Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

124 reviews

astralfeline's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Read this for book club this month and it was truly the perfect book club read. There's so many different trails and crumbs to try to figure out the mystery and I adored all the characters throughout the journey. The plot twist at the end wasn't expected though I had my suspicions. I loved the writing style and how humorous it was. I don't think I've read a book that has made me laugh this much throughout the ENTIRE book in a long time. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

passionatereader78's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a fun read! I love Vera Wong! She's the auntie we love, but hate to see stop by because we know she tells it like it is.  Jesse is one of my favorite writers.  This was a refreshing mystery.  I enjoyed the ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

inthebrineydeep's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Murder

kimveach's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

After recently reading some "heavier" books, this book was a delightful change.  I loved this quirky, cozy mystery.  Vera Wong is a delightful character, as were all her suspects.  A bonus was that I felt like I was back in San Francisco.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Murder, Terminal illness, Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Medical trauma

k8lynn's review

emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Adored this book. I want Vera as my grandmother♥️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Grief

bookscatcoffee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I never realized my desire to be adopted into a found family by an elder Chinese tea connoisseur until I read this book!  The writing is delectable!  The characters are fully formed and complex.  It kept me guessing, and I enjoyed the ride!  Definitely worth reading!  5 stars

Cozy mystery with diverse characters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting

thatsssorachael's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Murder

Moderate: Grief, Violence, and Bullying

Minor: Death of parent

amberinpieces's review

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Cursing

Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Grief, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

kailiyahknight's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Cursing, Death, Drug use, and Stalking

kappafrog's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Vera was so funny! I loved reading the chapters from her perspective. Some of the other POV characters were less developed, especially Riki. The story was at its best in the Vera chapters. I really liked Emma and Julia too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, Medical content, Pregnancy, Dementia, Violence, Grief, Vomit, Gaslighting, Blood, Cursing, and Infidelity