Assault and Beadery by Mollie Cox Bryan

It is beautiful to see how much Cora and Jane heal and grow in each book. These ladies have really come a long way. The point of view is predominately Cora's, but every once and a while it switches over to Jane. I love this! It helps us to see the situations from the other character's perspective while also giving us a deeper glimpse into each woman. I especially love seeing Jane strive to make her daughter and herself happy. She is one of those characters you get invested in and want to succeed. Cora and Jane's friendship is ironclad which obviously makes them the perfect crime fighting team! And let's not forget the plucky and sometimes moody but completely lovable Ruby who rounds out the trio. Together they make beautiful creations and catch murderers. All while trying to run a business and take care of their guests. Even with all of the murder and mayhem going on, the craft theme is always prevalent. I absolutely adore the fact that we not only get thorough explanations of all the crafts, but there are instructions for many in the back of the book! If you find yourself saying " I wish I could make that! " while reading the book, guess what? You can! The mystery in this one was a puzzler. Even the police seemed to be having an especially hard time. If you like your cozies with a strong mystery, than this is your book. Actually, than this is your entire series! All of the books have solid mysteries that are sure to keep you guessing. Cora's relationship with her boyfriend Adrian, a librarian at the local school, seems to be coming along nicely. Her friendship with Brodsky, the homicide detective, is one of my favorite aspects of the books. They both suffer from anxiety and are very supportive of each other. I would have liked to see a bit more of Cashel, Ruby's lawyer son. There were plenty of mentions of him, but not as much dialogue. Get comfortable because once you pick up this book, you won't want to put it down until you have devoured every last word!