I think Ruby and Cordy are my new favorite crime fighting duo! Love how they interact, finding ingenious ways to communicate from 90’s fridge magnet poetry tiles to the steam on glass. Death at the Door was a fun cozy mystery ending with a cliff hanger that wants book 3 now!! Ruby works at Cordelia’s pre death job as a receptionist at TrendCelerate, a computer company. There was a death in the hallway bathroom that was accidental….or was it? With Ruby hitting the pavement, and Cordelia assisting in her ghostly form, they come to the bottom of it and learn what really happened.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for this advanced reader copy.

Death at the Door picks up Ruby and her ghost roommate Cordelia’s story with even more mystery and paranormal fun. You don’t have to read the first book, but it helps to get the full scoop on their quirky dynamic.

This time, a new murder hints that Cordelia’s death wasn’t suicide after all—cue conspiracy! While Ruby and Cordelia team up (ghost + human communication is tricky), there’s romance brewing and Cordelia’s brother shows up to shake things up.

I’m hooked and can’t wait for the next book—these two make a seriously badass duo!

I had not known what to expect when I read the first book in this series. I ended up liking it. When this came out, I wanted to see where it was going. We get to see more of what had been happening in Cordelia's life before she died. Ruby is working at Cordelia's old job when the deli delivery guy is killed in the bathroom. This leads her to become involved in finding out who was the culprit. She finds out some things about Cordelia that aren't so great. Cordelia is working on increasing her ghost powers and I hope they will be able to communicate better in future books. The ending was a surprise to me, the culprit and motive are not obvious. An enjoyable read that I hope will continue.

This series is such a comforting, clever delight. Olivia Blacke’s writing is light on its feet but still emotionally grounded. The tone is cozy without being fluffy, and the ghostly twist never feels gimmicky. It adds this bittersweet edge that makes the story linger in your heart. I already adored the first book, but this one deepened my love for the series. It’s fun, heartfelt, and quietly powerful in how it explores friendship, identity, and what it means to choose connection even when it’s hard. I’m obsessed.

Another cute lil murder with Cordy and Ruby. I had hoped we’d get answers about Cordelia’s death, but there are even more questions now with the arrival of neighbor Tosh.

I suppose I will be happy knowing there will be at least one more book in the series. And if not, I will haunt the publisher myself.

It was just as good as the first . Love the mystery and supernatural elements so interesting. Loved the plot and the characters definitely was unique and good pace. Worse the read go check it out

Ruby and her ghost roomie are back! As enjoyable as the first one, Ruby trips over a body of the food delivery guy at work and gets pulled into a complicated web of secrets. If only it were easier to communicate with Cordelia ...

I adore this series, but gah the way this ends! Such a cliff hanger. I love the dynamic between Ruby and Cordelia. I read this as an arc and was so excited to get the opportunity after falling in love with them in book 1. The writing keeps you interested and wanting to keep reading even when you say “this is the last chapter”. Cordelia’s personality, demeanor, and commentary for no one to hear add a sense of humor and sass that adds enjoyment to from start to finish.

Ruby and Cordelia’s relationship further deepens and the banter continues in Death at the Door. I do think we get more of each person’s viewpoint and they have more individual storylines in this one from the first. It seems that they go off and have their own adventures and come together. I enjoyed the additional characters introduced in this storyline. The personalities still show through with the main characters and the suspects have their own traits and identifiers which helps keep them all separate from each other when remembering who is who.

I cannot wait for book 3. I love that Olivia has multiple mysteries within each book and that some roll over. I’m still intrigued to keep going with the series because some mysteries have yet to be answered. At the same time, the largest ones each book are wrapped up by the end. It’s a great way to keep the reader engaged and making them interested to keep going with future publications - solve some parts; leave some unanswered. Chefs kiss in tactics.

Death at the Door was a great installment in the Ruby and Cordelia series, and I enjoyed the continuation of their escapades. The new mystery that was presented in this book was interesting, but I wished that we could've had a bit more of the main story surrounding Cordelia. The ending was an exciting cliffhanger, so I'm looking forward to reading the next book!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Olivia Blacke is so much fun.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series and this one delivered the same kind of fun, entertaining, ghost-flavored mystery as the first. It was fun to see this story continue and to learn more about our key players.

Over the last few years, Blacke has become a must-read for me. If you're a fan of her record store books and don't mind a little bit of paranormal fun, check out these books too.

Ruby and Cordelia are back in a joint effort to solve another murder. The victim is a deli messenger who delivers to Ruby’s office. Who killed the likable Marty. As Ruby and Cordelia investigate, they discover Marty was not the innocent delivery guy he seemed. With prescription drugs in his messenger bag and a prison record, there are plenty of suspects. Another enjoyable entry in this series.

Death at the Door is the second installment in Olivia Blacke’s Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries, and it continues to deliver a delightful blend of cozy mystery and paranormal intrigue. Ruby Young is still settling into her new life in Boston, navigating the everyday challenges of work and adjusting to the presence of her ghostly roommate, Cordelia. Despite the communication hurdles that come with having a spectral friend, thing are going well.

