Series ✦ Penny’s Take
The 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Boxed Set, Books 1-3
Louise Clark · 2018
72/100
👍 Worth It
Three books in one — Christy's husband vanishes after embezzling their trust fund, and she and her cat Stormy get pulled into deeper trouble than a typical cozy opener. Good value bundle with real bite to the setup, blending financial-thriller stakes with classic cat-cozy charm.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness70
Craft & writing70
Originality62
Evidence & accuracy78
Hype vs delivers72
Age-fit70
Human-eye read70
Penny’s verdict72
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