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A review by brookeblogs
The Big Chili by Julia Buckley
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I bought this cozy several years ago and it has been sitting on my shelf...it was selected this month for Cozy Escape Book Club, and I was excited to finally pick it up. I was not disappointed! This first-in-a-series cozy is well-written with characters you like right away. The town of Pine Haven is picture-perfect...except for the murder, that is.
Lilah has found her niche in the catering world - providing delicious dishes prepared secretly so no one knows you didn't cook it yourself. That's all fine until someone dies eating one of these dishes...the author did a great job at concealing the murderer. I wasn't fully sure of who it was until close to the reveal. I am planning to read more in the series - I want to see how Lilah's career develops, as well as her relationship with Jay Parker.
As a warning, there are a few curse words in this as well as some romance/kissing, more than in typical cozies.
I'm sharing my honest review; not influenced in any way.
Lilah has found her niche in the catering world - providing delicious dishes prepared secretly so no one knows you didn't cook it yourself. That's all fine until someone dies eating one of these dishes...the author did a great job at concealing the murderer. I wasn't fully sure of who it was until close to the reveal. I am planning to read more in the series - I want to see how Lilah's career develops, as well as her relationship with Jay Parker.
As a warning, there are a few curse words in this as well as some romance/kissing, more than in typical cozies.
I'm sharing my honest review; not influenced in any way.