The Nightingale Before Christmas (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP. I wanted to read something that would put me in the Christmas spirit, and this book surely did that especially during the very last part, but even a few chapters before that, the book put me in the Christmas spirit enough for me to call the bakery and ordered goodies for Christmas Eve and Christmas ! The setting is a show house and our area had one last May so i could surely relate to that - the designers and all their 'baggage', etc, deadlines, orders not arriving and all the things that put people in extremely frustrated moods, but enough for murder ? I did not think so, but Meg wondered as did the chief of police. This is the first book of Donna Andrews that I have read, and I liked it very much. I think that this is sort of amazing considering that this is #18 of this series, but I will definitely be reading more of this author's work. I liked the title, and I admired how the author tied in the title into the story. It is well done. I give this book 4 1/2 stars, and I look forward to reading more of this author's work. Considering the season, I would like to wish all a very happy and healthy holiday season !
What do You think about The Nightingale Before Christmas (2014)?
it's like coming home to read a series like hers. This book fitted my expectations perfectly.
—angelito
i really don't care about the murder. the characters in the book make it a fun light read.
—Aaron
Andrews has not lost her charm and ability. I loved this book!
—deepy
Loved the humor added by heroine's young twin sons.
—ann123
