The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

The Golden Spoon

Jessa Maxwell

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

Only Murders in the Building meets The Maid in this darkly beguiling locked-room mystery where someone turns up dead on the set of TV’s hottest baking competition—perfect for fans of Nita Prose, Richard Osman, and Anthony Horowitz.Every summer for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
lighthearted 34%
tense 30%
dark 26%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
emotional 7%
relaxing 5%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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