The Diva Says Cheesecake by Krista Davis Review

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I hope today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful that you chose to stop on by The Preppy Book Princess for another book review.

I'm Kirby, and I love getting to share my love of the written word with you all.

If this is your first time stopping by, welcome! I love reading and reviewing, and my favorite genres are Christian fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Contemporaries, and Historical Fiction.

One of my all time favorite cozy mystery authors is Krista Davis, and today I'm excited to share my review of one of her most recent releases with you all.

Keep on reading down below for my full review.

The Diva Says Cheesecake by Krista Davis:

Source: Libby App

Publisher: Kensington

Publication Date: May 31st, 2022

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: Domestic Diva Mystery

Synopsis:

A delightful new story from a New York Times bestselling author perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen Mystery series! In this page-turning new book, entertaining guru Sophie Winston is faced with a midsummer nightmare when a celebration in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is the appetizer for murder…

Old Town’s midsummer festivities are getting a tasty addition this year. To coincide with a public performance of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Bobbie Sue Bodoin, the Queen of Cheesecake, has hired Sophie to organize a dinner with a dessert buffet on the waterfront. Bobbie Sue’s homegrown company is thriving, and since her baking dish overfloweth, she wants to reward her employees.

Bobbie Sue has only one menu demand: no cheesecake! But her specialty isn’t the only thing missing from the evening—Tate, Bobbie Sue’s husband, is too much to her annoyance. Next morning, however, Tate’s dead body is discovered. Bobbie Sue insists she didn’t kick her spouse to the curb, and begs for Sophie’s help finding the real killer. Digging in, Sophie discovers an assortment of Old Town locals who all had reason to want a piece of Tate. Can she gather together the crumbs the killer left behind in time to prevent a second helping of murder?

Includes delectable recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

I always look forward to diving into the new Domestic Diva Mysteries, and I had a feeling I was going to end up enjoying this one since cheesecake is definitely one of my all time favorite desserts.

It was fun once again to be revisiting old friends, and I always enjoy getting to follow along on Sophie's event planning journey, and how it always ends with her unexpected involvement in a murder mystery.

In The Diva Says Cheesecake, Old Town's very own cheesecake queen, Bobbie Sue, has tragically lost her husband, and she enlists Sophie's help to figure out who the nefarious culprit is. Sophie's bitten off more than she can chew however when her ex-husband (Mars) best friend Bernie is accused of the crime, and she can tell he's hiding something. It'll take the whole gang working together to clear Bernie's name, and find the justice that Tate deserves.

While I did enjoy certain components of this one, especially the setting and the introduction of new lively characters, I actually found the mystery in this one to be a tad lacking, and the middle of the story grew kind of lackluster and boring to muddle through. It wasn't a terrible story by any means, but I don't think it really compared to the other amazing titles in this series.

I also didn't appreciate the discussions on baking with CBD, and the like as that's personally something that rubbed me the wrong way.

Final Rating: 3/5.

Not my favorite, but still an enjoyable read if you're looking for a fun cozy mystery with likeable characters and a charming small town setting.

Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)

This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photo does not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners.

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