Nobody can truly protest that the hobbyhorse gets ridden hard in this story, as the card tips are minimal and not a lot of crafting goes on at all. Not that I am complaining about this, as I like my murder mysteries with the crime in the forefront and this is exactly how this book is constructed. If this makes it sound linear, it's not, as Jennifer has other adventures, such as problems with her apartment, meeting her best friend's new boyfriend and more, all of which are germane to the case. Rebel Forge is just the kind of small town that people have in mind when they say they would like to live in one, and when Jennifer has various problems to deal with, her family and friends are right behind her. This is a cozy after all! As with the other books in this series, I like the way there are always some loose ends left hanging at the end, and I can see how this will segue into the next book; always a nice touch and guaranteed to keep readers wanting more. A good series that keeps getting better.