To kill a mocking girl is a really good cozy mystery. It is a start to a series. and is easy to recommend to readers.

This was so much fun, I actually laughed out loud! I adore Quinn and RBG! I always enjoy a pet with a personality. Quinn and Daria's relationship is BFF gold. I really liked the setting and the character development. This was a very strong first in series, in my opinion. A book about books or with book references is always a bonus.

With that being said, the mysteries of the story were great. I did not guess the "who dunnit", not by a long shot.

I will be starting book 2 soon. I can't wait to see how the relationships develop and what shenanigans they get into this go around.

A cozy mystery with a splendid plot and delightful prose that keeps you on your toes with loveable characters woven into a story infused with pop culture nostalgia, a few furry friends, and a splendid plot that thickens with each page turned . While there are characters you will love, there others you'll love to hate and the one question we all want to know ... who did it? .

When you find yourself falling for the lead detective, your cousin is now a nun-in-training, and your brother dated someone of another faith the fun is just starting. Add a fusion of different religions that is written with care attention to detail in culture and faith. The extra layer of traditions, food, and family expecations make this a must read.

This was my first cozy mystery and I can't wait to see what happens next in Vienna.

After spending three years teaching English in other countries, Quinn Caine returns to her hometown of Vienna, Virginia. She decides to work at her parents’ bookshop Prose & Scones. Quinn is a bookbinder and is thrilled to be back home. She’s not alone, though. She brings her beautiful German Shephard (RBG - “Ruff Barker’ Ginsburg) with her.

Quinn connects with old friends - renewing some good relationships and some not so good relationships. One of the first people she meets up with is a high school enemy, Tricia Pemberley. Tricia’s fiancé happens to be Quinn’s ex-fiancé. Tricia is more than delighted to taunt Quinn with her engagement. Not that Quinn cares since she's over her ex anyway.

Then, tragedy strikes. Quinn and her faithful companion, RBG, are shocked to discover Tricia’s dead body on the road. Everyone, except Quinn’s family, thinks she killed Tricia in a jealous rage. Quinn is determined to prove her innocence. With the help of her cousin, Sister Daria, who is now on her way to becoming a nun, she sets out to find a killer.

This is the first book in the Bookbinding Mystery series and it’s off to a solid start. It did take me a little time to warm up to the characters, but it didn’t take too long. The mystery is an intriguing jigsaw puzzle. I enjoyed trying to figure it out. The author sends you in a few different directions in the quest for the truth.

Quinn is an interesting character, but I admit I found her cousin to be even more interesting. Sister Daria is fun and their rapport really adds to the humor of the story. Another aspect I liked is Quinn’s closeness to her parents and brother. The support of her family is really sweet.

There are hints at a possible romance that I’m guessing will carry over to the next book. While the main mystery is solved within the pages of this book, there are personal issues for some of the characters that will probably be a continuing thread through the series. I’m anxious to see where it all leads.

I already started book #2 and it’s looking to be a good one, too.






FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

RATING: 4 STARS
2020; Crooked Lane Books

I listened to this audiobook in one sitting during work. It was such a fun cozy mystery that kept me reading. It was nice to listen to it all the way through. It reminds me a bit of a less hyper Stephanie Plum novel. Quinn is just as relatable, especially in love - minus the intense never-ending love triangle. I am looking forward to more novels in this series. If you need a book to distract you, this is the one.

***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***

I really enjoyed this new mystery, the first in the Bookbinding Mystery series. I loved the characters, they were fun and friendly, and the dogs were great! O

I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is a solid start to a new series. The characters need to develop a little more bit are likable. The mystery had plenty of red herrings and was well-plotted. I would like to see how the series grows over time.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone..

To Kill a Mocking Girl is a fairly decent start to a new cozy mystery series. I liked the main character, Quinn, but honestly it got old reading about her crush on her brother's best friend, Aiden, the police detective. We get it, she's harbored a crush on him since childhood. No need to keep rehashing it every time she sees him. Also, I don't get why the author had Quinn refer to all the older women in town so strangely. For example, there's a character with the first name of Withers. Quinn would call her Ms. Withers instead of her last name. She did this for all the older women except for the nuns. The book takes place in Virginia, but I'm from the South and that's not really something we do down here anymore. Maybe back in the '60s when my mom was a kid, but not today. It just seemed really weird. In regards to the murder mystery, I never suspected who the killer turned out to be. Usually this is a good thing because I can go back and see all the clues after the fact. In this story, it kind of fell flat for me because literally all the clues pointed to someone else entirely. It kind of felt forced to me. But I do think the author shows promise with this series and I do plan on reading the next one to see if the writing improves.

