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William Morrow Paperbacks (2016), 368 pages
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Rosie "Aunty" Lee--feisty widow, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore's best-loved home cooking restaurant--is back in another delectable, witty mystery set in Singapore. Slightly hobbled by a twisted ankle, crime-solving restaurateur Aunty Lee begrudgingly agrees to take a rest from running her famous café, Aunty Lee's Delights, and turns over operations to her friend and new business partner Cherril. The café serves as a meeting place for an animal rescue society that Cherril once supported. They were forced to dissolve three years earlier after a British expat killed the puppy she'd adopted, sparking a firestorm of scandal. The expat, Allison Fitzgerald, left Singapore in disgrace, but has returned with an ax to grind (and a lawsuit). At the café one afternoon, Cherril receives word that Allison has been found dead in her hotel--and foul play is suspected. When a veterinarian, who was also involved in the scandal, is found dead, suspicion soon falls on the animal activists. What started with an internet witch hunt has ended in murder--and in a tightly knit, law-and-order society like Singapore, everyone is on edge. Before anyone else gets hurt--and to save her business--Aunty Lee must get to the bottom of what really happened three years earlier, and figure out who is to be trusted in this tangled web of scandal and lies.… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member FictionZeal
I liked the character of Aunty Lee. She’s like one of those family members you have the utmost respect for, but at the same time, she has the ability to embarrass you beyond belief. She’s quite a bit on the nosy side, and therefore, makes the perfect amateur sleuth. She’s the proprietor for
This is the third Aunty Lee light cozy mystery, but the first one I’ve read. I felt the mystery element stood well on its own. Aunty Lee is a remarkably clever character. I didn’t really feel as if I got to know the other main characters. Readers who have read the first and second book in the series may be more knowledgeable about them. The pacing and flow of the story were effective in keeping the attention of the reader. I enjoyed that some of their words were translated for us within the text. For example, ‘kaypoh’ means ‘busybody’. Rating: 3 out of 5.
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Aunty Lee’s Delights, a café in Singapore. The animal rescue society regularly meets there. While they’re busy discussing the return of Allison Fitzgerald, known by the society as the ‘puppy killer’, they receive word that Allison has been killed. When her sister, Vallerie, arrived to discuss the lawsuit Allison has against the society, she was still unaware of her sister death. Unable and unwilling to go back to the hotel where her sister was murdered, Vallerie allows Aunty Lee to coax her into staying at her home while the crime is being investigated.This is the third Aunty Lee light cozy mystery, but the first one I’ve read. I felt the mystery element stood well on its own. Aunty Lee is a remarkably clever character. I didn’t really feel as if I got to know the other main characters. Readers who have read the first and second book in the series may be more knowledgeable about them. The pacing and flow of the story were effective in keeping the attention of the reader. I enjoyed that some of their words were translated for us within the text. For example, ‘kaypoh’ means ‘busybody’. Rating: 3 out of 5.
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LibraryThing member delphimo
A new series set in Singapore about a widow and amateur detective and restaurant owner. Ovidio Yu does a fabulous job weaving phrases of her native tongue into the story. Generous and kind Aunty Lee allows the sister of a murdered woman, Allison, to stay at her home while the police search for the
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killer. Ovidio Yu interjects delicious food and relationships into her story. The language seems simple, but I felt that Yu does this to give the reader a sense of listening to an Oriental speaking English. Aunty Lee, the main character, appears to be simple minded, especially allowing her guest such freedom. But under her simplicity lurks a cunning mind which discovers the deception. I enjoyed the book, but felt I missed too much by not having read the prior books of this series. When time permits, I hope to read the other books. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jaylia3
This is my third adventure in Singapore with Aunty Lee, a motherly sleuth who runs her own cafe and reasons through clues with a sort of food inspired philosophy. As was the case with the first two books, I enjoyed the story and characters of this one so much I was sad to have the book end. Since
The books are told from multiple points of view, with transitions handled smoothly. Auntie Lee, a wealthy widow, makes a wonderful main character. She’s highly observant, loves cooking for and being around people, is curious to the point of nosiness, and is determined to be of service, even when her “services” aren’t exactly appreciated. This episode involves animal rights activists and--of course--murder, and though Aunty Lee’s investigations should be hampered because having twisted her ankle she’s limping, Aunty Lee knows how to work with what she has and the injury really doesn’t slow her down much at all.
