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(dis)Comfort Food
"Revenge is a meal best served in a casserole dish."
Meet Rosie Kirkland, a quiet homemaker with a magical
talent for murder.
Rosie is just going through the motions, leading an
average quiet life. However, that normal life is thrown into a tailspin when
Rosie’s husband succumbs to a terminal illness. A mysterious friend named Vera
Caldwell shows up on the doorstep, offering food, comfort, and an introduction
to a world Rosie once thought impossible.
Suddenly, nothing is what it seems to be. The marriage
she thought to be a happy union is revealed to be one full of dark secrets. The
little old ladies down the street are unmasked as a clandestine cabal with
origins as old as civilization itself. The simple act of cooking becomes an act
of vengeance. And Rosie’s own identity begins to unravel as she finds herself
at the center of the ongoing history of witchcraft in Middle America.
Meet Rosie Kirkland, a quiet homemaker with a magical
talent for murder.
Rosie is just going through the motions, leading an
average quiet life. However, that normal life is thrown into a tailspin when
Rosie’s husband succumbs to a terminal illness. A mysterious friend named Vera
Caldwell shows up on the doorstep, offering food, comfort, and an introduction
to a world Rosie once thought impossible.
Suddenly, nothing is what it seems to be. The marriage
she thought to be a happy union is revealed to be one full of dark secrets. The
little old ladies down the street are unmasked as a clandestine cabal with
origins as old as civilization itself. The simple act of cooking becomes an act
of vengeance. And Rosie’s own identity begins to unravel as she finds herself
at the center of the ongoing history of witchcraft in Middle America.
330 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2013
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Brad Carter
3 books12 followersBrad Carter is a lifelong resident of the great state of Arkansas. He is a product of the state's public school system and a liberal upbringing that resulted in him becoming well versed in the arts of beer swilling, hog-calling, and writing. After discovering the delights of both pulp and literary fiction, Brad developed the urge to write and set about drafting page after page of sometimes horrific, sometimes humorous prose. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he discovered the joys of writers' workshops and honed his craft in a genre-unfriendly atmosphere that taught him to focus on the crafting of character and setting, and worry less about catering to genre conventions. Brad currently lives in Northwest Arkansas, where his wife and daughter barely tolerate his behavior.
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May 2, 2013
(dis)Comfort Food is a story about how Rosie Kirkland, former secretary and soft-spoken wife—a boring regular gal with no distinct personality—turned angel of death. Through meeting an old woman named Vera Caldwell and receiving a blank book labeled “Angels of Mercy Cookbook” Rosie discovers her talent for mercy killing through casseroles. With this gift Rosie uncovers a wonderful and exciting life much different than the inconsequential life she led previously.
(dis)Comfort Food is told in first person from the perspective of Rosie Kirkland. She introduces herself by inviting us into her kitchen for some casserole and coffee and begins explaining how she ended up the mercy-killing witch she is today
It doesn’t take long for Rosie to outperform her mentor and for confict to start brewing. Vera and Rosie have very different meanings for mercy killing and how it should be used. Through her dreams, Rosie is tutored by the First Sister, an Angel of Mercy who is no longer of this would. Rosie plans to rid the world of evil-doers: murderers, rapists, and her dead husband's former friends who have been hiding a dark secret behind the safe walls of their homes for years. Vera, on the other hand, saves her mercy killings for the elderly and the sick, refusing to commit murder and get the whole operation found out.
The beginning of the book reminds me of Dolores Claiborne and how both protagonists are telling the story of their lives and why they took the necessary actions they took. Indeed, this story is much like a Stephen King novel with the supernatural hard at work transforming a character in the aftermath. Carter is a compelling writer, loading the novel with page turning suspense; even during the lulls in the book I had to know what was going to happen next. The book is written honestly and I felt like I was being spoken to by a fifty-something year old woman beginning her second act in life. I was sucked into the story from the very first sentence.
That being said, somewhere towards the end I was taken aback by the sudden reappearance of a character and a relationship that ensued between Rosie and said character. It came quite out of nowhere with no build up and a quick explanation of the proceeding events. The sudden turn of events made me wonder if Carter was just wanting to wrap things up. Up until that part the story was taking its time unfolding letting me slip into the pages and become part of the story. I felt it was a little rushed and I wished Carter had taken his time in reintroducing the character so that the flow of the story wasn’t compromised.
