fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2022

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When her long lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo. It’s Christmastime in Shady Palms, but ...
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Summary of 346 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
lighthearted 68%
funny 48%
adventurous 22%
emotional 16%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
tense 5%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.68

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