I read a complimentary advanced review copy of this book, supplied to me by the publisher through the website LibraryThing. Review opinions are mine.
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the books are set in Singapore they have an international multicultural cast, including characters who are Chinese, Indian, Malay, Eurasian, Filipino, European and American, which makes the stories a lot more interesting than your run of the mill cozy. There are always plenty of woven-into-the-plot tidbits about life in Singapore, including its laws, culture, family dynamics, and, of course, food, which also makes these mysteries stand out. The books are told from multiple points of view, with transitions handled smoothly. Auntie Lee, a wealthy widow, makes a wonderful main character. She’s highly observant, loves cooking for and being around people, is curious to the point of nosiness, and is determined to be of service, even when her “services” aren’t exactly appreciated. This episode involves animal rights activists and--of course--murder, and though Aunty Lee’s investigations should be hampered because having twisted her ankle she’s limping, Aunty Lee knows how to work with what she has and the injury really doesn’t slow her down much at all.
I read a complimentary advanced review copy of this book, supplied to me by the publisher through the website LibraryThing. Review opinions are mine.
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LibraryThing member MrsLee
Aunty Lee is sidelined by a strained ankle, but does that keep her from meddling when murder comes to visit? Of course not. In fact, the distraction of a murder keeps her from doing foolish things like trying to use a stepstool on top of boxes and falling, so Nina is content that Aunty Lee should
If you have read the two previous novels, you know that this one is full of Singaporean food references and lots of pondering on what makes people the way they are. Unfortunately, and possibly due to translation issues, the same thoughts seem to be presented again and again. The mystery aspect of the novel was better in this one than the first two, so perhaps the author is becoming more familiar with how to present a mystery. The characters are sometimes over the top, and dialog can be awkward to follow, but I think there is improvement.
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focus on the murder.If you have read the two previous novels, you know that this one is full of Singaporean food references and lots of pondering on what makes people the way they are. Unfortunately, and possibly due to translation issues, the same thoughts seem to be presented again and again. The mystery aspect of the novel was better in this one than the first two, so perhaps the author is becoming more familiar with how to present a mystery. The characters are sometimes over the top, and dialog can be awkward to follow, but I think there is improvement.
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LibraryThing member joannemonck
I was half way through this book before it became interesting. I did enjoy the food references and aunty lee's personality but the "murder" was a little too easy to figure out. Aunty Lee's tolerance of Valerie was ridiculous- anyone would have thrown her out long ago.
LibraryThing member Kellswitch
Rosie “Aunty” Lee—feisty widow, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore’s best-loved home cooking restaurant—is back in another delectable, witty mystery set in Singapore.
This is the third book in the Singaproean Mystery series and the first one that I have read and while I was aware
As a rule in cozy mysteries the mystery itself is rarely the most important part of the story, the characters and settings are and this is certainly true in this case.
Aunty Lee is a riot with a big heart, a quick mind and sees nothing wrong with being openly nosy to the nth degree and interfering in peoples lives, she always means well and at least in this book, she always seems to be right.
Of the secondary characters, Nina, her foreign domestic helper and friend was the only one I felt a strong connection to but I still enjoyed most of them and want to learn more about them.
I found the authors characterization of Westerners hilarious if a bit overly cartoony and a bit distracting.
As for the setting, I can't say that I got a strong sense of Singapore as a county but I do feel that I got at least a taste of it's culture and sense of community on a small local scale and I would love to learn more.
As I said above, you don't read cozies for a tight, intense mystery and in this case if the author took the mystery out entirely and just told stories of Aunty Lee and her restaurant I would love that and read the heck out of those books.
This book was a BLAST and I am so looking forward to reading the others in this series.
This is the third book in the Singaproean Mystery series and the first one that I have read and while I was aware
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that there were background stories and such that I was missing out on this in no way interfered with my ability to enjoy this book on it's own or in following who was who.As a rule in cozy mysteries the mystery itself is rarely the most important part of the story, the characters and settings are and this is certainly true in this case.
Aunty Lee is a riot with a big heart, a quick mind and sees nothing wrong with being openly nosy to the nth degree and interfering in peoples lives, she always means well and at least in this book, she always seems to be right.