Despite that one complaint, I would recommend this book to anyone. (dis)Comfort Food has great pace, plot, and character development. The imagery was sharp and vivid, like I said before, I was able to be completely consumed by this book. A must read.
(dis)Comfort Food is told in first person from the perspective of Rosie Kirkland. She introduces herself by inviting us into her kitchen for some casserole and coffee and begins explaining how she ended up the mercy-killing witch she is today
It doesn’t take long for Rosie to outperform her mentor and for confict to start brewing. Vera and Rosie have very different meanings for mercy killing and how it should be used. Through her dreams, Rosie is tutored by the First Sister, an Angel of Mercy who is no longer of this would. Rosie plans to rid the world of evil-doers: murderers, rapists, and her dead husband's former friends who have been hiding a dark secret behind the safe walls of their homes for years. Vera, on the other hand, saves her mercy killings for the elderly and the sick, refusing to commit murder and get the whole operation found out.
The beginning of the book reminds me of Dolores Claiborne and how both protagonists are telling the story of their lives and why they took the necessary actions they took. Indeed, this story is much like a Stephen King novel with the supernatural hard at work transforming a character in the aftermath. Carter is a compelling writer, loading the novel with page turning suspense; even during the lulls in the book I had to know what was going to happen next. The book is written honestly and I felt like I was being spoken to by a fifty-something year old woman beginning her second act in life. I was sucked into the story from the very first sentence.
That being said, somewhere towards the end I was taken aback by the sudden reappearance of a character and a relationship that ensued between Rosie and said character. It came quite out of nowhere with no build up and a quick explanation of the proceeding events. The sudden turn of events made me wonder if Carter was just wanting to wrap things up. Up until that part the story was taking its time unfolding letting me slip into the pages and become part of the story. I felt it was a little rushed and I wished Carter had taken his time in reintroducing the character so that the flow of the story wasn’t compromised.
Despite that one complaint, I would recommend this book to anyone. (dis)Comfort Food has great pace, plot, and character development. The imagery was sharp and vivid, like I said before, I was able to be completely consumed by this book. A must read.
December 12, 2013
So...this was not what I was expecting. It's difficult to write a review with no spoilers for this book. It starts out written in a chatty first person style as if the narrator is sitting across from you & telling you the story of how she ended up where she is today. It's quite a tale.
We are introduced to Rosie Kirkland, a 50-something housewife married to mild mannered Robert. They had a quiet, routine life up until 7 years ago. Then Rosie's mother died. While settling the estate & taking care of all the details, there's a constant stream of people dropping off food...mostly the dreaded casseroles that Rosie & Robert detest. That's how she meets Vera, the woman who will change her life. Vera comes by with yet another dish, claiming to have known her mother. When they're too tired to cook one night, Rosie throws Vera's casserole in the oven and surprise...it's delicious. It also leads to some rare bedroom action in the Kirkland household that evening.
Life goes back to normal but not long after, they learn Robert is seriously ill. One of his few requests is for some of that casserole so Rosie gets in touch with Vera who not only teaches her to make it but gives Rosie her own cookbook. And we're off.
We watch as Rosie learns she has a gift, one that can be used for comfort or destruction (now I understand the title) depending on her intent. She becomes a different woman, especially after learning Robert's dirty little secret. It rocks her world & helps her decide where to focus her skills as she gets stronger. She also meets other women with similar talents but not all of them are friendly.
There are many peripheral characters to flesh out the plot & most of the book is told in a folksy, long winded style with frequent interruptions by the author for chatty asides to the reader. But be prepared. In addition to this are passages describing graphic murders & a lot of gore. It evolves into a horror story with gothic undertones, sort of Stephen King-lite.
There's much more to the story but I don't print spoilers so I'll just say this is for fans of horror fiction with a strong paranormal element.
We are introduced to Rosie Kirkland, a 50-something housewife married to mild mannered Robert. They had a quiet, routine life up until 7 years ago. Then Rosie's mother died. While settling the estate & taking care of all the details, there's a constant stream of people dropping off food...mostly the dreaded casseroles that Rosie & Robert detest. That's how she meets Vera, the woman who will change her life. Vera comes by with yet another dish, claiming to have known her mother. When they're too tired to cook one night, Rosie throws Vera's casserole in the oven and surprise...it's delicious. It also leads to some rare bedroom action in the Kirkland household that evening.
