I enjoyed this story with all the characters within. The main character was Pineapple ( for short Motts).

Motts has inherited her auntie cottage. She decides to move there with her cat and turtle. Her auntie cottage is a little over grown around it and she decides to clean it up with some help. While cleaning her helper finds a body in the stone out back. She is surprised and doesn't think that her aunt would buried a body their in her garden. When they find out who is buried their she decides to find out what happened to the person the was killed.

This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure, and suspense throughout. It had a few giggles within. It was fun trying to solve the mystery within.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

A fun detective book.

The intriguing and scheming to get to the bottom 🤗

I really enjoyed reading it

This is a cozy mystery book with a character with Autism, and it is the 1st book in the Motts Cold Case Mystery series. I love reading books with characters with Autism because I have two kids with Autism. The main character is Pineapple “Motts” Mottley, and she has autism. I feel her character is written well and the autism part is written very good. Each Autistic person is different, and Motts has most of the talked about signs of Autism. I do think girls with Autism is not talked about has much. Girls with Autism also has different signs that boys. My daughter has autism, and she is kindof like Motts. She sits down and works out how to handle issues. It is hard has a parent to see. I loved the character development and the Autism in this book. I have to say the mystery part took a back set and was not has good has the character development and Autism part. I hope the mystery part is better in the second book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Tangled Tree Publishing) or author (Dahlia Donovan) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This was only my second cosy mystery I've read, but I really enjoyed it, and I think this will be a favourite in the genre.

I really liked the main character - it was great to see an autistic biromantic asexual MC and I really liked the rep. I especially appreciated that she's someone who lived with her parents well into adulthood, because I'm in the same situation so this was relatable and I think it's a reality for many autistic people.

Princess Fuzzypants here: This is a book with a decidedly different and quirky heroine. Matts suffers from autism. She functions most of the time fairly well although she is easily overwhelmed. Luckily she has many friends and relatives who take an interest in helping her define the world and the world to define her. She is going to need it. She inherits a cottage in Cornwall and before she has even unpacked, she discovers a body buried in her garden. It is not the nicest way to be introduced to the neighbourhood but she does meet a lovely Inspector with whom she has a surprising connection.

Someone is not happy she has moved to the village. She is rear-ended as she rides her motorbike to the village, clearly by someone who wishes her ill. It is just the beginning of what seems to be a campaign against her. She starts asking questions and the killer assumes she knows more than she does. It would be confusing weighing through all the characters and possible motives without being hogtied with autism. It does not deter our girl one bit. She continues to push but will her actions end up killing her.

There are lots of twists and turns, some very tense moments and a sweet developing relationship. It is all made more interesting for seeing events through Mott's eyes. This series has “legs” and I will be interested in seeing where it leads. Five purrs and two paws up.

Did not finish, did not find the protagonist likeable or believable. In fact, I found her to be the exact opposite in every way. There was none of the charm or warmth of the traditional British cozy.

I volunteered to read this book, through netgalley in exchange, for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. I enjoyed how the main character is in the spectrum. This is the first cosy mystery that I have read where the main character is autistic. I adore her character so much. I enjoyed how there is LGBTQIA representation. This ebook is in stores now for $2.99 (USD). Did not expect that person, you should get the book to know who it is. I highly recommend this cosy mystery to anyone and everyone.

The main character in this cozy mystery is an autistic woman taking her first venture out into independent living. She is surrounded by fretful parents and a cheerleading squad of friends who nearly smother her with food and good-will after she discovers a body buried in her garden and feels compelled to assist the police in investigating the case.

The author, Dahlia Donovan, reveals that she herself is autistic, and so writes with authority in that regard. However, she failed to help me understand why the main character, Motts, has such a raving fan club of friends. Although she's portrayed as having a rich inner world that would make her quite lovable, her interactions with the outside world and her friends are not written with a sense of warmth that would endear them to her. I don't understand why they like her so much. I think there's potential there, but the author's writing about relationships needs to be developed.

I was pretty sure I wasn't going to be able to finish this book, there were so many characters right off the bat. I found Maggs to be an interesting character, an autistic woman in her 40's isn't the norm. All in all I'm just not sure I loved the book but I didn't hate it.

