I can't decide how I feel about this series. On the one hand, they're fairly enjoyable quick reads. On the other, the protagonist's actions can be rather exasperating, and I often felt as though I was missing some back story. (That may be due to the fact that I didn't read book #2, but I also felt as though I was missing something when I read book #1.) I didn't dislike the two books I've read so far, but I'm not sure I'll read the rest of the series, either.

Note: I received this book through the Goodreads First Reads program. ( )

I started mid-series with this book and after reading it I definitely want to read the rest of the books. I love a mystery with a hook and in this case the hook is fashion. I enjoyed Samantha, her fashion sense, and her friends. The mystery was fairly solid, though there were some clues that I picked up on early and then spent the rest of the book wondering why no one else had noticed them.

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This was my first read in the Samantha Kidd series and I enjoyed it. I love mystery/thriller and especially is they involve women doing the investigation. The book was good with great characters and a lot of unexpected twist and turns.

The story is about Samantha Kidd who gets her boyfriend Nick Taylor to hire her to help with his designer shoe showroom. Meanwhile, her friend Eddie is in charge of setting up for a huge hat exhibit and asks Samantha for some help. While there a light fixture nearly falls on them and when they are set to leave they find a dead body. Then boxes of hats mysteriously disappear. Samantha tells the cops about the murder and is there for the interview but then somehow she can’t get away from the investigation and immerses herself to solving the crime.

This is a good murder/mystery/who dunn’ it. I will keep your attention and keep you guessing. ( )

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the clever mix of a young, breath-of-fresh-air fashionista with a writing that is reminiscent of old style mystery.

The book kept me engaged until the end, and offered a good story and good characters. I have not read the first 2 in the series, but you can jump right into this book without feeling like you're lost or missing something.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the clever mix of a young, breath-of-fresh-air fashionista with a writing that is reminiscent of old style mystery.

The book kept me engaged until the end, and offered a good story and good characters. I have not read the first 2 in the series, but you can jump right into this book without feeling like you're lost or missing something.

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