Welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is crisp, and murder should not be on the menu… Jax Tapman has lived in the same small town her whole life. On one hand, it’s helped her dream of buying the local diner with her best friend come true, and their newly opened business is hopping. On the other hand, it means everyone knows her, and she pretty much never gets away with anything. There are a lot of expectations that come along with being the town darling.

Dru’s Short Musing:
A dead body means an investigation, especially when your name and business may be on the line.

This was a well-written and engaging whodunit that had me immersed in all aspects, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. The mystery was nicely done with a pool of suspects to keep us guessing, but it was the clues that were baked into the story that aided in narrowing down that list. There were a few strategic twists that had me changing directions that would eventually point to the person responsible. The characters were moderately defined, giving us enough backstory as to their role in this drama. The comedic interludes kept this story light, and the comfortable tone made it easy to follow the path that the author was taking us on. There was so much going on with multiple subplots, it was intriguing watching it all play out. The pacing was on par with how well this story was being told and I was satisfied with the story’s conclusion, especially a forthcoming mystery. Overall, this was pleasantly appealing and a welcome addition to the cozy genre.

Series Name: Sunny Side Up Mystery Book 1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: September 10, 2024
Format: Print, Digital
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.