A review by carolsnotebook
Fatal Fried Rice by Vivien Chien

3.0

Aside from finding the body, Lana doesn’t have much of a connection to the case, which makes her “snooping” a little awkward. Why do the people she questions tell her anything, aside from her reputation maybe? And why does Detective Bishop seem so convinced Lana’s guilty? The plot fits together well, although the solution is a little weak.

Lana is a fun character, smart, a little reckless, caring. Her usual Watson is her roommate Megan, who was working a bit too much this time around, leaving Lana with another friend, Kimmy, as back-up. I love how Lana’s friends and family rally around her, even though they may grouse and grumble about her involvement. The characters are a blast to spend time with; they are the reason I keep coming back to the series.

Fatal Fried Rice was a quick, enjoyable read. It’s fun and light and made me want to order Chinese take-out.