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noa_27moony's review against another edition
didn’t know what to expect with this title but i was very entertained if a bit disappointed that jake wasn’t a man in a gay relationship but oh well
breckenridge's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
rynflynn12's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
motherbird76's review against another edition
mysterious
3.0
I won a copy of this book from Goodreads. I’m excited to offer it in my little free library. It’s a Kenzington Cozy mystery. Story was ok! but cozy mysteries aren’t really my thing. Contains a recipe but not for the title food item? Disappointing.
kimdavishb's review against another edition
5.0
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PIE is the sixth book in the Death by Chocolate Mysteries by Sarah Graves. While I have read none in this series before (and I’ll be starting with the first one to catch up now!) I was completely engrossed with this book from the very page. The author does an admirable job in making this easy to read as a standalone. Besides an intriguing current day murder to solve, there’s shocking backstory pertaining to the protagonist, Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree, that might prove fatal to her. It definitely grabbed my attention while never detracting from the main thread of the plotline.
Ms. Graves writes a compelling tale filled with competing chocolate bakeries, an art festival, emotional family issues, and murder. There are clues for the armchair detective to follow, red herrings to throw you off the scent, and plenty of suspects to choose from. With humor to lighten the story, I loved the repartee between Jake and her best friend and business partner, Ellie. Together they not only concoct tempting treats, but somehow fall into zany antics while hunting down the killer. With a hair-raising reveal, the various threads of the subplots align in one highly satisfying conclusion.
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ms. Graves writes a compelling tale filled with competing chocolate bakeries, an art festival, emotional family issues, and murder. There are clues for the armchair detective to follow, red herrings to throw you off the scent, and plenty of suspects to choose from. With humor to lighten the story, I loved the repartee between Jake and her best friend and business partner, Ellie. Together they not only concoct tempting treats, but somehow fall into zany antics while hunting down the killer. With a hair-raising reveal, the various threads of the subplots align in one highly satisfying conclusion.
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
beccathul's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Not a ground breaking book by any means but a comfy cozy mystery. Major 80s/90s vibes Murder mysteries, which I went through a phase of reading so this was just so fun.
Not a ground breaking book by any means but a comfy cozy mystery. Major 80s/90s vibes Murder mysteries, which I went through a phase of reading so this was just so fun.
deanapotter's review against another edition
4.0
It’s art festival time in the charming island village of Eastport, Maine. Jake and Ellie are gearing up for the tourist and all the sweet things that they will want at the Chocolate Moose this year, the girls have some competition on their hands when a new bakery moves its way into town. Poaching patrons from the shop is not cool. Ellie decides to give the shop owner, Brad, a piece of her mind. However, the next day Brad is found dead, and all the evidence is pointing straight at Ellie. Jake and Ellie no, it’s only a matter of time, and in the meanwhile, they jump through hoops to find out who the real culprit is.
I always love a trip to the cozy little town of Eastport Maine. Jake and her family are a trip. That's putting it lightly in the best way I possibly can. Jake and Ellie are loyal to one another that is for sure. The fact that they go to extreme links to press the truth will have you shaking your head and laughing all at the same time. Sarah Graves has once again given us an entertaining small town cozy with a lot of family and drama twisted in the mystery. I will say there’s a lot going on in the story, but there are many things that are going to make you laugh that is for sure.
I always love a trip to the cozy little town of Eastport Maine. Jake and her family are a trip. That's putting it lightly in the best way I possibly can. Jake and Ellie are loyal to one another that is for sure. The fact that they go to extreme links to press the truth will have you shaking your head and laughing all at the same time. Sarah Graves has once again given us an entertaining small town cozy with a lot of family and drama twisted in the mystery. I will say there’s a lot going on in the story, but there are many things that are going to make you laugh that is for sure.