3.74 AVERAGE

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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howifeelaboutbooks's review

3.0

This one felt a little off to me, but it might be because the book was literally different - formatted differently from another publisher. Some chapters were just two pages which I didn’t remember from the previous books. The story was okay overall, but it didn’t feel as engaging as the first two.

sueemmy's review

4.0

While I read the first in this series, I somehow missed the next two. No matter, I started this one and was immediately drawn into this world and read the first half of the book in one sitting. Engaging with interesting characters. Plot kept me guessing and I missed figuring out the murderer even though I noticed the defining clue. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
funny lighthearted medium-paced
funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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thisandthatwithkaren's review

5.0

"Brie Careful What You Wish For” the 4th instalment in A Grilled Cheese Mystery series by Linda Reilly set in the town of Balsam Dell, Vermont. This is definitely one of my favourite series. When a mean and quarrelsome woman is found murdered in her own home, most of the residents of Balsam Dell can only say feta late than never . . .

I really like the characters in this series and they are what have made me fall in love with it. Especially the Protagonist Carly, her bff Gina, and her co-workers Grant, Suzanne and Valerie.

The mystery was interesting and there are plenty of red herrings, and twists to keep you wanting to find out what will happen next. Loved the surprise ending too.

I read the book in one day it was that good, You will crave a grilled cheese while reading the book, I know I did. Luckily there are recipes at the back.

I cant wait for the 5th instalment. I highly recommend this to cozy lovers.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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vegetariangoth's review

2.0

Not my favourite of the series but still a brie-zy (lol) read!

amysbooks18's review

4.0

This is the fourth book in the series and they keep getting better, The Grilled Cheese is a fast-moving book and a big mystery. Yummy cheese recipes. All the characters are amazing and fun to read. I am waiting for the next book of more surprises with Ari and Carly!!!
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felecia's review

3.0

This is Grilled Cheese Mystery #4. I've read the entire series so far. Yet again, the mystery is compelling. An elderly woman, Octavia Gray. Is discovered by a young food delivery person with her head smashed in with a frying pan. The police are questioning him, and Carly investigates to help clear his name.

I enjoyed the mystery. The secondary characters are interesting, and I want to know more about them. It's Carly thst I don'tconnect with. Her thought patterns don'tring realistic. She doesn'tseem genuine. She is the least believable character in the book.

I love the recipes and the descriptionsof the sandwiches. If only Carly were as interesting and engaging.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Their level of not nice is way different than mine.