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A review by c_rabbit
Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Big Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
'Icing on the Murder' is the fourth book in the 'Baker Street Mysteries' series. I read the previous three books prior to listening to this audiobook. The audio narration kept the story engaging. I listened at 1.25 speed.
The book follows Maddy, a 28 year old social media influencer turned baker in the past year. The romance developed into an engagement in the previous books sets the protagonist, Maddy, on a quest to land a famous wedding planner for her nuptials. she sets up to meet a famous wedding organizer to help. However, things get complicated when organizer is murdered.
Half of characters (who are all lovable and funny)carryover and the rest are introduced as part of solving the murder mystery.
I did not find the fourth book as enjoyable as the previous three books. I didn’t find new layers to the carryover characters nor did I see them evolve. The new characters did not evolve in my opinion. The new character I liked most was the French chef, the audio performance of this chef had me laughing! focused a bit too much on Maddy's story. Was hoping for more Baby Cakes role in book. Baby Cakes and Hannah continue to be favorite characters of the series.
I look forward to reading the fifth book in the series.
Lastly,, I loved the recipes at the end of the book.
'Icing on the Murder' is the fourth book in the 'Baker Street Mysteries' series. I read the previous three books prior to listening to this audiobook. The audio narration kept the story engaging. I listened at 1.25 speed.
The book follows Maddy, a 28 year old social media influencer turned baker in the past year. The romance developed into an engagement in the previous books sets the protagonist, Maddy, on a quest to land a famous wedding planner for her nuptials. she sets up to meet a famous wedding organizer to help. However, things get complicated when organizer is murdered.
Half of characters (who are all lovable and funny)carryover and the rest are introduced as part of solving the murder mystery.
I did not find the fourth book as enjoyable as the previous three books. I didn’t find new layers to the carryover characters nor did I see them evolve. The new characters did not evolve in my opinion. The new character I liked most was the French chef, the audio performance of this chef had me laughing! focused a bit too much on Maddy's story. Was hoping for more Baby Cakes role in book. Baby Cakes and Hannah continue to be favorite characters of the series.
I look forward to reading the fifth book in the series.
Lastly,, I loved the recipes at the end of the book.