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Homicide and Halo-Halo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #2)
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I had some trepidation about the series after reading the first book and wanted to give the author another chance with the follow up.
As with the first book, I really loved so many things: representation, strong female storylines, an openness to discuss mental health, education on different cultures and some laugh out loud moments with how well written these women are.
Unfortunately, I struggled with the same things in this book that I did with the first book. I have a really hard time suspending belief that the police would be so collaborative on a murder case with regular people. It really irks me. I also wanted the author to change up the formula a little bit. This read almost exactly like the first book (except with a murder taking place in a different setting). I was hoping for a little more.
Overall, there is a lot to enjoy and I encourage anyone to read it and see for yourself. I wish the author nothing but success.
Thank you to @letstalkbookspromo and Berkley Books for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 01/27/2022
Publication Date: 02/08/2022
As with the first book, I really loved so many things: representation, strong female storylines, an openness to discuss mental health, education on different cultures and some laugh out loud moments with how well written these women are.
Unfortunately, I struggled with the same things in this book that I did with the first book. I have a really hard time suspending belief that the police would be so collaborative on a murder case with regular people. It really irks me. I also wanted the author to change up the formula a little bit. This read almost exactly like the first book (except with a murder taking place in a different setting). I was hoping for a little more.
Overall, there is a lot to enjoy and I encourage anyone to read it and see for yourself. I wish the author nothing but success.
Thank you to @letstalkbookspromo and Berkley Books for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 01/27/2022
Publication Date: 02/08/2022
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December 5, 2021
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December 5, 2021
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December 5, 2021
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January 25, 2022
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January 25, 2022
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January 27, 2022
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January 27, 2022
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May 13, 2022 10:20AM
I agree with your point on the cops. We are supposed to believe the PD doesn't care about a homicide or crime at all, but this one detective does. He solves crime by relying on the gossip of the small town...solely and never real clues.
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