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Dolycas
, March 01, 2024
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Dollycas's Thoughts
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I loved the first book in this series, A Half-Baked Murder, and couldn't wait to read this one.
Ms. George has created strong characters. Chloe is smart and fun. I love that she and her Aunt Dawn run the cafe together.
Matt's brother Ethan is a surfer and his best friend was the deceased Aaron Gill. He along with Matt and Chloe found him dead in his hotel room with a note in his hand. I will admit I read the synopsis and knew suicide would be mentioned in the story but had hoped it would be a fleeting moment and the death would be classified as a homicide much sooner. The police did not even look at any other evidence so it was up to Chloe and the others to prove it wasn't which carried it much further into the story.
I find the theme of a cannabis café fresh and new. Ms. George takes the opportunity for Chloe to explain the way cannabis is used clearly for its medicinal benefits and the relief it can provide. Chloe also explains how she prepares the cannabis to be used in her recipes. Three recipes are included after the mystery. I wish I had a Sparkling Canna Gria to get me through the tough times while reading this story.
*Note - Suicide references could trigger survivors or their family members.
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