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5.0
HOT AND SOUR SUSPECTS by Vivien Chien
The Eighth Noodle Shop Mystery
Lana Lee is looking to improve business at the Ho-Lee Noodle House. Taking her roommate's suggestion, Lana brings speed-dating to her family's restaurant. All is going well, until a woman starts to make a scene. Lana, Megan, and Kimmy quickly escort the woman out, but their friend Rina still seems smitten with the man in question. Against everyone's advice, including that of the raving woman, Rina leaves with the man. Later that night Rina calls 911; the man in questioned has been murdered. Lana is sure her friend is innocent and begins to do a little investigating, even though Rina tells her not to. But the more Lana uncovers, the more guilty Rina appears. Could Rina actually be guilty?
Is the apocalypse nigh? Megan and Kimmy are getting along and working together, while Lana's perfect sister is the subject of gossip? Things are certainly a bit sideways, if not upside down, in this, the eighth Noodle House Mystery. Modern day dilemmas are touched on with gravitas, but humor as well. In fact, the humor is one of the things I like best about this series. I also really enjoy the characters and truly see them as friends. I love the Mahjong Matrons and think it's brilliant that Lana tries to use them to spread her own version of gossip in order to dispel another.
HOT AND SOUR SUSPECTS is a great addition to this delectable series easily combining humor and fun relatable characters in a well crafted mystery.
The Eighth Noodle Shop Mystery
Lana Lee is looking to improve business at the Ho-Lee Noodle House. Taking her roommate's suggestion, Lana brings speed-dating to her family's restaurant. All is going well, until a woman starts to make a scene. Lana, Megan, and Kimmy quickly escort the woman out, but their friend Rina still seems smitten with the man in question. Against everyone's advice, including that of the raving woman, Rina leaves with the man. Later that night Rina calls 911; the man in questioned has been murdered. Lana is sure her friend is innocent and begins to do a little investigating, even though Rina tells her not to. But the more Lana uncovers, the more guilty Rina appears. Could Rina actually be guilty?
Is the apocalypse nigh? Megan and Kimmy are getting along and working together, while Lana's perfect sister is the subject of gossip? Things are certainly a bit sideways, if not upside down, in this, the eighth Noodle House Mystery. Modern day dilemmas are touched on with gravitas, but humor as well. In fact, the humor is one of the things I like best about this series. I also really enjoy the characters and truly see them as friends. I love the Mahjong Matrons and think it's brilliant that Lana tries to use them to spread her own version of gossip in order to dispel another.
HOT AND SOUR SUSPECTS is a great addition to this delectable series easily combining humor and fun relatable characters in a well crafted mystery.
bibliocatts's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
kthornette's review
3.0
Miss. Lana Lee, I hope that this is not our last adventure.
Throughout the series, I think the mysteries got better the more books in, but it would vary on interesting or not. I'd either be more invested in the mystery or Lana's personal life plot. In this one, I liked the drama surrounding her sister more and how Megan and Kimmy basically became a mystery-solving trio with Lana. (Also loved Adam, as per usual).
Also, stick around for the final author’s note. It really tugged at my heartstrings.
Throughout the series, I think the mysteries got better the more books in, but it would vary on interesting or not. I'd either be more invested in the mystery or Lana's personal life plot. In this one, I liked the drama surrounding her sister more and how Megan and Kimmy basically became a mystery-solving trio with Lana. (Also loved Adam, as per usual).
Also, stick around for the final author’s note. It really tugged at my heartstrings.
paprika411's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite in the series. The mojo that makes these books fun wasn't present. I am invested in this book series, but this one missed. Really fell flat in the middle of the plot.
miriam_16's review
4.0
My library copy was misprinted. Somehow about 30 pages were missing and the next 30 pages were printed twice
lyonmir16's review
4.0
My library copy was misprinted. Somehow about 30 pages were missing and the next 30 pages were printed twice
alliecat_'s review
5.0
I really enjoy this series because the books are fun reads and the characters are realistic. I also always like a series so all my boxes are ticked.
melodious1776's review
5.0
I swear these just keep getting better and better!! The last few chapters absolutely had my heart racing, I truly can't wait until the next one comes out later this year!
escullin's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0