Review: Cute Funny Murder Mystery
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2014
Cute and funny aren't the adjectives normally used to describe a murder mystery, but that's exactly how I felt about this book. Lexy is a sweet young woman who owns a bakery shop. She is surrounded by a supportive group of women that include her best friend, Cassie, and her grandmother, Nans, as well as Nans's three friends. They all do what they can to help Lexy when she is the number one suspect in a criminal case that involves the murder of her ex-boyfriend, Kevin.When Lexy is informed by homicide detective, Jack Perillo, that her ex-boyfriend died after eating poisoned cupcakes from her shop, she doesn't know what to do. Lexy's bakery is closed until the police finish searching and analyzing the contents within the shop to determine if there is any evidence that may incriminate her or give them clues about the murder case. Lexy wants to hurry up and find the real killer so that she can re-open her bakery and no longer be considered a suspect. While trying to solve the murder case, Lexy develops a crush on Jack who also happens to be her next door neighbor.There were parts of the book that I thought were funny. I liked the main character Lexy. She's a single woman who is trying to run a successful business. She has positive people in her life who genuinely care about her. She also has a fondness for high heels and loves taking care of her adorable dog, Sprinkles. Sometimes Lexy makes foolish decisions, but it adds to the drama. The book is fairly short and I got through it quickly. It's a light breezy read.