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Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up!
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Did I ever think that I'd be reading about murder pies? Nope. But the moment I heard a fellow book blogger mention this series on her blog the other week, it sounded like something I'd love to read and for the most part, it was just what I wanted! There's a lot that happens in this and while the elements of the romantic variety occasionally distracted me from the murder pie-filled plot, the author did a fine job of weaving the storylines together and having it contribute to growth in the MC's arc.
Daisy is such a great character and so easy to root for! She has been through so much from a young age with the loss of her mother and the complete deterioration (and ultimately the loss) of her father to drugs and alcohol. The three constants in her life are Penny, her pie mobile and trailer, Zoe, her adorable attention-loving doggo, and Pie. Lots and lots of Pie. Lovingly crafted, wickedly delicious, magic-infused pies that can give you strength, bring you clarity, help you study, make you fall in love or... Kill you. After all, variety is the spice of life, right?
Content/Trigger Warnings:
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murder, death of family members (cancer and murder), physical abuse, infidelity (side character), drug and alcohol addictions (recounted), misogynist remarks, sexismDid I ever think that I'd be reading about murder pies? Nope. But the moment I heard a fellow book blogger mention this series on her blog the other week, it sounded like something I'd love to read and for the most part, it was just what I wanted! There's a lot that happens in this and while the elements of the romantic variety occasionally distracted me from the murder pie-filled plot, the author did a fine job of weaving the storylines together and having it contribute to growth in the MC's arc.
Daisy is such a great character and so easy to root for! She has been through so much from a young age with the loss of her mother and the complete deterioration (and ultimately the loss) of her father to drugs and alcohol. The three constants in her life are Penny, her pie mobile and trailer, Zoe, her adorable attention-loving doggo, and Pie. Lots and lots of Pie. Lovingly crafted, wickedly delicious, magic-infused pies that can give you strength, bring you clarity, help you study, make you fall in love or... Kill you. After all, variety is the spice of life, right?