tarabwrites's review against another edition
4.0
These books are just fun. They are enjoyable and deep enough you dont know immediately the outcome. There is a plenty of humor and plenty of enchanting moments. I will read all of these over the next few months because each character just gains more depth.
andreac713's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
4.0
Pros:
I feel that this book was more realistic for me. Having the police say Hannah should not investigate matters. Having Hannah realize she needs to get some safety training also was a major improvement to me.
I like seeing the sisters bond over helping others and begin to become friends. It’s a slow process with them which makes it realistic and a bit inspiring. Some people would just have backed away but they both keep making small efforts which lead to progress.
Cons:
I do love the recipes being shared and I know the series is older, I wish that they had a QR code so I could save the recipes easily and maybe see pictures. Also, I know Hannah does sweets but I want to have the recipes for these other dishes mentioned like the stuffed mushrooms or stroganoff.
I feel that this book was more realistic for me. Having the police say Hannah should not investigate matters. Having Hannah realize she needs to get some safety training also was a major improvement to me.
I like seeing the sisters bond over helping others and begin to become friends. It’s a slow process with them which makes it realistic and a bit inspiring. Some people would just have backed away but they both keep making small efforts which lead to progress.
Cons:
I do love the recipes being shared and I know the series is older, I wish that they had a QR code so I could save the recipes easily and maybe see pictures. Also, I know Hannah does sweets but I want to have the recipes for these other dishes mentioned like the stuffed mushrooms or stroganoff.
dmnich's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ravenousrose's review against another edition
2.0
Fun enough, but too predictable for my taste. And some of the plot points were just dumb - completely ignoring how life (and HIPPA) works. I mean, really? She manages to make her whole living selling baked goods and coffee and still gets to play detective on the side, and NO ONE says a word when she blatantly breaks the damn law to “solve crimes”? The main reason for the rating is because there were several parts of the book that did NOT age well - with terms, references, and opinions that aren’t really pc anymore. I could possibly have overlooked them for a better quality story, but not this one. By chapter 5, I didn’t even care how it ended anymore. I just couldn’t get attached to the characters.
chrissaay's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse and Murder
mfabiano726's review against another edition
Hannah is the head judge in the first annual, Lake Eden bake off. On the second day of the competition, one of the other judges (Coach Boyd Watson) is murdered. Hannah works with her sister, Andrea, to find out who the murderer is.