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baileymorrison's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rebelbelle13's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I often judge a cozy series by how easily a new reader can enter at any point and have a good time- they understand the setting, bond with the characters and can easily follow the episodic mystery. Woton Terror did all these things. The setting (Cleveland, OH) is a unique place for a cozy. I enjoyed reading from a different perspective than my own; Lana is Chinese. There were enough pages spent in the family restaurant, Ho-Lee Noodle House, for me to get the lay of the land, meet the characters and understand the family dynamics. There was enough time spent on Lana and Adam's relationship, but not too much. The food truck aspect mixed things up as well.
As for the mystery, there were plenty of potential suspects for Lana to investigate, and secrets to uncover that ultimately led her to the killer. Lana is very clearly an amateur detective, and is still finding the right way to ask questions, and the right words. It doesn't rake too much on the nerves though, and I could learn to like Lana over time. The book ended up stalling around the 3/4 mark, and it really could have been about 50 pages shorter. On the plus side, for most of the story I was invested and having a good time. I would definitely read more of this series in the future!
As for the mystery, there were plenty of potential suspects for Lana to investigate, and secrets to uncover that ultimately led her to the killer. Lana is very clearly an amateur detective, and is still finding the right way to ask questions, and the right words. It doesn't rake too much on the nerves though, and I could learn to like Lana over time. The book ended up stalling around the 3/4 mark, and it really could have been about 50 pages shorter. On the plus side, for most of the story I was invested and having a good time. I would definitely read more of this series in the future!
melissa_who_reads's review
4.0
Enjoyable. I always have a cringe moment with Lana, rushing off to awkwardly interview people who are definitely suspicious of what she's up to - but the plot was pretty good, the family stuff is great, and I love the Cleveland setting.
sincerelygracec's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sillyperson's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
akolb51's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
The Asian community is kicking off summer with the return of its popular Cleveland Night Market festivities, and Lana Lee is excited to represent the Ho-Lee Noodle House booth with her favorite chef, Peter Huang. But before she can get too accustomed to the idea of an exciting day, an explosion involving a nearby food truck, Wonton on Wheels, kills one of the proprietors and injures several others in the nearby vicinity. When the authorities discover that this was no accident, Lana and her best friend, Megan Riley, fall back into detective mode. Can they find the truth before they get burned?
This was a good cozy mystery with likeable characters and a plot that kept me guessing until the end. There was an emphasis on women and abuse, but I liked how the author handled it. The reader won't see any abuse on the page keeping the coziness of the mystery. I will read more from this series.
This was a good cozy mystery with likeable characters and a plot that kept me guessing until the end. There was an emphasis on women and abuse, but I liked how the author handled it. The reader won't see any abuse on the page keeping the coziness of the mystery. I will read more from this series.