52 pages 1 hour read

Mia P. Manansala

Arsenic and Adobo

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Mia P. Manansala's Arsenic and Adobo is celebrated for its vibrant Filipino culture, delicious culinary descriptions, and engaging cozy mystery. Readers appreciate the authentic representation and humor, though some find the plot predictable. The book delivers charming characters and a heartwarming blend of food and family, despite minor storytelling flaws.

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Who Should Read Arsenic and Adobo?

Fans of lighthearted mysteries and culinary escapades will relish Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. Readers who appreciate cozy mysteries akin to Joanne Fluke’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder combined with the cultural richness found in Vivien Chien’s Death by Dumpling will find this novel particularly enjoyable.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Food
Themes
Natural World: Food
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Friendship