Life goes back to normal but not long after, they learn Robert is seriously ill. One of his few requests is for some of that casserole so Rosie gets in touch with Vera who not only teaches her to make it but gives Rosie her own cookbook. And we're off.
We watch as Rosie learns she has a gift, one that can be used for comfort or destruction (now I understand the title) depending on her intent. She becomes a different woman, especially after learning Robert's dirty little secret. It rocks her world & helps her decide where to focus her skills as she gets stronger. She also meets other women with similar talents but not all of them are friendly.
There are many peripheral characters to flesh out the plot & most of the book is told in a folksy, long winded style with frequent interruptions by the author for chatty asides to the reader. But be prepared. In addition to this are passages describing graphic murders & a lot of gore. It evolves into a horror story with gothic undertones, sort of Stephen King-lite.
There's much more to the story but I don't print spoilers so I'll just say this is for fans of horror fiction with a strong paranormal element.
May 28, 2013
In his sophomore novel, (dis)Comfort Food, Brad Carter shows us he's not a one-hit wonder. He successfully layers horror, fantasy, and human truth in a 9x13 dish, bakes it to a golden brown, and serves it on a china plate of emotion.
Just like Big Man of Barlow, (dis)Comfort Food's power is in the characters. Carter has a way of creating identifiable people. That's your neighbor, that's the buffoon from work, and this is you. I daresay it's magical how Carter infuses his characters with those traits. Rosie Kirkland, Carter's protagonist, is wonderfully complete. I walked away not liking her hypocritical ways very much (wait until page 277 when she talks about her neighbor and you'll see what I mean), but I'm not sure we're supposed to like her. I certainly identified with her at times, called her a raving [censored] at others, but, ultimately, she's selfish and brutal. I won't go into details as I'm not much into giving out spoilers, so you'll have to read (and decide) for yourself.
The rest of the cast is just as involved as Rosie, each with their own motives, plots and plans that drive them forward. It's no coincidence that Carter pushes each character and relationship into a violent confrontation. We're not just presented with a horror novel, but rather a reflection of who we are as a society, how our reactions as individuals change the dynamic of our "global" society. As with most novels, that global society is a microcosm, but there's a reason why it works.
This is a book about emotions, how people compartmentalize them and turn them into components of their daily life, and in turn, lives or dies by them, and ultimately affects their immediate world. There's no better way to show that than to turn those emotions into recipes, which are nothing more than structured instructions used to create one of the few things we actually need to survive. If sadness were a protein, mercy a starch, and jealousy a vegetable, then anger would be Velveeta, the cheese that binds it all together.
And that is a scary thought.
Just like Big Man of Barlow, (dis)Comfort Food's power is in the characters. Carter has a way of creating identifiable people. That's your neighbor, that's the buffoon from work, and this is you. I daresay it's magical how Carter infuses his characters with those traits. Rosie Kirkland, Carter's protagonist, is wonderfully complete. I walked away not liking her hypocritical ways very much (wait until page 277 when she talks about her neighbor and you'll see what I mean), but I'm not sure we're supposed to like her. I certainly identified with her at times, called her a raving [censored] at others, but, ultimately, she's selfish and brutal. I won't go into details as I'm not much into giving out spoilers, so you'll have to read (and decide) for yourself.
The rest of the cast is just as involved as Rosie, each with their own motives, plots and plans that drive them forward. It's no coincidence that Carter pushes each character and relationship into a violent confrontation. We're not just presented with a horror novel, but rather a reflection of who we are as a society, how our reactions as individuals change the dynamic of our "global" society. As with most novels, that global society is a microcosm, but there's a reason why it works.
This is a book about emotions, how people compartmentalize them and turn them into components of their daily life, and in turn, lives or dies by them, and ultimately affects their immediate world. There's no better way to show that than to turn those emotions into recipes, which are nothing more than structured instructions used to create one of the few things we actually need to survive. If sadness were a protein, mercy a starch, and jealousy a vegetable, then anger would be Velveeta, the cheese that binds it all together.
And that is a scary thought.
May 11, 2013
I find it hard to believe anyone could rate this book so high. The story started with great promise. I normally don't care much for first person POV, but I liked the way Carter managed it. The pace was solid without many lulls. The idea of the Angels of Mercy was interesting as well, the ability to help someone in pain not hurt anymore through the simple enjoyment of a casserole.
