chaptersofchase 's review for:

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

3.5

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The Golden Spoon {partner}

Genre: Cozy Mystery
Trope: Locked Room
Format: 📖
Pub Date:  3.7.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5

"Back when I was young, I remember thinking older people were practically a different species. Now I realize we are always the same inside; it's just the packaging that changes."

First and foremost, do not go into The Golden Spoon hungry. I was fasting while reading most of this book, leaving me ravenous and craving a giant piece of cake. So, ensure you have ample snacks nearby because you'll want to dig into something sweet and savory while reading this fun mystery!

Through no fault but my own, I didn't realize that The Golden Spoon is a cozy mystery. But, in my opinion, there wasn't much mystery. Everything involving the book's mystery aspect happened in the last 10%. Sure, in the beginning, we know someone has died, and it isn't from natural causes; but the reader drifts away from that scene and doesn't return until the last bit.

As is standard with a cast of characters, there were a few moments of trying to figure out who was who. But, the author made it a lot easier by supplying us with a character glossier through a news article discussing the upcoming bake-off. I made sure to flag this page to quickly return to it when I needed to orientate myself with characters. It added a nice touch to the story.

My most significant complaint is that The Golden Spoon is FULL of delicious-sounding recipes, but not a single recipe was included in this book. If a book is written about cooking/baking, then at least one recipe should be included. If one had been included, I would have made it just for this review.

🍴 Don't go into this book hungry
🎥 Hulu adaptation coming
📝 Character Glossary
🥸 Unique & quirky characters
👩🏽‍🍳 Needed to include recipes

I recommend reading The Golden Spoon if you enjoy cozy mysteries and are entertained by cooking shows!


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