Unusual cozy in some senses.

Motts is easily the amateur sleuth with the hardest task: she’s autistic, so talking to people - let alone possible suspects - gives her anxieties. Still, she tries her darndest and even manages to ruffle enough feathers that someone tries to run her off the road for being nosey.

Classic cozy in that sense.

It’s exhausting to be in Motts’ head for a length of time. But then, it’s exhausting to <em>have</em> an autistic head.

Yay for realism.

Motts has a terrific bunch of friends that come to her aid when her anxieties cause a melt down. Like all the time, and at their own initiative. Where does one find such friends? According to Vina, Motts is the only person that can’t see how terrific she is. Hmm. I don’t see it either. Not terrific enough to have three (later four) friends that are always there for her. Most friendships have some form of reciprocity in them. Not because friends are calculating, but because that is what distinguishes friends from first responders.

So, not so much realism on that front.

Mott is quite an unusual characters for a cosy mystery as she's autistic and asexual. But she's a hell of a great characters and I loved this story.
The mystery is basic but it kept me guessing.
I loved the quirky characters, Mott above all, the lovely setting and the quirky cast of characters.
I can't wait to read another book featuring Mott, this one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

An engrossing cozy mystery debut with a likeable (and relatable) protagonist. The suspense is well-maintained throughout the story. I must say the author has done an exceptional job in portraying our main character/protagonist.

There's a bit of everything in this story - a tinge of romance, baked delicacies, loving and caring friends and family, two adorable pets (a cat and a turtle) and a cold case that comes back to haunt the village.

Highly recommended.

I'll be honest. I almost quit reading this book at the end of the first chapter. Besides the introduction of 11 characters in Chapter One, which I found completely overwhelming, the main character felt TOO quirky.

But I'm glad I kept reading. I like Motts a lot, and I wish every person (autistic or not) had a support system like hers (well, maybe not like her mom--ha!). In fact, I could identify with a fair number of her traits! And the mystery was intriguing.

I did feel like there were too many coincidences, particularly in the area of her budding romance. Really, two people in this small village identify as asexual (which apparently only 1% of people do), and the other person who does happens to be the man Motts is falling for? Not really buying that.

Other than ch. 1 and the asexual coincidence, though, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to the next in the series.

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've not read a book with several murders involving a character who is autistic, asexual and very much part of a community. At 40 Motts has just moved to a quaint village in beautiful Cornwall with her cat and her turtle. She wants a quiet life, to become independent of her parents who hover over her all the time and get on with it.

What Motts did not expect is to find a body buried in her back garden. This was where the murders start. She did not expect to be personally attacked either because she started an enquiry of her own with her eccentric friends in the village, who all had her back but who could not protect her from someone in the village who was determined to put a stop to all the enquiries.

As is usual in villages, there is usually a lot of history in personal quarrels and this was no exception.

A British cozy mystery set in (again) stunning settings of Cornwall, and this time with a very mixed cast of characters, a touch of romance (just starting btw) and probably more to come.

Very fun read.

Cozies aren't usually notable for their representation, and this one checks a lot of boxes. The heroine, Pineapple Motts (I hated her parents immediately, even before they make her life miserable) is autistic and asexual and bi-romantic. She's 39 years old, and has just moved out of her parents' home and has come to live in her dead aunt's cottage in lovely Cornwall. And ta da, she (or rather the person she hired) finds a body buried underneath her garden.

I loved Motts. I didn't expect to, but she has many tendencies I do, and she's surrounded by a number of decent and understanding people. It's probably not realistic, but there are always the bossy parents for balance. And the meanies who are trying to kill her. The mystery is actually very basic, and Motts' investigation primarily consists of bluntly asking people if they knew the dead woman and getting rebuffed for it. But I still liked the book itself because I liked Motts, I liked her thought process and I liked the circle of people she surrounded herself with. I also loved all the food mentions. For the record, I am extremely unhappy that Kernow chocolates don't ship outside UK/EU. I have to find a luxury chocolate maker in US (of which there are many, thankfully) to console myself.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I love Maggs. She is a delightful character. Her direct manner is refreshing.

