The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie was basically exactly how it sounds -- it's a fun read, perfect for summer, with a little sweetness at the bottom. Watch out! It's poison! The main character, eleven year-old Flavia, is entertaining and adorable. She surpasses her years, but every once in a while the reader is thrown back into perspective when her age proves to be a limiting factor. That's always fun. I love it when authors do that! While this isn't on the same level as some of the greater mysteries (Agatha Christie comes to mind), Bradley pays homage to his predecessors. I look forward to reading the next one! Four stars because it was just so much fun. Very enjoyable.