This book is more of a slice of life from various cultures than a full on mystery book. The characters and various cultures they come from are really entertaining and relatable, which made me enjoy the read. This book is the first of a (future?) series, and I am curious to see how these characters will grow and change in the future.

There aren't really enough clues to really have any possibility of solving the mystery yourself, which I feel is the backbone of any true mystery novel. You can still piece together the gist of what happened, even if you don't know with any real certainty who did what. The twist is satisfying enough and I still found myself wanting to know what the answer was.

If you are looking for a gritty or suspenseful mystery then this book is not for you. If you want to kick back, relax, and get a peek into different cultures along with their food, then this is the perfect book for that.