Andi Brown

A look inside a purely fictional Animal Protection Organization, the shelters, the benefits, the travails of rescuing animals. The big fun here is watching the women who run the office taking down the horrible, sexist, patronizing, lazy-ass, overpaid boss. Oh, who doesn't love Nine to Five? Or The Devil Wears Prada? Revenge fantasy is a sweet pleasure.

For those who enjoy these sorts of things, there's also lots of Boston scenery, a little real estate porn, and drool-worthy menus of primarily Italian food. And, of course, heartwarming stories about critters finding their forever homes.

One full star off for the repeated misuse of "y'all" which is a plural contraction of "you all" and is not used to address a single person. Certainly never by an educated Southerner, which Mary-Day is supposed to be. Half star off for not distinguishing the characters of the women as much as I would like, but major props for having a diverse cast of characters, and a heroine with lots of female friends.

A fun read for the grown-ups who loved Nancy Drew.

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Animal Cracker captured my interest as an animal lover but with elements of humour, romance, mystery and crime it has a wide appeal.

Set in an animal rescue center the story is told through the eyes of Diane the newest member of staff. She is an animal lover, gifted with the idealism and naivety of the young. This ensures a story full of humour, poignancy and relevance.
The numerous characters are integral to the plot. The story focuses on fund-raising for the animal shelters, which throws up an eclectic range of individuals so beautifully crafted they are real. The mystery and tension in 'Animal Cracker' is cleverly written ensuring you keep reading.
Hal the animal shelter director is noteworthy. I hated him from his first appearance. This increased my empathy with Diane the heroine as she vows to discover the mysteries of her new workplace.
An easy read it is ideal for the journey to work or a lunch break treat.

'I was gifted a Kindle copy of Animal Cracker' by Andi Brown the author in exchange for an honest review.'


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