Happy Wednesday Reader Friends, and Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift!
I’m so happy to be today’s stop for Katie Oliver’s Cyanide and Sensibility book tour! You might remember this cover from my cover reveal post a while ago. This is the third in her Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery and I’ve been enjoying this series so much! Scroll for my review!
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Murder is on the menu and Phaedra Brighton is called on to serve up justice in the latest Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery.
While Phaedra Brighton might not have a Mr. Darcy (yet), she’s quite content with her loving family and loyal cat. Phaedra’s sister Hannah is the Jane to her Elizabeth, and Phaedra is ecstatic that Hannah has decided to move home for her next adventure—opening a business.
All of Laurel Springs is out in full force to celebrate the grand unveiling of Hannah’s new patisserie, Tout de Sweet, including local celebrity Rachel Brandon. Hannah is a master of her craft, with confections so divine, one bite will make you think you’ve died and gone to heaven.
Of course, you never want that to happen literally.
When one of Hannah’s famous dark chocolate cupcakes sends Rachel’s assistant to the hospital with poisoning, Hannah begs for Phaedra’s help to save her reputation and budding business. But Phaedra has more questions than answers: Who was the cupcake actually meant for? And how far is the culprit willing to go to take their target off the menu—permanently?
My Review:
I think this is my favorite of the series so far. The mystery is compelling and I love Phaedra’s determination to find justice. While in the previous two mysteries Phaedra had a personal stake in solving the mysteries, in this one the crimes hit even closer to home and I think that made this a stronger story overall.
One of my favorite things about this series is that Phaedra is so completely herself, and has so much confidence in her intelligence and her abilities. In this book, we do see some insecurities surrounding a romantic partner (I’m trying to avoid spoilers!) and I think that gives her so much more depth. As for the romance…I have so many feelings! I feel like there are two men low-key vying for her heart and I’m definitely Team Morelli. Sorry not sorry.
If you love Jane Austen, cozy mysteries, and strong female sleuths, you will enjoy this series!
PRAISE FOR CYANIDE AND SENSIBILITY
- “This is the first book I have read in the Jane Austen Tea Society series, but it won’t be my last…If you enjoy cozy mysteries, then this is a book you will enjoy.”— Book Looks by Lisa
- “The book is filled with great characters and a fun, twisty plot. Highly recommend.”— Cara Putnam, author of Come What May
- 5 STARS— Gwendalyn’s Books
PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | PUBLISHER | BOOKSHOP | BOOKBUB | GOODREADS
Happy Reading!!
The Bookish Bird 