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Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
3.5
adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I don't read a ton of mysteries, but I enjoyed Death By Dumpling. It didn't feel overcomplicated or overwritten, but without feeling like it was badly written or had nagging plot holes. I liked that it was an easy read, I really liked the setting and I think the author brought the different locations to life, and I enjoyed the mystery. I'll definitely try to pick up more from this series when I get a chance, although I will admit that I'm skeptical about how many mysteries can take place in Asia Village.