Helpful Score: 6
In what often seems an over-crowded field of American "niche mysteries," this series about a New York coffeehouse called the Village Blend is a standout. Clare Cosi, her ex-husband, and his mother are all appealing and different and the combination of coffee and fashion in Latte Trouble is great.
Helpful Score: 5
This was a great book, actually the first Coffehouse mystery I read and now I'm hooked! At a party for a designer unveiling jewelry based on coffee (which was inspired by the coffeehouse the book centers around, The Village Blend) barista Tucker serves a latte that turns out to be poisoned- and kills Tucker's ex-boyfriend's new lover! Clare, owner of the coffe shop, suspects the poison was actually meant for the designer Lottie, and she goes on an investigation to find the culprit and motive. The story also centers around Fashion Week in NYC, so if you enjoy good mysteries with great twists, fashion and ESPECIALLY coffee- check this book out! As all of these books do, the back of the book contains pages of recipes for yummy coffee drinks and desserts that go along with them. A real treat in every sense of the word!
Helpful Score: 4
Enjoyed this book. Has very good surprise ending in last chapter. Highly recommend if you like good mystery.
Helpful Score: 3
This series is very easy to read because it has a great story line plus trivia history that I enjoy. Starting from the beginning really gets you involved with everyone.
FrancesW
FrancesW
This is the third in the coffeehouse series, and so far, it has been my favorite one so far. It may have to do with the fact that Clare Cosi is closer to my age, I believe she is 40, so she seems more real to me than other characters in cozy mysteries. Her relationship with her ex-husband is another mystery in itself... will they finally get it together, or are they destined to remain just business partners? Guess I will have to keep reading to find out!
