Switched at death is a unique and entertaining read with a clever take on life after death. Twists kept me guessing, and the characters had just the right mix of drama and charm. Valerie Taylor does a great job blending mystery with heart- definitely worth the read!

not read a valerie taylor book before i enjoyed the story but it was a struggle for me to get through thats nore me than the book itself as i do struggle if there are alot of characters in a book and i kept having to go backwards and forwards to remind myself whos who and got a bit lost.. I like venus though.

This was a good story. It just took quite some time to pick up and actually have a murder. I think I was near to or past the halfway point before there was even anything remotely close to a mystery/murder. I think if you read the first book, which I didn't, you would probably be a lot more into the stories of the characters rather than that of the mystery. I learned a whole lot about each character and feel like I know them well but felt a little less in tune with the mystery.
That said, this is a fun story. It takes place in smaller town during the holidays though, aside from a big Thanksgiving meal, they really don't feature all that often. They are 100% necessary for the story but not a big feature when it comes down to it. I can't give things away here so I'm trying to be very careful in how I explain certain things!
The writing is fun in this book. I like the author's style. It's sort of an easily readable and relatable style. The story flows well for the most part and it does start to pull you in as the story goes on.

This was a charming and quick read that delivers a solid cozy mystery. There were several red herrings that kept you guessing into the end, and the characters are well defined and developed making them relatable and feeling more like a visit with friends then just a quick read.

Cookies and kitties? Stop it. Take my money immediately. I loved this book! Excuse me while I go open a kitty daycare now!

The town’s beloved mayor is dead. When it’s determined that it wasn’t an accident, Venus and her twin sister, Sherrie, set out to solve the crime. Turns out there are several suspects. Then, the cookie bakery is demolished but the rest of the shop isn’t. Who would want to kill the mayor and is the same person responsible for destroying the cookie bakery?

A fun whodunit about friendship, jealousy, lies, and more. I had my suspicions, and it turns out I was right, at least about part of it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

What of this book I read had potential, but the timeline jumped all over the place and it was impossible to follow. Also, the protagonist is kind of obnoxious. Maybe if I had read the other books in the series it would have made more sense, but it is doubtful.

Sleuthing sisters are back again. I enjoyed the first installment but wasn’t as crazy about this one. The murder of the beloved mayor is the theme of the holiday season. Venus and her twin, Sherrie (visiting from CA for the holidays) get a little help from Sherrie’s daughter this time. While I enjoyed their detecting process, I was a little less enamored with Venus’s jealousy. I felt it took away from the storyline and made her look insecure when she’s a small business mogul. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

I had high hopes for this novel. The cover is cute and the blurb was promising. Unfortunately, I never connected with the story and felt stranded on the sidelines, unable to get invested by the stakes. But my experience remains a personal one, so give it a try and see for yourself. You might appreciate it more than me!

This was one of the best books I've read. I love the characters and how they were. The storyline is amazing. I love the mystery in this book. I definitely recommend this book.

one star
This is being marketed as a cozy mystery. It is not a cozy mystery. I did[t make it through the first chapter. Deleted. Will not read.

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I was looking forward to reading this book and catching up with Venus again, but something about this story was off putting.
I love a story set at the holidays and I thought that this would be a perfect weekend story. Unfortunately, the characters in this book were not portrayed in a good light, and Venus did not seem as confident as she was in her last book.
The story itself had good bones, but the childish behavior of grown adults definitely turned me off.

I can’t even begin to explain how much I hate being negative about a book. I am of the mindset that authors put their blood, sweat, and tears into their work and they don’t need my negativity. With that said, this book just wasn’t for me and I agreed to review it good, bad, or ugly.

I was excited about a cozy mystery but I absolutely did not find that cozy feeling with this book. The characters are very unlikeable and that made it really hard to keep reading. The relationships between all the characters reminded me of mean girls because they were more frenemies than anything. Everyone was only thinking about their own interests and behaved so catty and selfishly. Carole is supposed to be Venus’s bff and business partner but the whole time she was completely insensitive and selfish which was just disappointing. I expected funny not uncomfortable. I love flawed main characters but I need something in them to grab me and that just didn’t happen here.

The thing is just because I wasn’t into it doesn’t mean someone else won’t love it. The beauty of being individuals is that we all have completely different personalities and tastes and one woman’s least favorite book could be another’s favorite.