Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Description

When her long lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo. It’s Christmastime in Shady Palms, but ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,188 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
lighthearted 64%
funny 51%
adventurous 24%
emotional 17%
relaxing 11%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.7

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