Killer Content

4/5 stars

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Odessa Dean is house sitting for her aunt. A native of the Bayou, she is finding Brooklyn to be full of excitement and culture. To supplement some of her time, she snags a job at a local business, Untapped Books & Cafe. Things take a turn for the worse when her co-worker, Bethany, tragically dies. Her death is caught in the background of many videos of a flash-mob proposal. Odessa hadn’t known Bethany for long, but something doesn’t feel right. Rather than accept that this was a tragic accident, she takes matters into her own hands to find the truth. 

This was a fun murder mystery that had me wishing I was spending the summer in Brooklyn (minus the sweltering heat). Odessa was a likable character that wouldn’t let anyone stop her from getting justice for Bethany. I do wish that the book was a bit faster paced. The timing of finding clues and being introduced to new characters felt a bit off, but overall it was still an enjoyable book. 

If you are looking for a light read that has you solving mysteries with Odessa, then this is for you. It was intriguing and unlike mysteries I have previously read.