Reviews

Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker

erincataldi's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Cheesy, predictable, and a fun cozy read. The book was fun and highly improbable as all good cozy mysteries are. Everly has moved back to her hometown on Charm Island after a devastating breakup with a cowboy. She buys a fixer upper on the boardwalk and decides to convert the downstairs into an iced tea shop called Sun, Sand and Tea. Things get off to a rocky start when the old town curmudgeon is found dead, with her tea glass right beside him. The new detective insinuates her tea poisoned him and suddenly she can't get any customers. It's up to her to clear her name and prove she's not an iced tea killer. Lots of small town cliches, zero business sense, and attraction to the hunky detective. Nice fluff. I may continue with the series later. 

ahoneybeesbookshelf's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

corinnab's review against another edition

3.0

Your run of the mill cozy mystery. Listened to audio. I'm just not sure I love cozy mysteries but this one was cute.

belbookandacuppa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

7harmonie8's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

princessofpups8'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

millyferg's review against another edition

3.0

A cozy mystery that was fun but def beginning of a series. a lot of set up, will check out the second eventually

mg_in_md_'s review

3.0

To be rated/reviewed after this month’s book club

appalachianlibrary's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

bmbmunoz's review against another edition

4.0

I honestly did not know who the killer was until the reveal! A fun, light-hearted murder mystery (if you can call murder mysteries light-hearted). I was worried that the romance subplot was going to go too quickly, but I feel like that is paced well. Excited to see what comes next for Everly and Charm.