The body is discovered in her garden when she is revamping it after inheriting the cottage from her aunt. I had guessed who the culprit was in this cold case investigation but still thoroughly enjoyed this cozy murder mystery.

The loving friends and support of many of the villagers is evident throughout. I’m unsure how this thirty-something, self employed and autistic lead character would manage without them. It really spoke to me that they were there for her, for the good times and the not-so-good times. They also stepped up and stepped in when she was struggling with the many interactions and increased scrutiny as the case progressed. They really are the family she has chosen for herself.

Her pets are as quirky (and charming) as she is, adding another element to the story. She talks to hers almost as much as I do to mine!

I look forward to more of Maggs and her friends going forward

With thanks to #NetGalley, Tangled Tree Publishing and the author for my free advanced reader copy to review in exchange for an honest opinion.

I received this ebook in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I loved this book for so many reasons. The protagonist had autism and described her thoughts and feelings throughout the book. It was helpful for me as a special education teacher to understand some of the ways my students may feel. I did look for a bio of the author to make sure she was speaking from a place of knowledge.

This cozy mystery was engaging and explored disabilities, relationships and friendships that worked really well. I enjoyed the support Motts received from family and friends.

Overall this book was a winner for me and I will be waiting for the next book in this series!

I received this ARC via Netgalley and Tangled Tree Publishing, in return for an honest review. Get this book; get this book; get this book! I rarely gush about a book but the book’s protagonist, Ms. Pineapple ‘Motts’ Mottley, is a wonderful and unique addition to the British amateur sleuth world. Motts inherits her aunt’s house in Cornwall, leaving the noises and crowds of London behind. At 39, Mott is five years into knowing that she is a high functioning autistic, asexual woman. The book captures her thought processes and responses to sometimes overwhelming inputs. While clearing out the overgrown back garden, Motts & the local police constable discover skeletal remains. From then on, Motts is both involved and in danger because of the murder. Aided by her old friends and a burgeoning relationship with a new person in her life, Motts is determined to understand what happened and why. This is the first book in the series and I sincerely hope it is the first of many books about Motts.
The author biography describes Ms. Donovan as also being on the autistic spectrum. This gives her unique insights into the world of her main character, allowing her to bring Motts to life in an engaging and memorable way. You’ll want Motts to succeed, not just in solving the murder but in also navigating her new life. I can’t wait for the next in the series to come out!

Poisoned Primrose by Dahlia Donovan Reviewed on July 8, 2020 3+ Stars
I do like a good cozy mystery. I read a lot of psychological thrillers so when I read a cozy I go “Aww”!

The book promo got my attention.
Pineapple “Motts” Mottley, is a 39 year old who has just inherited her Aunt home so she, her kitty “Cactus” and her turtle, move out of Mott’s parents’ home. A 39 year old still living at home may seem a bit odd, Motts has Autism and her parents especially mom has always been a bit over protective.

Motts is intelligent and very capable and excited about the peace and quiet of a small quaint town. However, Motts is a bit too curious and does find herself in a bit of trouble.
Since this is a cozy mystery, you know there is going to be a murder.
Well actually this one is a “cold case” as Motts has found the remains of a skeleton while digging and cleaning up her Aunt’s garden. Danger seems to be following Motts but she is determined to find “whodunit” and get to the bottom of this “cold case”.
Motts is certainly a likeable actually loveable character. I believe cozy readers are going to enjoy this new series.

Although Motts doesn’t want to be called by her real name it name me think of a saying I heard --- “Be a Pineapple~ Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet inside!”

Want to thank NetGalley and Tangled Tree Publications for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 25, 2020

I tend to read a lot of dark fiction, so I like having a variety of "cozies" on hand to lighten my mood, a bookish palate cleanser so to speak.  I saw a review of this soon-to-be released title and the premise intrigued me:  an autistic, asexual, almost-40 woman moves to a small village with her cat and turtle, a body is found, and the typical cozy scenarios unfold.  What makes this different is our main gal, Motts.  Seeing life through the eyes of someone with autism is not something that is done very often in the literary world, and I applaud the author (who is autistic) for creating this lovable, eccentric character.  I can't wait to read more Motts!