I didn't really care for the first book in this series but I had already bought this one so decided to give it a chance. This series is just not for me. This seems to be the kind of thing I would like--a cozy mystery, funny southern women--but I just didn't care about the story or what was going on or how it was going to turn out. Brown writes long detailed descriptions of inane things ad nauseum--what people are wearing, what they are eating, how they take their tea, several paragraphs to describe a closet for crying out loud. I almost didn't finish the book but stuck it out. I was waffling between one and two stars but went with two because the characters are actually likeable.Listened to as an audiobook. This second installment of the Dixie Divas series was a fun, light read. It takes place only a few months after the first book ends. Once again, Trinket's best friend and cousin, Bitty, finds herself at the top of the list of suspects for another murder in Holly Springs. It falls on Trinket, Bitty and some of the other Dixie Divas to clear Bitty's name. In the process of the investigation lives are at stake.It may seem as though the plot is set up for a thriller or suspense novel. But the colorful southern women keep things pretty light. That said, I did not find this one to be quite as funny or enjoyable the first book. Though to be fair, I do not often read two books by the same author in quite this quick of a succession. Spacing books out let's me draw out my enjoyment of a series and helps me notice any writing quirks and such less.There is some discussion of how the bodies are found, but it doesn't go into gruesome detail. Those who are squeamish or offended by some frank discussions of a sexual nature may wish to skip this one. Though none of the talk is really meant to titillate.I came down pretty harsh on the Kindle formatting of the first book. There was marked improvement on this one. I noticed no odd markup text or strange line breaks. Though sadly there was still no working table of contents. The lack of a TOC is not a deal breaker for me, but I wish publishers would catch on. It is something I make use of from time to time, most often if I find myself out & about with time to kill & I don't have wi- fi to synch my phone with where I left off on my Kindle.
What do You think about Drop Dead Divas (2010)?
I love these books!! They are fast fun and funny. Love all the Divas in her stories.
—samreen
Good beach book - small town mystery with southeren charm mixed in!
—171296
Very fun read! Thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the plot.
—jeshurunjoashnaidoo
