The Golden Spoon
Ratings30
Average rating3.5
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Ratings30
Average rating3.5
“This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!” —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author Only Murders in the Building meets The Maid in this darkly beguiling locked-room mystery where someone turns up dead on the set of TV’s hottest baking competition—perfect for fans of Nita Prose, Richard Osman, and Anthony Horowitz. Every summer for the past ten years, six awe-struck bakers have descended on the grounds of Grafton, the leafy and imposing Vermont estate that is not only the filming site for “Bake Week” but also the childhood home of the show’s famous host, celebrated baker Betsy Martin. The author of numerous bestselling cookbooks and hailed as “America’s Grandmother,” Betsy Martin isn’t as warm off-screen as on, though no one needs to know that but her. She has always demanded perfection, and gotten it with a smile, but this year something is off. As the baking competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it’s merely sabotage—sugar replaced with salt, a burner turned to high—but when a body is discovered, everyone is a suspect. A sharp and suspenseful thriller for mystery buffs and avid bakers alike, The Golden Spoon is a brilliant puzzle filled with shocking twists and turns that will keep you reading late into the night until you turn the very last page of this incredible debut.
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I loved the concept, the journey, but wasn't thrilled with the resolution.
3.75 - loved the GBBO inspired setting; but in some places the editing choices (or lack thereof?) were rather annoying.
Had heard this was more of a cozy mystery than a thriller, and it was, but much better than the cozies I've read. It's more like a mysterious contemporary. I loved the setup of a cooking show, how everyone got their own perspective, the setting, and the short chapters. The little sprinkles of sabotage were great. It was very slow, but honestly I liked the slow parts even more! The ending I found nicely wrapped up, but very quick and predictable. This is a read more for the vibes than anything else!
So many twists! There were several times I thought I has figured it all out and then something changed. The mystery was enjoyable. The multiple perspectives really helped tell this story better. This was a unique mystery that was really well done.
