This was my first Sadie mystery novel by Kilpack. I kind of wish I had read the previous books before reading this. I would have had a better grasp on the ins and outs of her and her process.
That being said I still enjoyed the book. Mary is such a whip smart character and she was my favorite. When a priceless ornament goes missing from Mary's tree, she knew she could turn to Sadie to help.
I loved the recipes throughout the book. If I was more of a baker, I'd probably try and make some!
The mystery and the stories of the families were fun to hear about.