Finding the body of a delivery man in the work bathroom is the last thing Ruby expected. While Cordelia immediately jumps into detective mode to protect her, Ruby isn’t one to sit idly by. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, the entertaining amateur sleuthing duo get to work. Their dynamic is one of the book’s greatest strengths. Despite their differences, they complement each other perfectly, each bringing unique investigative skills to the table.
With a clever setup, engaging twists, and a cast of intriguing characters, including a new neighbor who piques Ruby’s interest, this novel keeps the investigation lively and unpredictable. The story is both light and intelligent, balancing suspense with the charm of a cozy mystery. It’s an easy, fun read that left me eager to continue the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

Ruby and Cordelia are back! In the first mystery starring these two, Ruby moved into a completely furnished apartment and discovered that the ghostly previous owner never left. Together they managed to solve the murder of their neighbor across the hall, and to become friends . . . or at least, as friendly as a ghost and a naive newcomer to the city can be.

In this installment, the delivery man from the local deli is murdered while delivering to Ruby's workplace. Since Cordelia also worked there before her death, both have a personal stake in figuring out the murderer. Ruby soon discovers what Cordelia already knows--the deli delivery guy delivered much more than sandwiches and bagels!

I enjoyed watching the two characters work together the solve murder as much as I enjoyed the first book in the series. Their friendship has deepened, and in this book we learn much more about Cordelia's life before death when Ruby meets Cordelia's brother and learns about her lover. Ruby is also making new friends, including the new neighbor across the hall. Or is he just trying to use her? And what is going on at work, with all the secret meetings?

Blacke sprinkles in the details about both Ruby and Cordelia amongst the efforts both are making to solve the murder. A great second book in this series.

This is the second book in the Ruby and Cordelia series. Ruby and her ghost roomie, Cordelia, team up to solve another murder. While this book was just as fun and cute as the first it was a bit repetitive at times and I felt the ending was really rushed. There were several times during the story that the author reminded us that Cordelia would try electronics if she got to close to them by giving us a long drawn out story about a time it had happened previously. We did not need this reminder each time. I also felt that some of the characters in this one were very underdeveloped and I was left with questions. I understand that this is going to be a series and I'm looking forward to more adventures with Ruby and Cordelia but some closure would have been nice. Overall I was very excited to be back in Ruby and Cordelia's world and I'm looking forward to the next book! Thank you too Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book!

👻 Roommates, Red Flags & the Return of Murder

Okay, if you told me last year that one of my favorite mystery-solving duos would be a live woman and the ghost who haunts her apartment, I would’ve said, “I mean… sounds kinda fun?” And it is.

Death at the Door picks up with Ruby settling into her very haunted Boston life, and Cordelia—her stylish, salty, very dead roommate—is still not totally thrilled to be sharing her space. But their odd-couple energy is back and better than ever, and when a delivery guy turns up dead at Ruby’s job, you know these two aren’t going to sit this one out.

The mystery was solid—twisty enough to keep things moving but not overly complicated. That said, the ending did feel a little neat? Like a bit too “villain explains their plan in a dramatic speech” for my taste. But honestly? I didn’t even care. I’m here for Ruby and Cordelia’s dynamic. It’s weird, it’s charming, and it works. Somehow.

This series lives in that sweet spot between cozy and quirky, with just enough ghostly edge to keep it interesting. The pacing in this one was a little bumpier than book one (some plot stuff dragged or felt a little too obvious), but the characters carried it. I could watch Ruby bumble into danger and Cordelia roll her ghostly eyes forever.

Also? We got a few new side characters I’m very curious about for book three. 👀

If you’re into:
• Murder with a paranormal twist
• Dead girls with opinions
• Found friendship between the living and the not-so-living

…you’ll love this series. Just don’t read it expecting Agatha Christie. This is more like: Scooby-Doo energy but with a ghost in vintage heels.

Ruby and her ghost roommate Cordelia are back with another murder mystery to solve!

I move this duo so much. They are so cute and compliment each other so well. I think the characters are really the highlight of this series.

The murder mystery was fun and I enjoyed it, but I thought the way it wrapped up was a little off? Maybe rushed? Or like it just fell too perfectly into place? I don’t care for the whole “villain is exposed because they couldn’t help but to monologue” thing.

But really, that didn’t take away from anything at all for me because I just love Ruby and Cordelia and their chemistry they have. We were introduced to some new characters as well and I’m very interested to see where that goes in the next book 👀

It’s 5 stars from me! I could read about Ruby and Cordelia’s adventures all day ❤️

Thank you so much to NetGalley for this arc! I was so excited to get it and started reading as soon as I got the email! 💖

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The second in Olivia Blacke's series does not disappoint. Suspend your disbelief and relax right in.

Cordy and Ruby are back to solve another murder! I absolutely loved this book and did not want it to end. Is it too early to ask when book three will be released?

It was a cute read and fun read. I enjoyed it because it was quick and different from most of the scary ghost stories out there. I am not a big fan of the cliffhanger at the end but all and all it was a good read.

This book was funny witty and such a page turner I don’t usually read about ghosts because they scare me lol but this was a bright read thank you