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aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
karen_the_baroness's review
5.0
Murder Spills the Tea by Vicki Delany has Lily dealing with film crews at Tea-by-the-Sea and being on the camera.
Did Cheryl kill Tommy? Or was it someone else?
Lily Roberts and Tea-by-the-Sea were selected to be shown on America Bakes! a reality TV show where it's a baking competition between a bunch of places that all operate under the same preference so that it's easy to judge which is better. So, this time, it's all about bakeries in the northeast. Lily didn't enter the competition, though that was her grandmother and best friend's doing. At the time, she doesn't seem to mind until Lily has to deal with them, and now she isn't happy. Through this experience, Lily has decided that competing like this isn't for her, especially when it ends up with a murder victim in her kitchen.
I do feel bad for Lily having to find the dead body of Tommy in her kitchen and that she is dancing around her feelings for Simon. Ms. Delany did everything perfectly with all the characters, as I felt like I was there while they were filming the segments and everything else.
The Mystery
Lily walks into her tea shop and to the kitchen when she finds Tommy Greene dead with her rolling pin. She had a hectic day of filming the day before, and she forgot to lock the back door. Lily agrees to investigate this mystery with her grandma, Rose, and best friend, Bernie, to ensure the police arrest the correct person. As her waitress, Cheryl couldn't have done it. I have to say that all of Ms. Delany's red herrings looked good for it until you started to look into them. I had a feeling of who did it, and I was right along with the motive. I love it when I get it right.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to Murder Spills the Tea by Vicki Delany and recommend it to anyone who loves a good cozy culinary mystery. Ms. Delany gets me going on some of these red herrings that she pulls out. I love how she tries to make all of her mysteries different in this series while not so different that it won't work.
The recipes in the back of this book are Herbed Cucumber Sandwiches, Coconut Lime Cake, and Coffee Cake.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Murder Spills the Tea by Vicki Delany.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
Did Cheryl kill Tommy? Or was it someone else?
Lily Roberts and Tea-by-the-Sea were selected to be shown on America Bakes! a reality TV show where it's a baking competition between a bunch of places that all operate under the same preference so that it's easy to judge which is better. So, this time, it's all about bakeries in the northeast. Lily didn't enter the competition, though that was her grandmother and best friend's doing. At the time, she doesn't seem to mind until Lily has to deal with them, and now she isn't happy. Through this experience, Lily has decided that competing like this isn't for her, especially when it ends up with a murder victim in her kitchen.
I do feel bad for Lily having to find the dead body of Tommy in her kitchen and that she is dancing around her feelings for Simon. Ms. Delany did everything perfectly with all the characters, as I felt like I was there while they were filming the segments and everything else.
The Mystery
Lily walks into her tea shop and to the kitchen when she finds Tommy Greene dead with her rolling pin. She had a hectic day of filming the day before, and she forgot to lock the back door. Lily agrees to investigate this mystery with her grandma, Rose, and best friend, Bernie, to ensure the police arrest the correct person. As her waitress, Cheryl couldn't have done it. I have to say that all of Ms. Delany's red herrings looked good for it until you started to look into them. I had a feeling of who did it, and I was right along with the motive. I love it when I get it right.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to Murder Spills the Tea by Vicki Delany and recommend it to anyone who loves a good cozy culinary mystery. Ms. Delany gets me going on some of these red herrings that she pulls out. I love how she tries to make all of her mysteries different in this series while not so different that it won't work.
The recipes in the back of this book are Herbed Cucumber Sandwiches, Coconut Lime Cake, and Coffee Cake.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Murder Spills the Tea by Vicki Delany.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
readthisandsteep's review
5.0
Murder Spills the Tea (great title!) is the mouth-watering third installment of Vicki Delany's Tea by the Sea cozy mystery series. I love a good food cozy, and this one serving up treats in a seaside tea room was delightfully good!
Lily Roberts runs a tea room called Tea by the Sea adjacent to her grandmother's charming Cape Cod B&B. In this one, Lily reluctantly finds herself both filming a reality tv baking show and investigating the murder of one of the judges after the body is discovered in her kitchen. One of Lily's employees is the primary suspect, so Lily works to clear her friend while competing on the show and trying to survive all the on-set drama.
Vicki Delany always delivers a well-written cozy, and this one is no exception. Well plotted and paced with several suspects to sift through and sustained suspense, it was an excellent chance to play armchair detective. A character-driven series, it is populated with engaging characters, including Lily, her grandmother Rose and best friend Bernie, who are gems. In addition, the on-set tv drama added a gossipy, messy layer to the story, making deciphering the clues a lot of fun. And for me, this charming series keeps getting better and better.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to review this ARC. I look forward to book four in the series!
Lily Roberts runs a tea room called Tea by the Sea adjacent to her grandmother's charming Cape Cod B&B. In this one, Lily reluctantly finds herself both filming a reality tv baking show and investigating the murder of one of the judges after the body is discovered in her kitchen. One of Lily's employees is the primary suspect, so Lily works to clear her friend while competing on the show and trying to survive all the on-set drama.
Vicki Delany always delivers a well-written cozy, and this one is no exception. Well plotted and paced with several suspects to sift through and sustained suspense, it was an excellent chance to play armchair detective. A character-driven series, it is populated with engaging characters, including Lily, her grandmother Rose and best friend Bernie, who are gems. In addition, the on-set tv drama added a gossipy, messy layer to the story, making deciphering the clues a lot of fun. And for me, this charming series keeps getting better and better.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to review this ARC. I look forward to book four in the series!
pussreboots's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
smorrison4's review
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Well played Vicki Delany, I did not suspect that character of murder at all. Although it made perfect sense once it was revealed. I always love the tea service at Tea by the Sea, it sounds lovely and inviting. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
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