Book Review: Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals by Sharon J Mondragon

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals by Sharon Mondragon hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals
Author: Sharon Mondragon
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Something is brewing in Raeburne’s Ferry, Georgia–and it’s not sweet tea.

In a small town where gossip flows, bedridden Mary Ruth McCready reigns supreme, doling out wisdom and meddling in everyone’s business with a fervor that would make a matchmaker blush. When her best friend has her world rocked by a scandalous revelation from her dying husband, Mary Ruth kicks into high gear, commandeering the help of her favorite granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth, in tracking down the truth. Finding clues in funeral condolence cards and decades-old gossip dredged up at the Blue Moon Beauty Emporium, the two stir up trouble faster than you can say “pecan pie.”

But just when things are starting to look up, a blast from the past waltzes in with an outrageous claim. But as Grandma Ruth always says when things get tough, “God is too big.” With him, nothing is impossible–even bringing long-held secrets to light. Grandma Ruth and Sarah just might have to ruffle a whole mess of feathers to do it.

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About the Author

My review:

I always love this author’s voice when I read her stories. She has a way of pulling you into the environment of the characters that makes you feel as if you are living among them. The people in Grandma Ruth’s small town were an eclectic bunch who gave me moments of giggles as they tried to solve the mystery of P.B. Harrington’s dying words. The actual answer to the mystery was a little underwhelming but I really enjoyed the journey. Another fun aspect of this story was the hints of sweet romance that were woven through. Inspirational and fun – definitely recommend.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Interesting group of characters

What I didn’t like about this book:

Lackluster end to mystery

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Interesting and varied cast of characters, hints of sweet romance, intriguing mystery and fun author voice. This is a standalone story.

Note: I received this book complimentary as a participant of the JustReads reviewer tour. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

-Loraine Nunley

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals and a $25 Amazon gift card!

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