Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Review: Knit or Dye Trying (A Riverbank Knitting Mystery #2) by Allie Pleiter

About the Book
Business is booming for Libby Beckett and her fabulous Maryland shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., but when a town festival brings a fatality with it, Libby gets all tangled up in murder.

As spring comes to Collinstown, the village launches a food festival to draw a new group of tourists. Libby, proud owner of Y.A.R.N., has planned a yarn event to provide an alternative option to a foodie weekend. Artisan fiber dyer Julie Wilson--known for her work with animal-friendly, plant-based knitting fibers such as bamboo and hemp as well as her brilliant use of color--will hopefully draw a crowd with a special dyeing workshop.

The festival begins, but it draws more than crowds. First a flock of sheep parades down the street, herded by farmers protesting Julie's antiwool stance. Then Julie's celebrity chef sister appears, and the siblings resume a long-standing rivalry. Despite all this, Julie's workshop has sold out. Libby is thrilled, and they're preparing for a full house. But the night before the event, Julie is found alone in the warehouse event space--dead. The witty "Watch Julie Wilson Dye" workshop title now has a terrible new meaning--and it's up to Libby to catch a crafty killer.


MY THOUGHTS

What a fantastic sequel! I loved the first book, and I adored this one just as much.

This story really came to life. Collinstown was a charming setting full of colorful characters and fun shops. There was a real authenticity to the characters and I couldn't help but root for them. The mystery was good and took some surprising turns that I didn't see coming.

Like I said with the first book, you don't have to be a knitter to enjoy this series. I'm not and this is quickly turning into one of my favorite cozy series. Although, I do have to say that it is giving me the knitting bug. I might have to try it one of these days.

I highly recommend this series! Anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries is sure to love it!

I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS

2 comments:

  1. I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the book! Thank you very much for the great review.

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    1. You're welcome! It's such a fun series! Can't wait for more! :)

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