Strawberried Alive is the 14th Cupcake Mystery by Jenn McKinlay. I always enjoy reading her different series but this one is fun because it is an ensemble cast with a core group of friends who have been close since high school. It is always fun to see relationships last and grow and to get glimpses of their history together in the storyline. The movie quote game is always a fun aside in this series as well. In this book, the family is growing and it is fun to see how the new baby was woven into the story as well.
The mystery was an interesting premise and showed the traditionally united Old Town store owners being divided into factions. It was intriguing to see how the success of the Fairytale Cupcake business was misconstrued by some of the fellow business owners and how jealously is a part of all aspects of life especially when things are tough. I enjoyed the business logic that was built in from Tate's guidance and the creative financial solution that was presented, it added depth and authenticity to the storyline. I look forward to reading more about these group in future installments and to watch their relationships continue to grow.
Strawberried Alive by Jenn McKinlay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
always enjoyable to read aboubriningt the Fairytale Cupcake ladies. This book does not disappoint as there is some foul play going on in Old Town and the ladies find themselves embroiled in it again. This time their fellow shop owners aren't so tolerant and accuse them of bringing blight to the area. The mystery takes the reader through the different shops in the Old Town district and we meet some shady characters as well. The whodunit is somewhat predictable but not totally obvious. All in all an enjoyable read
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