A review by jen_baroness_mom
A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue

3.0

A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue shows a side of Michigan that few see. 

Will Este find the killer before the killer realizes she is on to them? 

Este March 

Our sleuth is Este March; she is the current owner of Lucky Pie Diner in Split Pine, Michigan. She isn’t a detective; her main profession is pie baking. But after a man is killed and she is questioned, she can’t let it go. Este is curious and tenacious. However, her investigation skills leave a bit to be desired. Este puts herself at risk and doesn’t notice her surroundings when looking for clues. 

I like Este, but maybe she should leave the investigation to the professionals. 

The Mystery 

It was apparent who was going to be murdered. Este does follow the clues, and she figured it out before me. Well, when the killer told her why. The general mystery was well plotted. I feel that a bit of the pie opinions and instructions could have been left out. 

Three Stars 

My rating for A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue is three stars. I like the sleuth and mystery, but I thought that the story dragged a bit, and there are too many details about making a pie. The first time, it was interesting, but the rest took me out of the story. 

Recipes included are Lucky Pie Diner’s Basic Pie Dough, Lucky Pie Spice Blend, Cranberry Apple Cider Pie, Buttermilk Pie with Berry Compote, Carrot Pie, Sugar Pie with Homemade Whipped Cream, Shepherd’s Pie Este-Style, and Tourtiere. 

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. 

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue. 

Until the next time, 

~Jen 

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