Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal by Raquel V. Reyes - 2 Stars!


A trip to Miriam's parents in Punta Cana becomes a hunt for a possible property saboteur. But before Miriam can begin to uncover the person damaging the vacation rentals her parents manage, she’s called away to Puerto Rico to film a Three Kings Day special. Then, she finds an anonymous personal gift on her doorstep on New Year's Eve. Luckily, her BFF, Alma, and their friend Jorge are in town to keep her distracted between filming cultural segments for the network. But the fun comes to a halt when Jorge's telenovela heartthrob novio goes missing. And there is something worrisome about Alma's new boyfriend. Can Miriam figure out what's going on before it's too late?
This was an interesting cozy mystery. I like the main character and how she tries to help her friends and family when something is wrong. Puerto Rico was described very well, and I felt like I was there as I was reading. The political problems in Puerto Rico were accentuated more than the actual mystery. I read cozy mysteries for the escape, and the puzzles within the plots. I love reading about the different places and characters. Politics has no place in a cozy mystery because it stops the plot and takes time away from what makes them enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

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