![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, savor her entertaining debut with “Arsenic and Adobo. ![]() Readers are guaranteed a sequel as Manansala has a three-book contract. Amusing dinners further show the bonds among the characters and how food can express a character’s personality. Manansala skillfully peppers in an extended family: “aunts,” actually her godmothers, friends whose loyalty is never in doubt and an overweight dachshund. Derek also happened to be Lila’s high school boyfriend, making her the natural suspect. Then there’s the poisoning of Derek Winter, a blogger whose consistently negative reviews didn’t stop him from regularly eating at Tita Rosie’s Kitchen. She has written a variety of fiction books for readers. Manansala is the author of this mind-blowing book and a well-known author. The author makes a lot of efforts to make this book a complete page-turner for the readers.Mia P. But the landlord wants to close the restaurant. Arsenic and Adobo is a story that unfolds the secrets and tells you about an emotional roller coaster. She also includes a few recipes that readers will want to try.įollowing a painful breakup, Lila Macapagal is trying for a new start by working at Tita Rosie’s Kitchen, a Filipino restaurant run by her aunt in Shady Palms, Ill. Manansala makes full use of the cozy, or light, category of mysteries while also delivering a realistic story. “Arsenic and Adobo” also works as a story about fresh starts and the value of friends who are like family. Manansala stirs up a lively mixture of Filipino culture, food and family bonds with an appealing heroine in her well-plotted, poignant and often sweet debut “Arsenic and Adobo.” ![]()
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