Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Buttons and Blackmail
Ramey James · 2024
73/100
👍 Worth It
A warm, funny cozy mystery with a strong Southern ensemble and a genuinely unusual backdrop in competitive dog shows. The humor lands, the female friendships feel real, and the clean tone makes it an easy weekend read. Genre veterans may spot the seams, but readers who love small-town charm and found family will be right at home.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance62
craft72
originality65
accuracy80
hype84
age-fit88
human-eye74
Penny’s verdict73
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