Murder in the Dressing Room

, #1

Paperback, 368 pages

English language

Published Jan. 14, 2025 by Penguin Publishing Group.

ISBN:
978-0-593-81671-4
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A poisoned chocolate. A stolen dress. An elusive catburglar. Drag’s not just dramatic, it’s deadly. By day, Joe is a hotel accountant, invisibly sitting behind their desk and playing by the rules. By night, donned in sequins, they take to the stage as Misty Divine, a star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s drag mother, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room beside a poisoned box of chocolates, Misty and her fellow performers become the prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the clear biases of the police, Misty must solve the crime before the culprit strikes again. Among the drop-dead gorgeous lurks a cutthroat killer, and Misty Divine won't rest until she finds out who it is.

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reviewed Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars (A Misty Divine Mystery, #1)

A fun tropey draggy first novel by Holly Stars!

I had a great time following Misty Divine as she plowed her way through solving the murder of her friend and mentor, Lady Lady. Hotel administrator by day and cabaret performer by night. It definitely has first novel energy. Looking back, there were a couple things I wish were done differently by the character and the author, but I was enthralled as I turned page after page.

It was an also a good showcase of the struggles of living an authentic life from both outside forces and the famed inner saboteurs. It may open the eyes if those who only experience drag via tv and the occasional brunch.

I look forward to the next book to see the growth of both the author and Misty’s investigative skills.

Subjects

  • English literature
  • Murder Mystery
  • LGBTQIA+

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