Book Review: Death By Dumpling by Vivien Chien

Title: Death By Dumpling

Author: Vivien Chien

Published: March 27, 2018

Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks

Book Series: The Noodle Shop Mysteries

What is this book about? Welcome to the Ho-Lee Noodle House, where the Chinese food is to die for…

The last place Lana Lee thought she would ever end up is back at her family’s restaurant. But after a brutal break-up and dramatic workplace walk-out, she figures that helping wait tables is her best option for putting her life back together. Even if that means having to put up with her mother, who is dead-set on finding her a husband.

Lana’s love life soon becomes yesterday’s news once the restaurant’s property manager, Mr. Feng, turns up dead - after a delivery of shrimp dumplings from Ho-Lee. But how could this have happened when everyone on staff knew about Mr. Feng’s severe, life-threatening shellfish allergy? Now, with the whole restaurant under suspicion for murder and the local media in a feeding frenzy - to say nothing of the gorgeous police detective who keeps turning up for take-out - it’s up to Lana to find out who is behind Feng’s killer order…before her own number is up.

What I thought about the book? I bought Death By Dumpling simply because everyone was reading it on social media. I love a good cozy mystery and this one did not disappoint!

A diverse range of loveable characters (and a couple jerks) and a relatable plot. A smidge of romance. A hint of danger. I really enjoyed reading Death By Dumpling.

Rating: 🍜🍜🍜🍜/5

Who would enjoy this book?

Any cozy mystery fan or someone who enjoys mysteries but no spice.