It was as the main character, the so-called protagonist, grew into her power that the story lost any enjoyment. Two major points that make up the majority of the plot bother me quite a bit. First, the glee and arousal with which Rosie gruesomely murdered two people and planned to murder many more. Then the callousness in which she experimented with her gift by randomly killing several elderly people. Since when do main characters revel in killing? And why the hell would we care if some crazy religious nut killed her? She's a murderer regardless of the "justification" for the deaths. On top of all of that, she wasn't that smart. The hints given to her about the antagonist were so obvious. At the very least, she should have figured it out when he mentioned he was from Oklahoma, the home of her "sisters."
The bigger gripe for me is a bit more personal. The use of "magic" in the story was offensive. It is hard enough for modern witches to be taken seriously, to not have to hide our beliefs for fear of repercussions without writers perpetuating the misinformation of all witches as evil. I know this is a simple work of fiction not based on how witches truly are, but it plays to the stereotypes we fight so hard to disprove, right down to the reference to snakes.
Maybe my mistake was going into this expecting a good mystery. Even the cover art looks like a typical cozy mystery. If I'd been prepared for a horror novel, I might not have been so disappointed.
It was as the main character, the so-called protagonist, grew into her power that the story lost any enjoyment. Two major points that make up the majority of the plot bother me quite a bit. First, the glee and arousal with which Rosie gruesomely murdered two people and planned to murder many more. Then the callousness in which she experimented with her gift by randomly killing several elderly people. Since when do main characters revel in killing? And why the hell would we care if some crazy religious nut killed her? She's a murderer regardless of the "justification" for the deaths. On top of all of that, she wasn't that smart. The hints given to her about the antagonist were so obvious. At the very least, she should have figured it out when he mentioned he was from Oklahoma, the home of her "sisters."
The bigger gripe for me is a bit more personal. The use of "magic" in the story was offensive. It is hard enough for modern witches to be taken seriously, to not have to hide our beliefs for fear of repercussions without writers perpetuating the misinformation of all witches as evil. I know this is a simple work of fiction not based on how witches truly are, but it plays to the stereotypes we fight so hard to disprove, right down to the reference to snakes.
Maybe my mistake was going into this expecting a good mystery. Even the cover art looks like a typical cozy mystery. If I'd been prepared for a horror novel, I might not have been so disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2013
Received from: Post Mortem Press via netgalley.com
Recommended for 16+ (foul language, torture/horror, sexual references)
Rosie has always been average, nothing special. She was a good student, but exceptional. She dropped out of college when she earned her MRS degree. She did twenty years as a secretary and then retired. Life and love were boring. When her mother died, her friends, her mother’s friends, church ladies, and strangers brought food. “Comfort food,” they would say. One of those people was Vera Caldwell. Not long after Rosie’s mother had died, her husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Right before he passed, Vera was there again, to comfort and to support Rosie. She gave Rosie a cookbook/diary to encourage her in the loss of her husband. Soon, Rosie finds herself enmeshed in an ancient coven, the Sisters of Mercy,… and finds that she is strong and she can be special.
So, is it wrong that I went into the kitchen and started making a TON of food when I finished this book? After he had eaten, I started telling my husband about the storyline.
Here is our conversation:
Him: “I don’t think I have anything to worry about; we don’t have any poisons in the house.”
Me: “She didn’t use poison.”
Him: “crushed glass?”
Me: “No. Magic! She made magic casseroles.”
Him: “Well, then, I still don’t have anything to worry about”
Me: “Why not? I’ve been called a witch before.”
Him: “You misheard,” he muttered under his breath.
Yes, I’m still laughing over that exchange!
This was a very well-developed story with characters that you will believe could be real.
Editing / Grammar: A, very few errors.
Recommended for 16+ (foul language, torture/horror, sexual references)
Rosie has always been average, nothing special. She was a good student, but exceptional. She dropped out of college when she earned her MRS degree. She did twenty years as a secretary and then retired. Life and love were boring. When her mother died, her friends, her mother’s friends, church ladies, and strangers brought food. “Comfort food,” they would say. One of those people was Vera Caldwell. Not long after Rosie’s mother had died, her husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Right before he passed, Vera was there again, to comfort and to support Rosie. She gave Rosie a cookbook/diary to encourage her in the loss of her husband. Soon, Rosie finds herself enmeshed in an ancient coven, the Sisters of Mercy,… and finds that she is strong and she can be special.
