“A poisoned chocolate. A stolen dress. An elusive catburglar. Drag’s not just dramatic, it’s deadly.”

Being someone who has been to a couple drag shows, I was instantly transported to Lady’s Bar in SoHo, London. Misty Divine, our main character makes her way to the stage for the end of the night applause. She notices that her drag mother, Lady Lady is not acting her usual self and is acting in a hurry to leave. She also observes that she seems very uncomfortable in the dress she is wearing, as she is not wearing her usual dress but something that appears to be vintage.  While everyone is starting the process of de-dragging, Misty Divine decides to go check on Lady Lady to see why she was acting strangely and if she is alright. She heads to her dressing room, and finds her laying on the floor dead with what looks like a box of poisoned chocolates. From that moment on, we as readers are sent on a wild ride as we find out the dress was stolen by the infamous Kensington Catburglar, and was worn by Judy Garland.  Where did the dress come from? Why was Lady Lady wearing it? Is Lady Lady the Catburglar? Who would want to kill Lady Lady, and why? One thing is for sure, Misty Divine is going to find out and everyone is a suspect. 

The character development of Misty Divine was great. We learn that by day, they are Joe, a hotel accountant but they feel stronger as a person when they are Misty Divine. Misty Divine is more bold with her actions and determined to figure out what just happened with the sometimes hesitant but always supportive boyfriend, Miles. There are sketchy scenarios that have you worried for Misty, and a true mystery of who really did it. I thought I had it all figured out but a few twist caught me by surprise. 

This would be a great book for anyone who enjoys a good mystery, and is also a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race.