Of the secondary characters, Nina, her foreign domestic helper and friend was the only one I felt a strong connection to but I still enjoyed most of them and want to learn more about them.
I found the authors characterization of Westerners hilarious if a bit overly cartoony and a bit distracting.
As for the setting, I can't say that I got a strong sense of Singapore as a county but I do feel that I got at least a taste of it's culture and sense of community on a small local scale and I would love to learn more.
As I said above, you don't read cozies for a tight, intense mystery and in this case if the author took the mystery out entirely and just told stories of Aunty Lee and her restaurant I would love that and read the heck out of those books.
This book was a BLAST and I am so looking forward to reading the others in this series.
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LibraryThing member peggy.s
In this series, Aunty Lee is a great character – a feisty, older woman who owns and runs a small restaurant in Singapore. This spritely, noisy woman somehow manages to find herself involved in mysterious deaths. This is the third book in the series. I read the first one – and, to be honest,
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didn’t really like it. I won this book through the LibraryThing Early Review readers program – so felt obligated to read it. I did like it better than the first one. There is a mystery that could have several solutions and a cast of characters that are believable –some you like, some you don’t. My main problem with the first one was that it was all conversation – and very little action. This one also is mainly conversation, but there is a little more action. All in all, it is a pretty good light mystery – a nice, cozy read. Show Less
LibraryThing member brangwinn
I read several reader reviews calling Aunty Lee novels “cozy” and that describes the story perfectly. Oh, yum, I wish lived close to Aunty Lee’s restaurant to try some of her delicious food. I’d also love to meet all her Singapore friends. This is the first Aunty Lee novel I have read and I
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had not trouble. Not a lot of background information is needed. If you are an aficionado of mysteries involving food, add this series to your list. Show Less
LibraryThing member kcaroth1
Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge by Ovidia Yu is a wonderful cozy mystery set in Singapore. Aunty Lee runs a small restaurant where she is able to enjoy reinventing recipes while feeding friends and neighbors. This also gives her the opportunity to "untangle" people and their relationships. In this
This is a quick easy read that is very enjoyable.
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case, it is the murder of an English woman who has returned to stir up trouble after leaving the country 5 years ago. Despite seeming to be a bumbling, nosy old woman, Aunty has a sharp mind, and the local police respect her insight. Her foreign helper, Nina, is equally smart, and they make a great pair. This is a quick easy read that is very enjoyable.
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LibraryThing member TaKeara
This is the first Aunty Lee book I've read and had been so looking forward to reading a new author. Unfortunately I wasn't missing anything not reading it, now I don't know if it's all of Ovidia Yu's books or just this one but it was so slow and way to detailed as to call some of it overdone.
It
I usually enjoy cozy mysteries, including those with food and recipes in them but this one just focused to much on the food. I also think that it would have been a good idea to include what some of the foods were.
All in all it just wasn't at all appealing to me and I would not recommend it to anyone nor would I purchase another of these books.
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didn't even begin to get interesting until after page 250! The only reason I continued to read the book is that I don't feel you can truly give a review without reading the entire book.I usually enjoy cozy mysteries, including those with food and recipes in them but this one just focused to much on the food. I also think that it would have been a good idea to include what some of the foods were.
All in all it just wasn't at all appealing to me and I would not recommend it to anyone nor would I purchase another of these books.
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LibraryThing member bah195
They say good things come to those who wait and boy it that true with this book. I won Ovidia Yu's book Aunty Lee's Chilled revenge from the February Library Thing Giveaway. I didn't receive it until June.
Aunty Lee's Chilled revenge is about a British expat who killed a puppy she adopted that
Allison is found dead in her hotel room and foul play is suspected. When the veterinarian, who was also involved in the scandal is found dead suspicion falls on the animal activists. What started with an internet witch hunt has ended in murder.
This book is the third in the Aunty Lee series and you don't need to read the first two to enjoy this one. This is a great cozy type mystery with the beloved titled character of Aunty Lee, a feisty widow, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore's best loved home-cooking restaurant. I can't wait to read Ovida Yu's other book in this series.
Aunty Lee's Chilled revenge is about a British expat who killed a puppy she adopted that
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sparked a firestorm of a scandal. The expat, Allison Fitzgerald, left Singapore in disgrace but has returned three years later with an ax to grind( and a lawsuit).Allison is found dead in her hotel room and foul play is suspected. When the veterinarian, who was also involved in the scandal is found dead suspicion falls on the animal activists. What started with an internet witch hunt has ended in murder.
This book is the third in the Aunty Lee series and you don't need to read the first two to enjoy this one. This is a great cozy type mystery with the beloved titled character of Aunty Lee, a feisty widow, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore's best loved home-cooking restaurant. I can't wait to read Ovida Yu's other book in this series.
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LibraryThing member dalexander
A pleasant low key mystery. A mixture of "who dun-it" with the food and culture of Singapore. Although I determined the identity of the victim rather early on, I still enjoyed the rest of the book. It was a unique combination of topics I like : mystery , food and animals.
LibraryThing member PamelaBarrett
Rose “Aunty Lee” is the owner of Aunty Lee’s Delights a famous Café in Singapore. She loves cooking, and feeding people and over the years she has become well known for her wholesome delicious food, and also for a talent for solving murders. In Chilled Revenge, murder is on the menu when an
This was my first introduction to Ovidia Yu’s Singaporean Mystery series and I enjoyed the taste. It’s an entertaining story that has more than one mystery to visit while you find out what really happened in that hotel. Good read for mystery lovers and foodies alike. 4 stars.
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ex-pat named Allison Fitzgerald is found dead in her hotel room. Allison had recently returned to Singapore because the last time she was there she was vilified (rightfully so) for putting a rescue puppy to sleep without returning it to the rescuers. The list of suspects is long, and Aunty Lee wants to solve this murder because the people she cares about were entangled in the puppy case.This was my first introduction to Ovidia Yu’s Singaporean Mystery series and I enjoyed the taste. It’s an entertaining story that has more than one mystery to visit while you find out what really happened in that hotel. Good read for mystery lovers and foodies alike. 4 stars.
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LibraryThing member bookczuk
Set in Singapore, this cozy centers on the death of a tourist, the sister of the notorious "Puppy Killer", a British ex-pat who'd had a puppy euthanized, and caused a scandal years before. Aunty Lee, and her cast of characters, come into play because the Puppy Killer has returned (with her now
This was my first foray into Aunty Lee's world. I found the dishes and descriptions of her cafe items interesting, though had to look up each and every one to make sure I had it right, as there was no glossary to help me distinguish Katong Laksa from Cheng tng, (I read an ARC, and a glossary may be included in the final.) There were a lot of folks involved on Aunty's side of things, which took some sorting out, and not that much description of the city beyond food culture. But still, I found it interesting. These internationally set cozies are good for giving snippets of culture usually not represented in mysteries, and a series allows the reader to learn at a leisurely pace.
As to the mystery itself, it soon became obvious where the story was leading in terms of one main element. The hints in the backstory just had me rather impatient for the reveal to know I was right. There also were enough annoying characters still left that I was wishing one or two of them might be picked off instead.
I f another Aunty Lee falls into my hands, I may give it a go, but may not seek her out otherwise. Thanks to LibraryThing Early Reviewers for sending the book my way. Sorry I didn't like it more.
tags: 2016-read, advanced-reader-copy, cozy-type-mystery, early-review-librarything, made-me-look-something-up, ok-but-not-great, read, taught-me-something
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murdered-sister) to sue the people who originally brought charges, and made an internet sensation, of the case. And of course, they know Aunty Lee.This was my first foray into Aunty Lee's world. I found the dishes and descriptions of her cafe items interesting, though had to look up each and every one to make sure I had it right, as there was no glossary to help me distinguish Katong Laksa from Cheng tng, (I read an ARC, and a glossary may be included in the final.) There were a lot of folks involved on Aunty's side of things, which took some sorting out, and not that much description of the city beyond food culture. But still, I found it interesting. These internationally set cozies are good for giving snippets of culture usually not represented in mysteries, and a series allows the reader to learn at a leisurely pace.
As to the mystery itself, it soon became obvious where the story was leading in terms of one main element. The hints in the backstory just had me rather impatient for the reveal to know I was right. There also were enough annoying characters still left that I was wishing one or two of them might be picked off instead.
I f another Aunty Lee falls into my hands, I may give it a go, but may not seek her out otherwise. Thanks to LibraryThing Early Reviewers for sending the book my way. Sorry I didn't like it more.
tags: 2016-read, advanced-reader-copy, cozy-type-mystery, early-review-librarything, made-me-look-something-up, ok-but-not-great, read, taught-me-something
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LibraryThing member spfxartist
A great mystery from a new author at least new to me. I loved the way the story flowed and the characters were weaved into a memorable mystery. I found myself not only interested but also laughing alot as I read deeper. A must have for the true mystery lover.
LibraryThing member barlow304
IN the business, [Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge] would be a "cozy", a mystery where you already know that everything is going to be all right and no harm will come to the protagonist. The third book in the Aunty Lee series, Chilled Revenge takes us on a pleasant tour of Singapore and its unique
Like many mystery series, Chilled Revenge shows the effect of the use of continuing characters. As the series proceeds, readers' favorite characters must each have his or her moment, a practice that tends to bog down the story. And the reader is left to wonder exactly how many murders will the amateur detective solve in a lifetime, much less the compressed time frame of a series of books.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed the novel and feel that Ms. Yu, the author, played fair with the mystery. I was able to concoct a theory of the crime halfway through the book, but I got the answer only partly right. When the answer was revealed, I could see the breadcrumbs Ms. Yu had strewn about to lead to the correct solution.
If you're looking for a non-threatening mystery set in beautiful, status-conscious Singapore, I recommend this book.
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society, while solving the mystery of a slain English traveler.Like many mystery series, Chilled Revenge shows the effect of the use of continuing characters. As the series proceeds, readers' favorite characters must each have his or her moment, a practice that tends to bog down the story. And the reader is left to wonder exactly how many murders will the amateur detective solve in a lifetime, much less the compressed time frame of a series of books.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed the novel and feel that Ms. Yu, the author, played fair with the mystery. I was able to concoct a theory of the crime halfway through the book, but I got the answer only partly right. When the answer was revealed, I could see the breadcrumbs Ms. Yu had strewn about to lead to the correct solution.
If you're looking for a non-threatening mystery set in beautiful, status-conscious Singapore, I recommend this book.
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LibraryThing member JalenV
Cozy mysteries are one of my favorite genres. I also like it when such mysteries allow me glimpses of other countries and/cultures, so winning Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program was nice. was my introduction to the Aunty Lee Singaporean series.
Aunty Lee is
The prologue starts with an emergency at a veterinary clinic.
Aunty Lee is
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Rosie Lee, a widow with a stepson, his annoying wife, and a famous restaurant, Aunty Lee's Delights. Just now she's recovering from a twisted ankle, which not only means she can't be moving around as she's used to doing, but Selina (whom Rosie thinks of as 'Silly-Nah') is doing her best to be helpful. Naturally this is driving her stepmother-in-law crazy. To add to Aunty Lee's woes, her young partner, Cherril, has plans to expand the business. Poor Cherril is eager to prove her worth to Aunty Lee. Too bad she doesn't realize that her plans are directly opposite of Aunty Lee's values and desires. Those two really need to have a frank talk about this.The prologue starts with an emergency at a veterinary clinic.
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LibraryThing member therealjim
I got this book from the early reviewers on librarything. I was glad to find out this was from an author from Singapore. I love to discover new authors from other countries.
Aunty Lee restaurant owner, part time detective, part time philosopher. Aunty Lee needs to solve the murder of her house
I enjoyed this story and have ordered the first two in the series. I hope to hear more from this author. Pick up your copy today and enjoy.
Aunty Lee restaurant owner, part time detective, part time philosopher. Aunty Lee needs to solve the murder of her house
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guests sister.I enjoyed this story and have ordered the first two in the series. I hope to hear more from this author. Pick up your copy today and enjoy.
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LibraryThing member clue
I received this as an ER. I became interested in it when I saw that it took place in Singapore and that the writer is from there. I tutored an adult literacy student from Singapore for 6 years and thought I would like the setting. Aunty Lee is the owner of a popular Singapore restaurant and an
An average cozy but good for light reading. This is the 3rd book in the Aunty Lee series.
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amateur sleuth. Nursing an injured ankle, she takes a break from her usual breakneck job. When two murders take place, the victims known to each other due to a previous scandal within the animal rescue community, Aunty Lee decides she must investigate them.An average cozy but good for light reading. This is the 3rd book in the Aunty Lee series.
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LibraryThing member drsyko
This book is an interesting mystery. It wasn't obvious who the killer was and that kept my attention to keep trying to figure it out! I also enjoyed learning about Singapore and its food and culture. The characters are well-rounded and distinctive and I would read more books in this series. Aunty
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LibraryThing member aya.herron
Sidelined with a sprained ankle, Aunty Lee must rely on others to help her run her famous café, Aunty Lee's Delights. Nina, her servant, and Cherril, her business partner, prove to be more than capable. However, when Cherril becomes distracted by the death of a former acquaintance, Aunty Lee steps
It seems that three years prior, Cherril was working for an animal rescue group. She got caught up in a scandal when an expat, Allison Fitzgerald, had the puppy she adopted put down. All of Singapore was in an uproar.
Now Allison has returned and is dead. The unpopular and unpleasant woman had several enemies, but which one actually hated her enough to kill her? Aunty Lee must race against time and solve the mystery before others end up dead as well.
The Bottom Line: Fans of food-themed cozy mysteries will delight in this light series. This weekend read is a little bit predictable, but includes many enjoyable characters. Also, this is the third installment of the series, but you do not have to read them in order. NOTE: Due to references of animal cruelty, sensitive readers may want to skip this one.
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in to help solve the murder.It seems that three years prior, Cherril was working for an animal rescue group. She got caught up in a scandal when an expat, Allison Fitzgerald, had the puppy she adopted put down. All of Singapore was in an uproar.
Now Allison has returned and is dead. The unpopular and unpleasant woman had several enemies, but which one actually hated her enough to kill her? Aunty Lee must race against time and solve the mystery before others end up dead as well.
The Bottom Line: Fans of food-themed cozy mysteries will delight in this light series. This weekend read is a little bit predictable, but includes many enjoyable characters. Also, this is the third installment of the series, but you do not have to read them in order. NOTE: Due to references of animal cruelty, sensitive readers may want to skip this one.
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LibraryThing member LadyoftheLodge
This is the first of the series I have read. The foreign locale is intriguing, as is Aunty Lee. I enjoy mysteries set in exotic locales, as well as culinary mysteries. This one had interesting characters, and several possible outcomes. Now I want to go back and read the others in the series too.
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LibraryThing member AMKee
I was given this book for an honest review. I struggled some with the stilted conversations, but found the intrigue of the mystery fun and enjoyable. I was a little disconcerted by the differentiation of the two sisters by the skinny pretty sister and the fat sister. In today's world of labels and
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discriminations, I would think that an author could find better ways of defining the characters. I didn't allow that flaw to detract from the story, but probably would have rated it higher had the author used better choices for wording. Show Less
LibraryThing member gtippitt
I did not enjoy this book. While the author is a successful playwright in Sigapore, I did not think this novel was very well written. Given her background as a playwright, her dialog was well written, but her narrative was very amateur. As you read and characters are introduced, every one seems
Writing plays or teleplays is a very different skill than writing a novel. The number of great novels that have been adapted into bad movies are testament to this.
I didn't notice that the story was set in Singapore. I probably would not have requested the book if I had seen this. While Singapore, the world's only independent island city state, has a very rich and interesting history and culture, it's not a setting for fiction that interests me.
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like a boiler-plate stereotype. I enjoy many "English Cosy" type mysteries, which this is very much like, but the characters were not very engaging. Writing plays or teleplays is a very different skill than writing a novel. The number of great novels that have been adapted into bad movies are testament to this.
I didn't notice that the story was set in Singapore. I probably would not have requested the book if I had seen this. While Singapore, the world's only independent island city state, has a very rich and interesting history and culture, it's not a setting for fiction that interests me.
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LibraryThing member Knittingstix
I found the writing style in the prologue a bit coy and amateurish. I was still feeling that way in the first chapter when suddenly I was seduced by the setting, the character's,and the charming Aunty Lee. Ovidia Yu has my full endorsement. So much so, that I'm going on Amazon to buy the earlier
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books in the series. The plots twists and turns were swift. Aunty Lee's insight into people as well as her love of cooking, family and Singapore makes for a wonderful few hours spent in her company. I look forward to Ms. Yu's next novel in the series. I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016
Physical description
368 p.; 5.31 inches
ISBN
0062416499 / 9780062416490
Local notes
fiction