So, is it wrong that I went into the kitchen and started making a TON of food when I finished this book? After he had eaten, I started telling my husband about the storyline.
Here is our conversation:
Him: “I don’t think I have anything to worry about; we don’t have any poisons in the house.”
Me: “She didn’t use poison.”
Him: “crushed glass?”
Me: “No. Magic! She made magic casseroles.”
Him: “Well, then, I still don’t have anything to worry about”
Me: “Why not? I’ve been called a witch before.”
Him: “You misheard,” he muttered under his breath.
Yes, I’m still laughing over that exchange!
This was a very well-developed story with characters that you will believe could be real.
Editing / Grammar: A, very few errors.
May 6, 2013
Such a good story. It's hard to put this book I to a category. It's a mystery, a horror story, a book about friendship, coping with a husband dying, witches and so much more. After her mother dies, Rosie meets Vera, who delivers a casserole for the family. Not long after, Rosie's husband dies of cancer. Or not. Now Rosie discovers she is one of the Angels of death. Her casseroles become her murder weapons..
May 13, 2013
I was so comfortable with the beginning half of this story and could relate well with the others, especially Rosie and her witty banter. Once Vera enters into the picture, things head south and slowly stalls. I felt the need to make a casserole and the need to sit and finish the book. The book won but not by much. I was surprised that Tator tot hotdish was not mentioned since that was a staple in our MN house growing up.
Thank you NetGalley for providing this book to read.
Thank you NetGalley for providing this book to read.
May 14, 2013
Rosie Kirkland, retired and widowed, tells her story as she learns how to deliver the mercy of death through the power of her cooking. Euthanasia through Velveeta laden casseroles. Unexpectedly the tale turns from fantasy to horror.
The story moves quickly and I liked the main character development. Enjoyed the first half of the book the most.
The story moves quickly and I liked the main character development. Enjoyed the first half of the book the most.
November 7, 2013
Wow, this one really caught me by surprise. It starts off as an off-kilter dark fantasy novel with a great voice, lovely main character and black black BLACK sense of humor. And then, about halfway through, it goes BATSHIT. Every time you think "things can't really be this bad", they totally are. And the bodies pile up.
I loved every minute of it.
I loved every minute of it.
October 6, 2014
"Revenge is something best served in a casserole dish." Rosie's husband dies and she meets Vera - the little white haired lady who takes casseroles to the bereaved of their town. I laughed, wondered how the author knew so well what older folks think (time moves really fast), and basically enjoyed a book that mentioned places I know and casseroles I have known, too!
January 5, 2014
This is one of the most distasteful books I have read in years. The only reason it got 2 stars instead of 1 is that I didn't find any typos or misspellings. Other than that, there was nothing about this book to like. This showed up on Netgalley under "Mysteries and Thrillers" but there was no mystery involved and it certainly wasn't thrilling.
The book begins with the death of the protagonist's mom and various people bringing over food which is customary when a member of the family dies. One woman's food has a strange effect and the story revolves around the ability to use food to produce different results in people through the use of having a "special gift". I don't want to give spoilers so it's hard to describe the story but what I can say is what was so profoundly disturbing about it. The protagonist is the most petty, bitter, mean-spirited character that I've met in a book in a long time. The book is written in first person so we have a never-ending stream of Rosie making fun of basically every person she meets. Alzheimer's patients, anyone who attends church, people who like dogs, people who are well off, people who are poor, anyone who lives a normal middle-class life, teachers, anyone who dresses differently than her, doctors, teenagers, you name it, she derides and belittles them. It was very difficult to finish the book but I didn't want to write a review without having given it a fair shot so I read every single word of the thing. When you include the pedophilia and kiddie porn, you have a book that I can't wait to get off my Kindle.
I received this book from Netgalley and this is my honest review.
The book begins with the death of the protagonist's mom and various people bringing over food which is customary when a member of the family dies. One woman's food has a strange effect and the story revolves around the ability to use food to produce different results in people through the use of having a "special gift". I don't want to give spoilers so it's hard to describe the story but what I can say is what was so profoundly disturbing about it. The protagonist is the most petty, bitter, mean-spirited character that I've met in a book in a long time. The book is written in first person so we have a never-ending stream of Rosie making fun of basically every person she meets. Alzheimer's patients, anyone who attends church, people who like dogs, people who are well off, people who are poor, anyone who lives a normal middle-class life, teachers, anyone who dresses differently than her, doctors, teenagers, you name it, she derides and belittles them. It was very difficult to finish the book but I didn't want to write a review without having given it a fair shot so I read every single word of the thing. When you include the pedophilia and kiddie porn, you have a book that I can't wait to get off my Kindle.
