Helpful Score: 5
I read the first three of these books and I really wanted to like them. The tea stuff was quaint, the characters were cute, but eventually the prose and the absolute charming banality of the characters made it all so impossible to read. And I really really wanted to like them.
Also, the recipe for lemon curd in the back of one of the first three is a travesty. TRAVESTY! Do not make lemon curd in a blender with the whole egg -- if you're going to do that, just buy it in a jar from the store.
Also, the recipe for lemon curd in the back of one of the first three is a travesty. TRAVESTY! Do not make lemon curd in a blender with the whole egg -- if you're going to do that, just buy it in a jar from the store.
Helpful Score: 5
I enjoyed this second book in the series far more than the first. The characters of Theodosia, Drayton, and Haley seemed better-defined and felt like I could predict what they would say or think a little quicker than I could with the first teahouse mystery.
This is a light, fun, enjoyable little mystery that reads quick and will leave you with a taste for tea.
This is a light, fun, enjoyable little mystery that reads quick and will leave you with a taste for tea.
Helpful Score: 4
Great second book in the TeaShop Mysteries! Highly recommended!
Helpful Score: 3
this series is really good! and I love the tea tips and recipes!!
Helpful Score: 1
Laura Childs has once again written a simple, quick read with an interesting plot.
