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A review by aubreysmith9412
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was completely riveted by this book from the very first paragraph on. The tone and voice of the book just spoke to me. I found myself immediately invested in Lana and her life and her family's noodle shop. And then the mystery began.
It doesn't take Lana very long to dive right in. Her friend - and colleague - is in trouble, and she's determined to get ahead of it, and prove him innocent. Even if that means crossing paths with the excruciatingly good looking, and incredibly surly, lead detective on the case.
The deeper Lana dives, the more secrets of the plaza where she grew up she uncovers. With every new bit of information she uncovers, it isn't long before her lists of suspects shrinks. And the possibilities are pretty heartbreaking for the entire plaza.
This book hooked me with its incredible characters, and then kept me with the mystery, and Lana's less-than-subtle sleuthing skills. I loved watching her work out the puzzle with her best friend Megan, even if it meant annoying the very, very handsome detective. And Detective Adam Trudeau definitely has his hands full with Lana Lee.
Death by Dumpling is a great start to what I think is going to be a very, very fun series! I can't wait to keep reading!
It doesn't take Lana very long to dive right in. Her friend - and colleague - is in trouble, and she's determined to get ahead of it, and prove him innocent. Even if that means crossing paths with the excruciatingly good looking, and incredibly surly, lead detective on the case.
The deeper Lana dives, the more secrets of the plaza where she grew up she uncovers. With every new bit of information she uncovers, it isn't long before her lists of suspects shrinks. And the possibilities are pretty heartbreaking for the entire plaza.
This book hooked me with its incredible characters, and then kept me with the mystery, and Lana's less-than-subtle sleuthing skills. I loved watching her work out the puzzle with her best friend Megan, even if it meant annoying the very, very handsome detective. And Detective Adam Trudeau definitely has his hands full with Lana Lee.
Death by Dumpling is a great start to what I think is going to be a very, very fun series! I can't wait to keep reading!