Here is a description of this book from the publisher:
"Daisy Ellery’s pies have a secret ingredient: The magical ability to avenge women done wrong by men. But Daisy finds herself on the receiving end in Misha Popp’s cozy series debut, a sweet-as-buttercream treat for fans of Ellery Adams and Mary Maxwell.
The first time Daisy Ellery killed a man with a pie, it was an accident. Now, it’s her calling. Daisy bakes sweet vengeance into her pastries, which she and her dog Zoe deliver to the men who’ve done dirty deeds to the town’s women. But if she can’t solve the one crime that’s not of her own baking, she’ll be out of the pie pan and into the oven."
So you see from the description that our prortagonist bakes murder pies. This is not how a typical cozy works even paranormal cozies. So if you are someone who prefers the classic formula of a cozy, this is not likely to work for you. This book also include swearing and dark themes (most specifically domestic abuse).
I enjoy reading all sorts of genres and I've always loved books with magical elements. So this book worked well for me. It felt like more of a thriller than anything else, a magical realism thriller? Well in any case, I don't think it really needs a label. The concept was interesting, the first few pages drew me in and the story had a nice resolution and room for growth.
4 out of 5 Stars. I hope the series continues, I look forward to book 2!
Oh the pie baking scenes made my mouth water--and there are recipes in the back.
Thanks very much to #NetGalley for the ARC of this book! All the opinions are my own!
Here is a Gluten Free pot pie I made recently! Premade dough is key for my pie making skills (ie I don't have any pie making skills!)
