Author: Vivien Chien
Published: January 25th 2022 by St. Martin's Press
Format: Kindle, Paperback, 320 pages
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: A Noodle Shop Mystery #8
First Sentence: "You young folks and your weird dating concepts," my father, William Lee, said with an amused smirk.
Blurb: When Lana Lee’s best friend, Megan Riley, asks her to help host a speed dating contest at Ho-Lee Noodle House, she doesn’t see the harm in lending a hand. The night goes better than anticipated, and both Lana and Megan are beyond thrilled with the results. But before they can break out the champagne, Rina Su, fellow Asia Village shop owner and speed dating participant, calls to inform Lana that the date she’s just matched with has been murdered. Under suspicion of foul play, Rina enlists Lana’s help in finding out what really happened that night.
Without hesitation, Lana begins to dig into the man in question. To her dismay, she quickly finds that Rina’s date has a rather unsavory past. There’s a long line of slighted women, angry neighbors, and perturbed co-workers—all of whom seem to have a motive.
As Lana continues to spiral down the treacherous path of scorned lovers and mistreated acquaintances, she can’t help but dwell on how quickly an innocent evening filled with hope and positivity could turn so sour. When the media gets in on the case, Lana must rush to find the killer before more dates turn deadly. (Goodreads)
My Opinion: From the beginning, I thought I had this one figured out, but I was off by a hair but technically on the right track. As for the subplot of Anna May, not sure it was necessary since it didn't go anywhere, but we will see if it is a preamble for something to come.
For me, I wish there were more of the Mahjong Matrons. I love those ladies and still feel there could be a complete book centered around them. Maybe something along the line of the movie Rear Window where Lana is unable to leave the restaurant or her apartment, and she sends these delightful ladies out to do her dirty work, I mean investigations. Then again, I’m not an author and Vivien Chien does an amazing job with the world she has created.
The author’s notes at the end are heartbreaking, and I hope that Vivien has a complete healing and will once again bring us into the happenings at Asia Village Shopping Plaza.
Blurb: When Lana Lee’s best friend, Megan Riley, asks her to help host a speed dating contest at Ho-Lee Noodle House, she doesn’t see the harm in lending a hand. The night goes better than anticipated, and both Lana and Megan are beyond thrilled with the results. But before they can break out the champagne, Rina Su, fellow Asia Village shop owner and speed dating participant, calls to inform Lana that the date she’s just matched with has been murdered. Under suspicion of foul play, Rina enlists Lana’s help in finding out what really happened that night.
Without hesitation, Lana begins to dig into the man in question. To her dismay, she quickly finds that Rina’s date has a rather unsavory past. There’s a long line of slighted women, angry neighbors, and perturbed co-workers—all of whom seem to have a motive.
As Lana continues to spiral down the treacherous path of scorned lovers and mistreated acquaintances, she can’t help but dwell on how quickly an innocent evening filled with hope and positivity could turn so sour. When the media gets in on the case, Lana must rush to find the killer before more dates turn deadly. (Goodreads)
My Opinion: From the beginning, I thought I had this one figured out, but I was off by a hair but technically on the right track. As for the subplot of Anna May, not sure it was necessary since it didn't go anywhere, but we will see if it is a preamble for something to come.
For me, I wish there were more of the Mahjong Matrons. I love those ladies and still feel there could be a complete book centered around them. Maybe something along the line of the movie Rear Window where Lana is unable to leave the restaurant or her apartment, and she sends these delightful ladies out to do her dirty work, I mean investigations. Then again, I’m not an author and Vivien Chien does an amazing job with the world she has created.
The author’s notes at the end are heartbreaking, and I hope that Vivien has a complete healing and will once again bring us into the happenings at Asia Village Shopping Plaza.
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