Dru’s Short Musing:
When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name.

This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along with what the author intended. The mystery had a solidly wicked plot, a small pool of suspects, and several red herrings that kept me immersed in all that was happening. The pacing was on par with how well this story was being told. I love how the author delved into the suspects past to uncover the one motive that stood above the rest. There was enough back and forth that kept me in the game and when I thought I had figured it out, like a light bulb switch, the author changed direction all to enhance my reading pleasure. Overall, this was an enjoyably engaging read and I look for more exploits with Felicity and her friends.

Series Name: A Magical Fortune Cookie Mystery, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery w/paranormal elements
Release: January 27, 2026
Format: Print, Digital, Audio
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Book Synopsis:
Is Felicity to blame when a hotel guest drowns after eating her enchanted cookies? Felicity Jin returns in the third installment of the Magical Fortune Cookie series.

A group of high school alumnae reunite years later and reserve rooms at Pixie Inn for an extended retreat. As part of their pampering package, Felicity delivers a scrumptious assortment of enchanted pastries, including her new almond cookies.

But the queen bee of the group is soon found dead in her bathroom, drowned in the tub, and she recently sampled the delicious baked goods. Could Felicity’s almond cookies have set off a fatal nut allergy? The enchanted pastries are supposed to bring joy, not sorrow—and certainly not death.

Boyfriend, Kelvin Love, is eager to assist, although odd things have been happening to his senses ever since he baked with Felicity. Will his extra sensitivity help or hinder the investigation? Plus, special bunny Whiskers lends a magical paw to the detecting since Felicity can’t and won’t relax until she restores both order and magic to her world.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.