Anne R. Tan

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***** Like anything else she writes, this is a minimum two read book! Even if you think you are going to attend to the mystery first, you get all tangled up in the uproarious situational and verbal humor. That PoPo is who I want to be when I grow up--even if I'm not even remotely Chinese! The mystery itself is good with misdirections and red herrings galore. Look to the publisher's blurb for hints. If you've read show more this author before, you know that you just have to have a copy. And if you haven't, you need to find out what you're missing! show less

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Every bit as hilarious as the previous books whether you've read them or not! Raina Sun and her grandmother called PoPo are on the case, and later the other octogenarians help with surveillance. And then, of course, there is PoPo's mini pumpkin launcher. A good, well written mystery with some fascinating characters and situations that will really have you spraying your caffeine!

This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the story and the subtle nods to other author's characters. Interesting to read about a Chinese American character and some of their cultural beliefs. The grandmother and her cronies are a riot! Very entertaining read.


I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Disclaimer I have loved ALL of the author's books!
Cedar Woods is going through major life changes courtesy of show more her ex-husband and his trophy wife. She does not yet realize what a MAJOR lifeline her quirky Aunt Coco has given her even as a dead body is soon followed by finding out that the local law is headed by her former enemy from school. She soon learns how to be an amateur sleuth and we get to laugh our sox off. Great fun. Good sleuthing. Loved it!!! show less