The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book as much as this one. Flavia is now one of my new favorite heroines. She's so smart and sassy, and I couldn't get enough of her. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this book. I found myself smiling more often than not while reading, probably because Flavia's inner narrative is so fantastically funny (as is what comes out of her mouth). If you're looking for a thrilling and terrifying whodunit with surprising twists and turns, this isn't it. Though the mystery is good, you'll probably figure it out long before Flavia does. Some negative reviews say Flavia is too intelligent to be believable, and I yet I found many instances in the story where it was clear how young and naive she really is, despite having a good vocabulary and being a chemistry whiz. This story is more about who Flavia is, what she thinks she knows about people, and how she navigates her small world. It's done so well.