A review by jburkespraker
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was a recommendation from Sarah who makes the macarons. It was a super cozy food mystery book. Absolutely loved it. I was coming off of being sick, and it was the perfect short, easy book to read.  I love the audio narrated by Hanako Footman. 
I loved the descriptions of Kyoto, the food, and the relationship between the father and daughter who run the Kamogawa diner. 
The stories have a bitter-sweetness, to many of them, which I absolutely loved. 
Basically I loved this book and will read book 2.