Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal
Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal
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3 primary booksA Caribbean Kitchen Mystery is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Raquel V. Reyes.
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I loved how much Miriam gets to be a foodie and discuss history and societal issues. We get such a good feel for Puerto Rico. It is not just the setting, but also the issues facing the island and how people are trying to make it better. And Miriam is the perfect voice for us to learn through.
The mystery is complicated and twisty. I loved uncovering all the pieces and seeing how it tied into the issues we are learning about. The use of Spanish felt authentic and the narrator did a great job seamlessly using both Spanish and English.
If untranslated language isn't your thing, you might not enjoy this one. Also if you want a murder and investigation, this one is not your typical murder and investigation cozy.
If you like a strong sense of place and lots suspects, you will like this one. If you like lots of suspicious actions and Miriam's food anthropology career, you will love this one.
I was along for the ride with Miriam, so I loved the story and the audiobook.