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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hilarious!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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
Vera is like no other. The annoying yet lovable mother figure everyone needs in their life. The story brings together 4 individuals who have two things in common—Vera and death. The story uncovers each individual’s truth with laughs, sadness, and anger. This book serves as a somewhat light and entertaining read. At times, some parts felt too lengthy, but overall an enjoyable read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went into the Vera Wong series expecting a comedic mystery. What I got was a FMC who felt like an Asian Grandma Mazur nosing her way into a possible murder case, and I'm not mad about it. Vera is enduring and the kind of grandma figure many of us dream of having around. This book also delivered found family, an estranged sibling and family dynamic, reunited high school friends, and a blossoming love story. My favorite aspect was watching the ensemble rediscover their passions in life through the most unexpected means. I may visit more books in the series later, because the vibes felt wholesome yet intriguing. The audiobook narration is done well, too, with distinct styles for each pov.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent