Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

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May 12

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jesse Q. Sutanto

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What a total and utter delight! This book was so heartwarming and brought me so much joy. I cannot recommend it enough if you’re in the mood for something lovely.

This is one of the first cozy mysteries I’ve read, and it will definitely not be the last. I loved everything about it, from the eclectic and endearing cast of characters to the light mystery elements that kept me on my toes. Truly a welcome distraction from disturbing thrillers!

This story is about Vera Wong- a lonely older lady (in my mind, she was like 85, but after consulting the synopsis, I realize she’s actually 60! That is YOUNG!!) who owns an aging tea house with virtually no customers. One morning, Vera Wang walks downstairs to her tea house and spots a dead man in the middle of her shop! She calls the police and is quickly disappointed with their handling of the case, so she decides it’s time she takes the detective work into her own hands. Luckily, she snatched the hard drive that was in the dead man’s hands before the police arrived on the scene, so she feels confident the killer will return for it, and she will solve the murder! I challenge you to read this and not end the story totally enamored with Vera.

I just found this story so delightful. By the time I finished it, I was choked up with happy tears. This could make a delightful Mother’s Day gift for the mystery lover in your life.

While the writing was superb and addicting, a stand out to me was the description of food and tea on these pages. My mouth was constantly watering, and I am now desperate for a hot cup of Vera’s famous tea. I have been googling recipes to try to whip something impressive up at home, as I have endless inspiration from this book! This is best paired with your favorite tea; I will be stopping at a proper tea shop to upgrade my tea collection.

Happy reading!