Dying for Data (Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth Book 2)
Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth series
- 4.4 out of 5
- 60 ratings
- 180 pages
Overall Content Rating: Parental Guidance PG
This installment follows an amateur sleuth investigating a murder in a relatively small, personal setting. The tone is described as “clean new adult”: characters are adults with flirtation and relationship history, including a police contact who is an ex-boyfriend, but reviewers consistently report no sexual content on the page and no profanity. Plot tension comes from solving the crime, clues, and interpersonal conflict rather than explicit material. Parents should expect mild mystery-related violence—injuries and a killing discussed in plain language, a non-graphic defensive fight, and emergency medical care—plus occasional crude insults in anger. Racism and immigration are mentioned in reviews as themes the author includes for social context. Overall intensity stays light compared with graphic thrillers; suitable for teens who read standard cozy or light mystery fare, with awareness of murder as the central subject.
Reviews first uploaded October 9, 2026 10:44 pm. Page updated October 9, 2026 10:44 pm.
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Crude Mild
1Crude language is rare. In one heated scene a character uses a vulgar insult while yelling at others.
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Specific words
- idiot: 1
Violence Mild
3This is a murder mystery, so violence is part of the plot. Medical scenes mention blood in a clinical way, and characters discuss injuries and a crime scene without lingering on gore. There is a brief self-defense physical confrontation and reported assault injuries; reviewers describe the violence as not graphic.
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- blood: 1
- kick: 1
- stab: 1
Racism Mild
Reviewers note that racism appears as a current social issue woven into the story alongside immigration and other themes, rather than as constant focus. No matched slur samples were provided in the excerpts supplied here.
About this book
A rival suitor and a deadly attack could put a damper on any date. Just when Adina’s social life is looking up, her night out is interrupted by the scream of police sirens. Worried her bartender boyfriend might be accused of murder, Adina’s neighbor enlists her assistance, and in the process exposes her to the dark side of illegal immigration and crime in the city. Despite her efforts to remain detached, Adina's thirst for knowledge grows with each revelation, until a case of mistaken identity lands her in serious jeopardy. Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Read more