Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

6 reviews

churrocaitie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a cozy, wholesome story of the importance of family and community - with a zest of murder mystery! Such a great and fun read, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Most the time I prefer to read books that allow me to enjoy the characters and wonder “what happens next” and this book gave me all that and more. And I absolutely adore how much “love” that Mia Manansala writes into her stories with the use of food. Food is a way of culture and care in many cultures, and Manansala used it beautifully in this story. I loved every second of it. 
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alyvia_jeane's review

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funny mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I perfect introduction into cozy mysteries. 💕
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saurahsaurus's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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theespressoedition's review

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mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Mmmm while I want to eat everything in this book (yay for being married to a Filipino who has his Lolo's recipes) I don't have a desire to read it again - bummer.

Some of this may have a little bit to do with the fact that I had recently read Dial A for Aunties and found it absolutely hilarious and the perfect "murder cover-up" story. This was a murder mystery, but it lacked the humor that I really sought in a more heavy book like this one. Instead, I found it to be a little bit too intense at times and the ending was a bit of a letdown. 

There weren't any total shocks, which was a disappointment, considering how much time was spent on backstory and other seemingly unnecessary details (like an entire scene where the main character has to slowly eat cookies and wait for coffee - what??)

Overall, it was a fine book, just not super exhilarating. Oh well!
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aargot1's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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writtenbydnicole's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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