Review of Mother's Day, Muffins, and Murder by Sara Rosett

Sarah Rosett has done it again with the 10th in her Ellie Avery Mystery series! This book is a must-read for fans of the series, but what I've always found great about Rosett's books is that they absolutely can be read as standalones. This book is no exception! She has such a skilled way of introducing new readers to Ellie, her family, and the other characters that as a fan I never find it boring or feel like I should skip over certain parts. All the things that make Ellie so relateable and loveable are here and it was fun to catch back up with her. As is the case with the majority of the books in this series the mystery definitely didn't disappoint. One of my favorite things about Rosett's writing is her attention to detail when it comes to clues dropped throughout the story for the reader to find and piece together in order to figure out whodunnit! They are more intricate than your average cozy but certainly not complicated or hard to find. By book 10 Rosett has mastered the art of a good mystery while keeping the story light and cozy. I had my eye on one character for most of the story but did waver a few times throughout. Ultimately I enjoyed the mystery and had nothing to be disappointed about. I liked that Ellie was somewhat "forced" into working with her main business competition, Gabrielle, to solve the murder. While Gabrielle hasn't always been the most likeable character in the series, by this point the women are able to get along and even see eye to eye at times. It was fun to see more of Gabrielle. I also enjoyed Ellie's interactions with Detective Waraday, the lead detective on the case. In earlier books in this series Ellie and the detective didn't exactly get along. In this book Ellie's assistance proves to be invaluable to the detective. It adds a different element to the story. I highly recommend giving this book a try even if you have never read other books in the series. I'm certain that once you meet Ellie and Co. you will want to seek out earlier books in the series. For fans of the Ellie Avery Mystery series this is one you can't afford to miss. It has all the quality of a typical Rosett book with a handful of new and fun twists.