A review by meaghanslibrary
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

This is a low 3.5. I am rounding up because I loved reading about a fellow Filipino family. I haven’t read a book like this before. I found the portrayal of the Titas and cousins very realistic. Also the food descriptions had my mouth watering and I liked the inclusion of recipes at the back of the book.

The reason for the low-ish rating: The book was a bit predictable and I do wish there was more love triangle drama. I hope to read that in future books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, Medical trauma, Drug use, and Grief

Minor: Body shaming and Domestic abuse