This book was pretty good. It was a cozy crime book, it was trying to be a bit unique and different, but also the story was a bit overdone. I think that it was pretty good and it was entertaining to me

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

The second installment in Debbie Young's The Cotswold Curiosity Shop Mysteries series follows our protagonist Alice Carroll, who is caught up in a sinister game of theft and murder all linked to the collection of chess sets she had been selling at her store for an ex. Set in the quaint village of Little Pride, the novel explores the challenges Alice will have to face in order to keep her shop running successfully while winning over the hearts of the villagers and maybe, just maybe, finding love again. With an interesting cast of characters and a gripping story, this cozy mystery hooks you in right from page one and keeps you guessing until the very end!
I quite enjoyed the book and adored Alice and Danny's friendship. The plot was intriguing and brought out punches and twists at just the right time, and Alice's Curiosity Shop is the perfect setting for most of the story to unfold. Debbie Young is a masterful author and I love how unique and well developed every character is. Tilly especially is a sweetheart and I look forward to reading more about the people of Little Pride and Alice's adventures in the future. 3.5/5