You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato, She Says Murder by Duncan Whitehead

Synopsis: When two old friends, bound together by their love of growing fruits and vegetables enter the same competition, how far will they go to ensure victory? A charming story with more twists and turns than a tomato vine. 

FROM THE AUTHOR 

This short story is a cozy mystery coupled with dark comedy. I love dark humor novels as well as cozy murder mysteries and this quick read, I believe, is a charming mystery. So, if you enjoy quick reads, dark humor, and cozy mysteries - this short story is for you. 

Review:  This is a very entertaining mystery that takes a surprising dark turn.  At seventeen pages, it's a very quick read. All of the characters are surprisingly well developed in such a short time.

I would love to see an entire book of short stories of this type.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Rating: Five stars

Mama Cried, by Talia Haven

Synopsis: Jenny is having a good time with her friends, having forgotten her trauma at least for a time. When Azula comes to her, she knows and remembers...and it's no easier now than it was when it happened. As Azula leads her to where they have to go, Jenny finds comfort and solace in the puppies she was given when she first came to this place. But when they pass through the portal, and those puppies turn into grown-up hounds, Jenny is faced with a decision that is far scarier than anything she has ever experienced.

Thoughts: For a short story (12 pages), this is packed full of emotion, and incredibly thought-provoking. It starts out as a sweet story, with children playing on the playground, accompanied by their puppies. But then it begins to get darker, and you realize all is not as it seemed. By the time you get to the totally unexpected ending, you will have your head in a whirl. It makes you question your ideas of justice and of the afterlife--and it will stay with you for a long time to come.

**I was given a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**

Rating: Five stars