamics and used these connections to reveal different elements to the type of person Lana was while giving plenty of motive and suspects. The delightful cozy blends the standard mystery with touches of magic and fairies flittering about in Courtney's life. Of these characters, the most persistent is Fiona - Courtney's fairy sidekick - who is in a constant fluttered state at her side. The fairies are part of a hidden world within our own with their own language and add to the imagination that was put into the story. A Glimmer of a Clue is a magical, charming, humorous, and unique mystery that blends murder with a charming exploration of the belief in magic and the delightful inclusion of fairies.

I always feel awkward talking about the coziness and warm fuzzy feels after reading a murder mystery, but Daryl Wood Gerber's writing sparkles so vividly that warm and fuzzies is exactly what I felt all through this work (the first of hers that I've read).
A solid, well-written mystery that kept me guessing all the way through.

This is the second book I have read in this series. This book just did not hold my interest. Once again Courtney stumbles across a body and with the help of fairies she sets out to solve the crime. I like the Carmel California setting and the fairy gardens. The book just moved very slowly and there is a lot of repetition. Many pages are devoted to what the characters wear and eat and not enough on the characters or the mystery. I like the author's other series but this one is not connecting with me.

A Glimmer of a Clue by Daryl Wood Gerber is the second in the Fairy Garden Mystery series. When there is a murder using a letter opener that was a decorative piece in one of Courtney's fairy gardens and the primary suspect is a close friend, Courtney jumps right into investigation mode. This is a fun series set predominantly in a charming shop that specializes in fairy gardens. With a touch of magic in the form of whimsical fairies and a cast of realistic characters, this was a very enjoyable read and I can’t wait for the next installment. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.)

Courtney lives in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The name is so delightful, you’d expect it to be an idyllic place to live. Not the case, as the residents are only human—at least most of them are. Some are fairies.

Open Your Imagination is Courtney’s fairy garden shop, a dream come true. As with most craft shops, she holds classes, and there are customers who attend every one plus make projects on their own or commission them for gifts. Fiona, a fairy in training, is often present although few can see her.

Lana Lamar is the woman everyone loves to hate, Didi and Wanda in particular. Lana likes to discover secrets and use them to her advantage. She’s also the resident pickleball champion and thinks that grants her all kinds of privileges. Lana’s an antique and art critic, emphasis on critic. She seems to relish the fact that no one likes her.

When Lana and Wanda are involved in an actual hair-pulling fight right out on the street, no one is really surprised since they seem to go out of their way to torment each other. Courtney’s had enough—this is tourist season and shoppers are stopping to stare. To cool the pair off, she turns a hose on them, letting the sudden spray of water get their attention.

At a long-awaited fundraiser, Lana makes a scene involving several people, one after another. It’s really no surprise when she’s found dead. The question on everyone’s mind is, what took so long?

The main suspect is a friend of Courtney’s. The evidence looks bad and the alibi is flimsy so Courtney agrees to ask questions. After all, the suspect list is a long one. With Fiona’s help, surely she can figure out who was behind Lana’s sudden demise.

This is book two in the series. Fiona, the fairy, fits in seamlessly with the other characters. There’s information about the different types of fairies and their duties, why Fiona is in training and what she must do to advance, and tips on building a fairy garden of your own. Courtney is becoming more confident as a business owner and is nearing a relationship. To keep the characters straight, a handy list is in the front of the book. This is a series I enjoy and look forward to the next installment.

Recipes are shown as standard and gluten-free: adult lemonade, baked fried chicken, blueberry lemon muffins, cheddar artichoke appetizer, cinnamon swirl scones, double chocolate cookies, lemon thyme biscuits, mint chocolate brownies, mushroom cheese puffs, and sugar cookies,

Gerber also writes the Cookbook Nook series, the French Bistro mysteries, the Aspen Adams suspense books, the Cheese Shop series, and several standalone books. The next Fairy Garden book, A Hint of Mischief, will be available in the summer of 2022.

A Glimmer of a Clue by Daryl Wood Gerber is a lovely follow-up to the first book in this series. I absolutely love the uniqueness of the fairy gardens and Courtney's shop within the story. Courtney, Fiona, and Joss are such delightful characters. Oooh and Brady! I'm excited to see how the characters continue to develop within this series. I think this is probably one of the only series I read that is set in California. I really like how the author is able to describe both the town of Carmel and all of the shops. This series is a wonderful balance between a traditional cozy and a paranormal cozy. The magic within the story seems just real enough that you truly do open your imagination to the possibilities.

Though I just finished this one, I'm already looking forward to summer 2022 and the release of book three: A Hint of Mischief. This is the perfect series to read in the summer...light, mysterious, and just enough magic to keep you guessing.

A Glimmer of a Clue Earns 5/5 Fairy Fun…Engaging Entertainment!

Don’t Miss Out! Daryl Gerber Wood has penned another delightful tale in her Fairy Garden Mystery. Courtney Kelly owns a one-stop fairy garden supply shop in Carmel, California, with everything you need to create your own magical space and have a pot of tea. However, she actually has a fairy friend Fiona, and others, who are often directly involved in solving the few murders that occur in Courtney’s life.

In this second book, there’s an unfortunate altercation between Courtney’s friend Wanda and Lana Lamar, a local art critic, who is filled with animosity, insults, and threats aimed at many, including a husband. All this will be hard to explain when the art critic is found murdered and Wanda, known for her somnambulism, is reported confused, saying, “What have I done?” Gerber Wood’s writing style is what has drawn me to her work (descriptive, witty, well-developed mystery), and adding the right bit of “sparkle” in the form of a flock of diverse fairies was imaginative, clever, very entertaining, and not at all juvenile. She begins each chapter with a fairy-related quote that offers some classic insights, and uses the traditional cozy formula I enjoy: the crime occurs early in the book putting the focus of the search for clues, weeding through realistic suspects and motives, and trying to clear a friend from suspicion. The “sleepwalking” element is unique and adds to the mystery along with a hint of romance. The characters, major and minor, are a plenty developing well and easily referenced in a “Cast of Characters” list.

One element always included in Wood Gerber’s work is a few easy-to-follow, often related to the story, must-try recipes with a delightful intro from one of the characters: Adult Lemonade from Joss, Baked Fried Chicken from Brady, Blueberry Lemon Muffins (including a gluten-free version) from Courtney, Cheddar Artichoke Appetizer from Courtney, Cinnamon Swirl Scones (including a gluten-free version) from Yvanna, Double Chocolate Cookies from Courtney, Lemon Thyme Biscuits from Yvanna, Mint Chocolate Brownies (including a gluten-free version) from Meaghan, Mushroom Cheese Puffs from Brady, and Nana’s Sugar Cookies from Courtney, Everything all in one: entertaining read, fairy fun, engaging mystery, and a mini cookbook to meet any culinary need.