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A review by one_more_book
Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
What a fun cozy mystery! It's filled with believable characters, humor, and it's definitely "cheesy" - but that just adds to the charm of the book and ties in with both the title and series. This is book #1 of the Grilled Cheese Mysteries and it fed my love of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Carly, following the death of her husband, returned to her hometown in Vermont to fulfill her dream of owning a grilled cheese sandwich shop. Her sleazy landlord gives her an eviction notice and the same night, he is murdered behind her restaurant. Don, the small town reporter with high hopes and big dreams, talks her into helping solve the murder, much to the chagrin of the police chief.
There are some great twists, turns, and unexpected scenes that just add to the "cheesiness".
Carly, following the death of her husband, returned to her hometown in Vermont to fulfill her dream of owning a grilled cheese sandwich shop. Her sleazy landlord gives her an eviction notice and the same night, he is murdered behind her restaurant. Don, the small town reporter with high hopes and big dreams, talks her into helping solve the murder, much to the chagrin of the police chief.
There are some great twists, turns, and unexpected scenes that just add to the "cheesiness".