The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.
When they arrive at Grafton Manor to compete, they're ready to do whatever it takes to win the ultimate The Golden Spoon.
But for the show's famous host, Betsy Martin, Bake Week is more than just a competition. Grafton Manor is her family's home and legacy - and Bake Week is her life's work. It's imperative that both continue to succeed.
But as the competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it's small acts of sabotage. Someone switching sugar for salt. A hob turned far too high.
But when a body is discovered, it's clear that for someone in the competition, The Golden Spoon is a prize worth killing for...
My Review
The Golden Spoon alternates between the narrator with each chapter and with each chapter and character we as the reader learn a bit more about each of the bakers competing in Bake Week.
This book definitely makes for quick reading with the short chapters and could easily be binge read in a weekend. The author does a good job setting the scene of the novel. There is a mystery in the story that slowly reveals itself as you get to know more about the main characters. The big reveal is a tad bit predictable, but overall this is an enjoyable read and I definitely recommend for fans of baking competition reality shows.
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My Rating: 4/5
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Book Details
Author: Jessa Maxwell.
Publisher: Atria Books.
Publication Date: March 7, 2023.
Genre: Mystery. Cozy Mystery. Thriller. Fiction. Food. Adult Fiction.
Edition: Paperback.
Pages: 288.