A review by trishupaper
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Oh, I LOVED this book. Every moment reading this was enjoyable. Vera Wong, I think, is the perfect example of this character who's clearly well-intentioned, but also raised in a different time with traditional (and even toxic) principles and beliefs; who we shouldn't take too seriously when they're in  their strict, judgemental mode, but also isn't a stereotype of those characteristics (Pay attention, Arsenic and Adobo). Vera, although not having a drastic change by the end, is shown to still be challenged in her beliefs. Her reactions to this challenges might not be direct, but she is shown to be empathetic and patient even if she disagrees with something.
The mystery was fun to follow and guess. The sleuthing was one of the best I've read in a cozy mystery. It makes sense for the situation and the characters involved.
This book was just a really good time.