Queen B’s Decree: I’ve been waiting for this cozy mystery series since Penny Reid first announced it. I even have a list about why I was so excited about this series.
- I love a good mystery (Murder, She Wrote is 100% my jam)
- I love Cletus.
- This felt a little bit like an extended epilogue; I can’t resist a story that extends the original story.
The best part about E&E was the relationship growth we saw between Jenn and Cletus. I loved that they weren’t perfect. Both had their faults, yet they had open communication and empathy. There were moments where we saw the inherent sweetness between the two that reminded me of why I love this couple so much.
The mystery was fun, but it felt a little…unsettled? It was solved but I wanted more information about it. What happened to the culprits? What were the repercussions?
E&E was a great foray into the mystery world and I’m totally on board for more.
Book: Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid
Series: Solving for Pie: Cletus and Jenn Mysteries #1
Genre: Mystery/Contemporary
Hotness: mild-medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: mystery