I received this book from Netgalley and this is my honest review.
July 2, 2013
(Dis)Comfort Food starts out as a normal story about an average woman and her husband. But it turns into much more than that! I personally liked the average everyday Rosie best. We definitely got to know her character well as her personality changed so dramatically. But did we really know the real Rosie? I don't think so. The part of her cooking for Angela was... OMG ... sick.
The character of Vera was actually very likable to me. But then I've always believed that people that are suffering and close to death should be given the same compassion we give to our pets. That's my opinion and please don't give me bad reviews because of it. Yes, Vera was just a sweet little lady who liked to cook casseroles.
When I started this book, I expected mystery, thriller or suspense which is how I believe it was advertised as. But wow, this was true horror quality writing! Dark and creepy, kind of warped and really good! Yes, there were a few spots that were kind of slow but it was a page turner because you had no idea what the author had planned for us next.
I would recommend this if you like horror stories because this is one of my favorites! Very interesting read that is definitely not a comfort read, it is pure discomfort and I know you will love it!
~ Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me a copy to read and review. Every word of this review is my own honest opinion.
A copy of this review will also be on my blog. http://abookaholicblog.typepad.com
The character of Vera was actually very likable to me. But then I've always believed that people that are suffering and close to death should be given the same compassion we give to our pets. That's my opinion and please don't give me bad reviews because of it. Yes, Vera was just a sweet little lady who liked to cook casseroles.
When I started this book, I expected mystery, thriller or suspense which is how I believe it was advertised as. But wow, this was true horror quality writing! Dark and creepy, kind of warped and really good! Yes, there were a few spots that were kind of slow but it was a page turner because you had no idea what the author had planned for us next.
I would recommend this if you like horror stories because this is one of my favorites! Very interesting read that is definitely not a comfort read, it is pure discomfort and I know you will love it!
~ Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me a copy to read and review. Every word of this review is my own honest opinion.
A copy of this review will also be on my blog. http://abookaholicblog.typepad.com
June 15, 2014
We all have had that question of someone's past. Rosie Kirkland is a gentle soul who would invite anyone into her house for tea, or a nice square meal. You fall in love with her immediately,she's cool calm and collected. Rosie's cat jumps up on your lap and stares up at you, almost warning you to leave, but you are too intrigued to even notice. The woman has seen a lot in her life. It isn't until you start asking more questions that your view of Rosie changes. You see her in a whole different light and you feel for her in her times of loss, triumph and unfathomable actions. Memory Lane is dark, bloody and full of twists. At times you wish you were there for her, when more than once you want to walk out to catch some air or maybe run from her house. Should you be there? Your ears listen when they don't want to. Your mouth starts to water at times when she's describing how to make her fantastic dishes. The cheese is bubbly on top of that casserole she just served you, though not as bubbly as your insides... What has she done? Who is she? Why don't you just open up her old recipe book there and found out.
September 5, 2015
I picked this book up at a convention in the Post-Mortem Press room. I wanted a book that was lighthearted and fun and yet still a bit evil. (Dis)Comfort Food was perfect! Not only was it highly entertaining but it was a well written web of mystery, murder and perhaps... mercy. The first half of the book we meet an Angel of Mercy and learn of the magical cookbooks and casseroles. I wanted nothing more than to make every suggested recipe and eat, eat, eat! Never has a non-cookbook made me so hungry in my life. The second half of the book is where things take a dark turn (well... darker) and it really grabbed me as a horror fan. Part of the fun is guessing the role of each character and seeing the story connect so I will not mention what happens. I will say that the second half is filled with gore, torture, suffering, magic, "what the..." moments and even more casseroles.
After reading this book you will also question every neighbor on your street. Nothing is ever what it seems but if you eat some comfort food and read this book, you'll feel better.
After reading this book you will also question every neighbor on your street. Nothing is ever what it seems but if you eat some comfort food and read this book, you'll feel better.
April 15, 2013
review coming soon
December 23, 2015
Couldn't put it down!! Next... :)
July 27, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. The characterisation, plot and tempo were great, almost all the way through. I couldn't put it down. This one, I have recommended to my friends!
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