Devil’s Food - Greenwood
Audio performance by Louise Siversen
3 stars

I like the characters in this series, including the cats. I enjoy the Australian setting. I like the author’s social conscience which bleeds into the attitudes of her good guys. The political content of the setting is dated. (I didn’t vote for the president who receives Corinna’s outspoken criticism but I was surprised to feel a bit defensive. My country, my president, my right to criticize. Not really a rational response, I suppose.)

The mystery of this book revolves around a weight loss cult. There’s a clear anti-fat-shaming message. I happen to agree with Corinna’s assertive self acceptance, but I think the author went a bit overboard with the message. ( )

Love this series. ( )

I like the interesting collection of varied oddball characters that live in the apartment block that houses Corinna Chapman’s bakery. The stories aren’t grabbing me as much as Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher series, however, though I’m not sure why. ( )

Australia, verbal-humor, small-business, cats, exmilitary, situational-humor, family-dynamics, friendship

Corinna's love life, business, and friendships are going well. On the other hand her looney parents, a new religious cult, and a dangerous herbal concoction are driving her to the edge of her wits! This book is truly a wild ride! Loved it!
Narrator Louise Siverson is absolutely fantastic! ( )

Synopsis: Both of Corinna's workers are almost poisoned, her hippie mother is looking for her husband, and weird monks appear at her door demanding famine bread. Everything continues to revolve around feeding people, although some are almost killed.
Review: This book starts out very well, but the ending seems to fall flat. Everyone who seems to be a 'bad guy' turns out to be simply misguided. ( )