I'm someone who must read the other titles in the series and this one was #5 so it's taken a while to review - I like Melodie Campbell's style of writing and found this to be a great summer read. Here's the list for those who want to discover the character from their beginning.
1. The Goddaughter (2012)
2. The Goddaughter's Revenge (2013)
3. The Artful Goddaughter (2014)
4. The Goddaughter Caper (2016)
5. The Bootlegger's Goddaughter (2017) ( )

This is the second book in this series that I've read. I have enjoyed both of them. They are short with a brisk plot and interesting characters. This book is humorous and fun, but also has some darker moments of violence that are somewhat disturbing. If you're looking for a very quick read that is entertaining with an intriguing story, I recommend this book and others in this series. ( )

The Bootlegger's Goddaughter is a short novella about Gina Gallo, a member of a crime family who is trying to stay out of the family business and plan her wedding. It's described as a mystery, but it's more a series of funny misadventures involving crime.

Gina is a likeable and entertaining heroine. There wasn't a lot of development of the minor characters, but that could be because they've been introduced and developed more in previous books, which I haven't read. This was a fun quick read, and I would read another of Melodie Campbell's books if I was in the mood for something light and entertaining. ( )

For sheer wackiness, character portrayals and laughter galore, you can't go wrong with Melodie Campbell's Gina Gallo mysteries! Rapid Reads give you a complete story in a novella, the perfect combo for Gina Gallo's exploits trying to escape her family "business" whatever it may be. No matter how hard she tries, she is always drawn in. But what do crows have to do with anything? Well, obviously everything, because as so-called harbingers of bad luck they are outdoing themselves in this latest book. Not to mention everything is screwing up her upcoming wedding. From being robbed to her wedding venue blowing up, and being shot at, she is not having a good day. Such is the life of a Sicilian goddaughter who is a don't-wannabe. Her continued efforts to stay out of the family businesses are hilarious and make for a great series in a quick but full-fledged read. I love Gina Gallo's exploits. ( )

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a super-quick read, Gina is a great character. This would be a great book to have at the pool with the kids. Gina professes a desire to be honest but family gets in the way. It was just fun. ( )