July Reads - In process

A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette -

This was a cozy mystery that took place in the Movie Memorabilia scene in Palm Springs.  Jay and Cindy were married until they both came out.  They now are living their dream of owning Horray for Hollywood and trying to keep the store afloat.  They luck into a meeting with a former actress that has a valuable collection that she is looking to commission.  Things get complicated quick when the biggest competitor to sell of the actress's collection is found dead - and Jay and Cindy were the last to see him alive. 

The main characters are lovely and likeable.  The reminiscing of Ester and Cindy’s relationship was sweet.  There are plenty of other characters that keep you guessing to the end - was it the financial advisor? The lover? The sketchy son? 

I liked the blooming relationship between Jay and the detective. I loved the references to Agatha Christie and Murder She Wrote, two of my favorite things.  

I listened to the audiobook - it was read by two narrators, one for Jay and one for Cindy.  The narrator chosen for Jay was not the voice I had in my head for him, but it worked nonetheless.  

One of my favorite lines: "One only needs one bed but one can never have too many costumes"

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC!