Death and Dinuguan (A Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery)
Love is in the air for the citizens of Shady Palms, but Cupid’s arrow isn’t the only thing striking the town—not with another killer on the loose.
Things are looking up for the Brew-ha Cafe, and Lila Macapagal can’t think of anything that could break the spell, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up—she can’t wait to celebrate with her boyfriend, Jae Park. Adding to the lovey-dovey atmosphere is Hana Lee, Shady Palms’s newest resident. She’s also Jae’s beloved cousin and chocolatier at Choco Noir, the latest addition to the town’s culinary offerings. Everything is coming into place for Hana, who left her old life in Minnesota behind to work at Choco Noir, owned by her best friend.
Unfortunately, beneath the sweet surface of Shady Palms runs a bitter undercurrent, as a series of attacks against women-owned businesses in the area escalates from petty theft to assault and murder when Hana is found knocked unconscious inside Choco Noir, and the chocolate shop owner is put out of business—for good.
With Hana left in a coma, a murderer hiding amongst them, and the safety of the women entrepreneurs of Shady Palms at risk, the Park brothers team up with the Brew-ha crew to put a stop to the villain before they strike again.
Things are looking up for the Brew-ha Cafe, and Lila Macapagal can’t think of anything that could break the spell, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up—she can’t wait to celebrate with her boyfriend, Jae Park. Adding to the lovey-dovey atmosphere is Hana Lee, Shady Palms’s newest resident. She’s also Jae’s beloved cousin and chocolatier at Choco Noir, the latest addition to the town’s culinary offerings. Everything is coming into place for Hana, who left her old life in Minnesota behind to work at Choco Noir, owned by her best friend.
Unfortunately, beneath the sweet surface of Shady Palms runs a bitter undercurrent, as a series of attacks against women-owned businesses in the area escalates from petty theft to assault and murder when Hana is found knocked unconscious inside Choco Noir, and the chocolate shop owner is put out of business—for good.
With Hana left in a coma, a murderer hiding amongst them, and the safety of the women entrepreneurs of Shady Palms at risk, the Park brothers team up with the Brew-ha crew to put a stop to the villain before they strike again.
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Death and Dinuguan marks a bittersweet farewell to Mia P. Manansala’s beloved Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series.
In this book, the gang welcomes new members, Blake and Hana to the ever-growing circle of family and friends. The central mystery this time involves a string of robberies targeting women-owned businesses in Shady Palms, including Blake’s and Hana’s chocolatier shop. As always, Lila finds herself drawn into the investigation.
In this installation and hroughout the series, Mia Manansala did a wonderful job of displaying the intersectionality of each character while also paying deference to their culture.
Death and Dinuguan delivers the cozy mystery charm and Filipino culinary delights that fans expect. While it’s sad to see this series come to a close, it’s another flavorful and heartfelt installment that reminds readers why we fell in love with Lila Macapagal and her group of lovable friends and family.
With Death and Dinuguan, Manansala offered an emotional and fitting conclusion to a series that celebrates culture, friendship, and resilience. I will continue to read anything she writes.
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