Whisking up Whodunits by Eliza Floretta

Whisking up Whodunits by Eliza Floretta

Blurb: 

Murder, secrets, and an unexpected bond—can this grandmother-granddaughter duo catch a killer before it’s too late?

Running a charming bed-and-breakfast on the shores of Lake Erie is already a full-time job for Emma, especially with her moody teenage granddaughter, Chloe, visiting for the summer. But when her best friend’s husband is found dead—an apparent suicide—Emma isn’t convinced. She knows it was murder, and she’s determined to prove it.

Chloe arrives at the lake after a heated fight with her mother, intending to keep to herself. But when she stumbles into her grandmother’s investigation, curiosity gets the best of her. As the two dig deeper, Chloe finds herself not only caught up in the mystery but also forming an unexpected bond with Emma.

But as they dig deeper, the case takes a dangerous turn. The clues lead closer to home than either of them imagined, and soon, Emma and Chloe must face the chilling question: what if the killer is someone they trust?

My thoughts:

ARC Review!! 😆

Expected to be released on May 12, 2025! 

I’ve gotta say that this was a very satisfactory mystery read for me. The twists, the plot, the characters, EVERYTHING was done so well! 

Originally I had known that this was a “grandmother- granddaughter” story, but for some reason I had thought it was going to be more about the granddaughter. I was wrong lol… it was more focused on Emma (the grandmother). Which for some reason, I was okay with! I actually loved that about the story. I don’t usually read books when the main character is an older woman or man, so it was very interesting to read! 

Ok, let’s talk about the characters now. 

Emma was just how you would imagine a stubborn and spunky grandma would be. She was exactly that, and on top of that she was the sweetest friend you could ever ask for! 

Tim was like the dearest husband to Emma. So protective and yet so lenient and soft toward her stubborn ways. It was soo funny reading how they would behave around each other! Their love was so obvious.. and the blushing and shyness that Emma would show was so sweet. They are in as much love as they were when they got married, probably more in love; and that was so adorable to read! 

And Chloe. Hmm I feel like there’s not much to say about her than, “Ohhh she should deserve better from her mother, or I feel soo bad for her.. I just want to give her a big hug.” It really was sad. It got better as the book continued, but we still didn’t really get to see whether her relationship with her mom got better or not. Though she does have Emma now.. and maybe even have a romantic relationship with Mike haha! 

Last but not least, we have the mystery…

I was not expecting how suspenseful this book was, or how much twists there were that I did not see coming! The whole murder mystery kept me reading till the end. When something would happen and Emma and Chloe would reveal something about their suspects.. I would totally switch who I thought murdered the person and then another thing would happen and I would change my suspect again lol! That’s how twisty it was! 

This was my first ever ARC I have read, and it did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a twisty murder mystery. 😁

Thank you to Eliza Floretta (cough, cough* pen name for Cara Ruegg) and the publisher for offering and giving me the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book! 

⚠️ Age recommendation: 15+ ⚠️

My rating: 4.75 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

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Ages 10-12 rating: ⭐️

Ages 13-14 rating: ⭐️⭐️

Ages 15-16+ rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sexual Content: 

A couple chaste kisses from a married couple. A couple hand, forehead, embraces, and cheek kisses from a married couple. Some blushing. Many, many mentions of an affair (no details of it.. only that an older married man had an affair with a younger married lady). Mentions of a lady leaving her husband so she could *possibly be with another man. Mentions of dating and going on a date. Love and the emotions. (Very little) 

Profanity: 

No cussing. Stupid and dumb is said. 

Violence:

All about a murder mystery. Threatening, someone being held at gun-point, blood, harsh dealings with a person, and a mention of throwing up. (All this is semi-detailed) A mention of a person possibly committing suicide. 

Trigger Warnings: ‼️

Divorced parents, a kind of neglected girl, and an affair that’s a pretty big part of the story are all in this book. 

POV’s: Switch between 

       Emma and Chloe

189 pages