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peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
The Noodle Shop Mysteries have become one of my favorite cozy mystery series and I look forward to each new book. Fatal Fried Rice did not disappoint. I love Lana Lee. She has a great personality and a penchant for finding dead bodies even in the most innocent circumstances. This time around, Lana decides to take a Chinese cooking class in secret to surprise her family. She's embarrassed that she managers a Chinese restaurant and can't cook the food. Unfortunately, the surprise is on Lana; when she goes back to class after forgetting something she finds the body of her teacher, stabbed in the back. I liked that at first, Lana was showing restraint and was not going to nose around this murder. That changes when she becomes one of the prime suspects.
I like the mystery. It kept me guessing and Ms. Chien did not make it easy to settle on who I thought would be the culprit. I was a little annoyed that the police detective assumed she was the murder just because she found the body. It was his attitude that ultimately led Lana to dig deeper into this mystery. In a nice change of pace, Kimmy Tran works with Lana to help unravel the clues and unmask the murderer. The reveal was surprising (to me anyway) and climactic.
This is such a fun series. It is well written, has likable characters, and the mystery just draws me into each story. I will be returning t the Noodle Shop and Lana Lee for as long as Ms. Chien continues to write these stories.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced review copy provided to me by the publisher, St. Martin's Press, through Netgalley.
I like the mystery. It kept me guessing and Ms. Chien did not make it easy to settle on who I thought would be the culprit. I was a little annoyed that the police detective assumed she was the murder just because she found the body. It was his attitude that ultimately led Lana to dig deeper into this mystery. In a nice change of pace, Kimmy Tran works with Lana to help unravel the clues and unmask the murderer. The reveal was surprising (to me anyway) and climactic.
This is such a fun series. It is well written, has likable characters, and the mystery just draws me into each story. I will be returning t the Noodle Shop and Lana Lee for as long as Ms. Chien continues to write these stories.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced review copy provided to me by the publisher, St. Martin's Press, through Netgalley.
missmong's review against another edition
2.0
I find it hard to keep focus on this book because there's too many unnecessary narrative that have nothing to do with the crime solving.
and the characters other than Lana is depicted weakly
I thought Detective Bishop would play such a role of an antihero but he turns out just have 3 or so appearances in this entire novel
If you already read some serious popular mystery novel, this novel is not for you
and the characters other than Lana is depicted weakly
I thought Detective Bishop would play such a role of an antihero but he turns out just have 3 or so appearances in this entire novel
If you already read some serious popular mystery novel, this novel is not for you
shannonreadss's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was another enjoyable one. The plot was quite predictable and maybe a bit far-fetched but it was fun again to have Lana defend herself.
grimmlin666's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve never met a bitch named Bridget who wasn’t a complete psycho.
peacheeprincess's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
book_of_kell's review against another edition
3.0
Fun with Lana and friends! Can't wait for the next one!
kburns2004's review against another edition
3.0
This is my favorite cozy mystery series. Once again Vivien has cooked up a fun little mystery and I love diving back into the character's lives.