A review by maritay918
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was pretty good for a cozy mystery. I was dead wrong about the murderer, so that’s always good when I haven’t figured it out by the reveal. 

Lila did get on my nerves a bit but I do understand why she was like she was. Just would have liked a little more character development for her. The Aunties were insufferable but I had to chuckle because I got them too! 

I will say I think some of the humor seemed forced.  But otherwise, solid read. 
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