Reviews

Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

whatcassiedid's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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

5.0

I love this series so much! Despite having read quite a few cozy mysteries by now, I always very confidently make such horribly wrong predictions and it's very fun!

hmgb1996's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

cssaw's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.75

froggycake's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious relaxing 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Vomit and Suicide

v_gonz's review against another edition

4.0

This is my favorite in the series so far, I was super engrossed in the murder mystery of this one. I wish there had been just a tad more of the romance, but I loved getting to see how the cafe has been going. Very good once again.

kimnerdybird's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-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

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

5.0

Another fun mystery with amazing foods and strong family ties. Just not sure how realistic so much death around her is but this is a fiction novel and a bit of guilty pleasure so murder on?

thedamwife's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-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

5.0

carolinemwatson's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

erika102's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0