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Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

26 reviews

caseythereader's review against another edition

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funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

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emelynreads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A cozy light-hearted read that even my non Filipino husband enjoyed reading! This was the first book I read in the serious and even though I could catch hints of the other books, it wasn't necessary for me to have read them prior. I was fully hungry throughout the book and laughed/gasped out loud a few times (my mom did too). I loved this book for connecting me to my culture and all the niche experiences within a Filipino family captured so entertainingly. The recipes at the end were a nice treat.

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auudrey's review

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lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

3.0

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theblushbookworm's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? No

4.0

I really like Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mysteries for their lighthearted simplicity. In “Blackmail and Bibingka”, Lila’s cousin Ronnie is back in Shady Palms, becoming the latest Macapagal ensnared in a murder investigation. Lila remains ever nosy and inserts herself into the investigation with lots of snarky judgement towards her cousin. I always enjoy the humor in this series, though sometimes it’s a little cringe for my taste (looking at you Adeena), and “Blackmail and Bibingka” is back to a lighter humor and topic like “Arsenic and Adobo”. I listened to this book as an audiobook and listening really brought the characters to life, especially Tita Rosie, Lola Flor, and the Calendar Crew. These mysteries are perfect for a reading slump or someone trying to get into reading!

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