Arsenic and Adobo

I enjoyed the characters in this book and I wasn’t bored, even during the slow parts. The mystery stayed in place until the end, I didn’t see that coming. I will say, it was fast at the beginning, slowed a bit on the middle, and picked back up at the end.

This was such a cute book and a great introduction to what I think will become a new favorite genre of mine— cozy mysteries! The writing was light and simple, but engaging, and the story was enticing. I think this book did a great job at implementing elements of Filipino culture while still making sure folks of any ethnicity could easily follow along. The incorporation of food and recipes helped push this book to a 4 star rating as it simultaneously moved the story along, and brought some uniqueness to the story. If you’re looking for a complicated, heart-pounding, page-turning mystery novel this is not the book for you. However, if you’re looking for a light and fun mystery and a good piece of escapism, this is the book for you!