This book is set in Ashland, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. This setting was one of the reasons that I was drawn to this book. Ellie Alexander also writes as Kate E. Dyer-Seeley, and the mysteries she writes under that pen name all take place in the Pacific Northwest. Ashland feels like a cozy little town, which is perfect for this cozy mystery.

The action starts quickly, and, as with most cozies, readers can easily guess who is going to get murdered. We get a glimpse of Nancy Hudson's nastiness, which provides many people with a motive for murder.

What I Enjoyed:

Juliet "Jules" Capshaw is a very likable protagonist. She is down to earth and has flaws. She is also not too nosy.
The setting. Torte sounds like a very cozy, family style bakery, and I enjoyed reading about Jules' baking.
The plot. The story was engaging, and I didn't get bored at any point in the story.
The characters were realistic, and I loved that Ellie Alexander was able to bring out their personalities so well.
Overall, this is a quick, fun cozy mystery. Ellie Alexander is one of my favorite cozy authors.