Lemon Tart

I’ve had this series on my TBR pile forever. I’m glad I finally got the chance to start it. “Lemon Tart” was a fun read. I enjoy that the main character, Sadie, deviates from the norm. I’m glad she is in her 50’s and sorting out the next chapter of her life. I can easily relate to her and her family. The author’s description of Sadie’s character being written to portray “Paula Deen (cooking show host) meets Angela Lansbury,” made me laugh. The mystery had lots of twists and turns and kept you guessing until the last minute. I look forward to seeing where relationships evolve from here. The recipes are an added bonus.

This was an interesting book and well written. At the end the main character just does outrageous things that you can't really believe but then most main characters in cozy mysteries wind up doing outrageous things. If you can pretty much ignore that then you'll enjoy the book. I thought it was better plotted and written than most cozy mysteries especially of this cooking person type.

I love this series! This is my 2nd time reading these books. What’s fun is that I probably read Lemon Tart about 4 or so years ago. I couldn’t remember “who done it”, so it’s like reading them for the 1st time.Josi S. Killpack is an amazing writer who keeps you guessing from beginning to end! Sadie Hoffmiller, main character, is a hilarious busybody who keeps stumbling in to sticky situations. And don’t get me started on the recipes... 🤤. They are fantastic!!!Thank you Josi for your amazing books!

I am divided when it comes to my opinion of this book. On the one hand I quite enjoyed the whole murder mystery aspect of the book, although it is definitely light-hearted reading without any clever dialogue or anything, I still thought the plot was engaging and interesting. I liked the author's unique way of using cooking to solve a murder and judging by the titles of all her other books, they all do this. I think what really turned me off was the main character. She was very irritating. She was the annoying busy body, nosy neighbor that nobody likes and comes across as a bit condescending and self-righteous. I could probably get past this if she wasn't so determined in her thinking that she was better than trained detectives when it came to solving a murder (like she knows anything about it!) she honestly should have been tossed in jail for entering a crime scene. She needs to butt out and let the police handle it, but then the whole premise of the book wouldn't work! Anyway, I think I will read the next in the series just to see if her character will get better and grow on me and if not I am hoping that at least the plot will be as entertaining as this one was, excepting the dumb things that Sadie does sometimes!

love this book and the author

You will love Sadie Hoffmiller! When I read her comments I hear the voice of a younger Angela Lansbury. These books by Jodi Kilpack could be the basis for a TV Series. Each book in the series will make you adore Sadie even more. Sadie is spunky, resourceful and courageous and she likes to eat the delicious treats which she generously shares with everyone. I want to try her recipes. Please write more of these books, Jodi.

I rarely give five stars to a book, but this one earned every one of them! This book introduces us to Sadie, who loves to cook almost as much as she loves sticking her nose in others' business, and is a delightful and sometimes surprising character.This book was a fun read and a true page-turner, with enough twists and turns to keep me guessing right up to the end. I also love that the book was clean - no profanity, vulgarity, etc., something which my teenage daughter also appreciated.

I choose Lemon Tart because I like mysteries and easy to read books. It is a book for readers who like a book that is funny in spots,sometimes romantic, sometimes sad. I recommend the book for any lady young or older.

Lots of twists and turns and yummy recipes! You think you know 'who done it' multiple times, but no, you're wrong again! An enjoyable read.