To Kill A Mocking Girl was such a fun mystery to read. Quinn Caine and her cousin, Sister Daria, get involved in solving the murder when Quinn gets arrested after finding the body of her high school nemesis. I loved Quinn and Daria. Even though they are cousins, they are close like sisters. Throw in Bash, Quinn’s older brother, and Aiden, Quinn’s love interest and handsome detective, Quinn’s dog, RBG, and we have a really great mix of characters. I loved that their hometown was one of those quirky small towns. Because it’s a first in the series, parts of it dragged a little bit, but not enough to make me stop reading. Overall, I really enjoyed this cozy. I am looking forward to book#2. Thank you to Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Enjoyable first in a cozy mystery series. It did seem to have quite a lot going on that made it feel frenetic at times but I will probably read the second in the series.

A clever and entertaining cozy mystery with quirky characters, a good plot, and a fun setting. I liked the author's pop culture references and handling of religion.

This was a fun first book in the series. I could relate to Quinn and I loved her cousin, Sister Daria! If you love cozy mysteries, I would definitely give this one a try! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.

This was a fun cozy. I love the family and friendship bonds. I'm so excited to carry on with the series, especially after the end of the book.

Quinn moves back to Virginia and runs into her ex Scott and his fiancee Tricia, who hasn't gotten along with Quinn. When Tricia is found dead people think that she's the one who did it. With the help of Sister Daria and Det. Adian, will her name be cleared? This is a fun little cozy that was a joy to read. I will continue to read books by this author.

DNFR at 30%.

This book wasn't for me. I don't have any criticisms I just wasn't enjoying it and so moved it to my DNFR pile.

Having recently finished “Death of a Mocking Girl” by Harper Kincaid, I am happy to have had the chance for the preview; thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books!

Cozy mysteries are few and far between for me, but the cover of this book and that German Shepherd (RBG!!! ❤) sitting in the background, made me hit the select button.

I don't think this was the story to make cozies a sought after genre choice for me unfortunately. Although it was a fast paced story and not too much time was invested, I figured out a large part of the mystery early on. It was an entertaining adventure along the way wondering how everything would be wrapped up, but it seems I spent more time "investigating" the Etsy book crafted handbag plugs and the book Aiden read, Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield. This story did put both of those unknowns on my radar!!

Totally charming! TO KILL A MOCKING GIRL kicks off the new <i>Bookbinding Mystery</i> series by Harper Kincaid. Though it breaks one of my rules for cozy mysteries, I ended up really enjoying it. My rule is that the mystery needs to be the main focus of the book, and in Mocking Girl, the mystery got lost at times in the wonderful "other" stuff — intriguing characters and their entangled relationships. I felt like I got to know everyone on a personal level.

Every chapter begins with a quote, and I was so impressed with the choices!

So what's the mystery? Main character Quinn Caine has returned to her hometown in Virginia to work in her family's bookshop. She gets thrown into a police investigation when her "frenemy" from high school is murdered. Quinn's sidekick in sleuthing is her quirky cousin Sister Daria, an Anglican nun in training. I enjoyed how the mystery wrapped up. Not what I was expecting! If you're into cozies with lots of witty dialogue and fun pop culture references, then I'd recommend giving TO KILL A MOCKING GIRL a try.

I really loved this first book in a new to my series and author. I can't wait to read the next one. The characters and location really add to the plot. This book keeps you guessing until the end.

Hi, I lost the eARC of this book so I won't be able to review this book. I hope you understand. I really wanted to read it but unfortunately my phone got formatted and I lost the copy.

I enjoyed this cozy. You got to travel all over town and the MC has a sweet, quirky family. The best part? The sidekick is a nun. It’s my first cozy with.a nun and she was fun, smart and non-judgemental. The MC has strong ties in the small town. The supporting characters seemed to fit the traditional stereotypes at first but, you were able to see more layers right away. I have added the author to my list to follow. It was a good cozy without being too schmaltzy.