This is the third and final installment in the very enjoyable Shake Shop series by Dana Mentink. I was a little sad it was coming to an end, but you can definitely tell by the ending that it’s wrapping up, so it shouldn’t be a shocker. And the author’s little message afterward was super sweet. I thought she did an amazing job of giving everyone a good ending, including Noodles the Lab and Scooter the parrot Trinidad adopted.
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My Goodreads review:
Spoon to be Dead by Dana Mentink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was definitely the adventure to end all since it did officially end this series of three books. There’s a really nice note from the author at the end of the book. Even if it wasn’t the last, I believe it’d still be my favorite. Secrets came out, but new friends were made as were apologies and new chances were given to those who might be needing them.
The showdown was really something and if you love dogs and how they can be heroes, you’ll have happy leaky eyeballs for a little bit while reading about sweet Noodles and his heroic act—and the cuddles he got afterward too. I really enjoyed this series a lot and while it’s bittersweet for it to end, it ended in the best possible way with some characters making amends where they were needed as well as some characters enjoying their happily ever after.
I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book provided by Poisoned Pen Press via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
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I’m saving this one for December, and I’m looking forward to it. Your review made me want to read it now.
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Aww, thank you !
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Wonderful review! She writes such wonderful books, her dog ones are especially cute. I’m looking forward to reading this one as well.
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Thank you! I’ve really liked this series a lot and that sweet Noodles is just the best dog! If she’s got other mysteries with dogs, I might have to check those out!
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She does have quite a few Love Inspired suspense books out with dogs . She also has romance books with dogs and at least one of them is free on Amazon right now so it may be a good way of judging if you enjoy that type of book of hers. Here’s to happy reading ahead.
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Thanks! I’ll pass on the romance-only but I do like it combined with a mystery (preferably murder, but if it’s a compelling mystery, anything’s cool lol), so I might check out her suspense books.
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Absolutely, she has a ton of them so you’ll have a lot to choose from.
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I love this book and this series. I’m so sad that the series is ending with only 3 books.
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