Armed with the nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted Dachshund, Longanisa, Lila takes on this tasty, twisted case and soon finds her own neck on the chopping block…. They feature an amateur sleuth, small town setting, crime or violence off-the-page, and oftentimes a device or gimmick, like a hobby, interest, or pet that becomes an important feature. Cozy mysteries were popularized by Agatha Christie, queen of the mystery genre. Its got enough mystery to be compelling and enough cosey to be mindless. ARSENIC AND ADOBO is a cozy mystery by a Filipino-American author. Manansala Narrated by: Danice Cabanela Series Tita Rosies Kitchen Mystery, Book 1 Critic Reviews. With the cops treating her like she's the one and only suspect, and the shady landlord looking to finally kick the Macapagal family out and resell the storefront, Lila's left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation. This is a perfect read for these Covid times. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. With the cops treating her like she’s the one and only suspect, and the shady landlord looking to finally kick the Macapagal family out and resell the storefront, Lila’s left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation.The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes - one that might just be killer. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case. Arsenic and Adobo also works as a story about fresh starts and the value of friends who are like family. This novel is described as a cute cozy read and the first. This was a selection for the Book of the Month Subscription Service. She’s tasked with saving her Tita Rosie’s failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. Today Im reviewing Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes-one that might just be killer….

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