Reviews

Fatal Fried Rice by Vivien Chien

sophir's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

most predictable one by far and lana simply cannot be 28 it would have been better if she was a teenager

mamabearreading's review against another edition

5.0

I'm pretty sure that my last three or four reviews of Vivien Chien's books have started with something about how they're as good as I've come to expect or that they get better with each book.
But this book is what has solidified her in my mind as one of the best cozy mystery authors I've had the pleasure of reading.

She does such a good job of giving us the good cozy mystery beats that she knows we're all here for, then pushing it above and beyond. Her red herrings are perfect, her characters well-rounded.

The whole series is a delight, this one particularly so.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

victoriad702's review

2.0

2.5

josiew09's review

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.0

auntbopp's review against another edition

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

sirrossington's review against another edition

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

3.5

cricklewood's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.25

gillbillian's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.0

This was fun, as usual. Not the best in the series but still a nice light read. I did figure out who the culprit was really quickly which is unheard of. I never know and I watch Murder, She Wrote, so that might not be good for people who like to be surprised, but this is a great light read to take you away for a while or for a holiday.

wheeliebridge's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

amberinpieces's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident and Murder

Minor: Kidnapping and Stalking