Reviews

Homicide and Halo-Halo, by Mia P. Manansala

mchllchng's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-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

2.5

The writing style was a little juvenile for me especially since the narrator is supposed to be 25. The narration read a little cheesy sometimes.

idkcatherine's review against another edition

funny mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

bookhobbit's review against another edition

3.0

It's a cozy, gentle culinary mystery that sneaks some therapy up on you when you're not looking.

aprica's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse

kellkell0's review against another edition

5.0

I think this is the first cozy I have read that comes with trigger warnings at the beginning. Through Lila, Mia P. Manansala shows us a more realistic portrayal of a main character’s life is like after catching a murderer. As someone that is not a stranger to anxiety, Lila’s feelings and reactions are spot on. The mystery is intriguing, and Manansala does well with building relationships.

I needed this book during the pandemic. We follow Lila through her lows, but since it is a cozy, we get to see her rise again. I cannot recommend this series enough.

kaytay35235's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

huntea's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.25

bluebook08's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

kyapw's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

Yeah wasn't into to this one really. Took forever to get through the last 4% of this. I was sitting at 96% for the longest.

anisamad's review

emotional hopeful informative 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

3.5