Up to No Gouda, by Linda Reilly, is like a warm comfort food cozy. The descriptions of the Grilled Cheese sandwiches are wonderful and really add to the storyline. The relationship between Carly and her employees feels authentic and precarious at times. The struggle she is having to reconnect with her high school friend, Gina, as well as the others in the small town she grew up in feels realistic and something many can relate to- think the Bon Jovi song Who Says You Can't Go Home. I am really looking forward to reading the next book in this series and hopefully many more to come.
Up to No Gouda by Linda ReillyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed the foundation of this novel and the delicious descriptions of grilled cheese sandwiches are mouth watering. The mystery definitely had me questioning the guilt of some of the parties and kept me guessing until the bitter end. I liked the vulnerability of Carly and the development of her relationships with her employees and her HS friend. I appreciated the romantic interest is not a primary storyline but rather a side note. Made for a nice change from many cozies.
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