Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. ReyesMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
In Coral Shores, Miami, Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith wakes up to find a corpse in her front yard. Then, her mother-in-law puts her in charge of the Women’s Club annual gala. Miriam and her girlfriends spice up the gala with Caribbean food trucks and a calypso band. While visiting the country club, they hear an argument between the head chef and the club’s manager. Not long after, the chef falls to his death at the bottom of the grand staircase. Can Miriam figure out the truth before she gets stewed?
This was an interesting cozy mystery with a main character that was a refreshing change from the norm. She spoke both Spanish and English, and I liked seeing the different foods and aspects of Latin culture showcased. The plot was intricate, and I felt that there were too many suspects. I became confused at the end during the big reveal. Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.
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