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Social media consultant, Coco Cline, is hired to help social media mega-influencer, LaTage, with her rebranding. Unfortunately, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Coco arrives for a meeting with LaTage and finds her lifeless body. Coco's image is on the line when the internet is quick to accuse her of murdering LaTage, so Coco and her friends set out to uncover the truth behind this heinous crime.
This book wastes no time jumping right into the mystery and I loved it! It had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I did guess who the killer was fairly early, but I'd make a terrible sleuth because my guess was based mostly on a gut feeling, not concrete evidence or clues. There was one thing the character said that made me suspicious, but other than that, I didn't figure out the details of the crime until all was revealed. There were also times when I questioned my guess because there were plenty of suspects and motives to consider. The twists and turns had my head spinning in the best way.
Sleuthing with Coco and her friends is always a good time. Jasper remains my favorite character with his larger than life personality balanced with his genuine concern for his best friend, Coco. I always get excited when Jasper enters a scene because I know he'll make me smile or even laugh out loud. In this book, Coco also does some sleuthing with a member of her family. It was good to see them bonding. There was one character who was in previous books, but did not play a major role in this one. I missed this character's presence, but the end of the book left me feeling hopeful.
I love the way Coco works with the authorities. They recognize her expertise with social media and they welcome her help because of it. Likewise, Coco respects the authorities. Together, they work to bring the killer to justice.
Diversity is something Sarah E. Burr includes in her books and that is no different in this one. It never feels forced. These characters, who feel like real people, just blend in, which is the way it should be. Sometimes disability tends to get left out of the diversity conversation, but not this time. As someone with a physical disability myself, I was so happy to see a character who is a strong, successful business owner, and just happens to be a wheelchair user, interacting with everyone else. He has a small role in this book, but this inclusion speaks volumes.
It's hard to imagine technology feeling cozy, but Sarah E. Burr accomplishes just that in her Trending Topic Mysteries. Coco uses technology, teamwork, and good old-fashioned sleuthing to uncover the truth. Central Shores, Delaware, where she and her friends reside, is a cozy, welcoming community in every way. DM Me for Murder is set in September, but it can certainly be enjoyed any time of the year. I'm hoping to visit Central Shores again soon with another installment in this modern cozy series.
Note: I received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It sounds like an excellent story from every angle.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. :)
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