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Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

theangrylibrarian's review against another edition

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funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

mystique_reads's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

spacem0nkeyyy's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

hank22's review against another edition

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3.0

Loved the food and culture aspects of this read—didn’t like the main character or the mystery part of it. I don’t think “cozy” mysteries are my thing.

irislise's review against another edition

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funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

hnorton18's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book! It’s the perfect combination of cozy and fun mixed with suspense. I listened to the audiobook for this and it literally had me gasping out loud.

aespaldon24's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

A fun light mystery with Filipino representation. Found it to be entertaining for the most part but not groundbreaking. Will probably listen to the second one as well. Enjoyed the audio version of this. 

bibliobaggins_'s review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

sarafaye's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

carole888's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

A culinary cozy mystery, the first of Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series. It moves quickly, and is a light, quirky read, also predictable, but fun.