Unlike Vera, you have not had the good fortune of discovering a dead person in your tea shop. 

Vera is a remarkably well-developed and instantly iconic character, ideal for these cozy murder mysteries. 

I found this sequel just as enjoyable as the first installment. While the mystery was more predictable, its ever-present humorous and heartwarming elements were delightful. The increased number of side characters might slightly detract from the narrative, yet Vera's capacity for compassion and her desire to adopt everyone easily made up for it. 

I would highly recommend both of these books and hope there will be more of them to come.