Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates

Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
4 Stars

Katie is unhappy with her Ohio bakery job. When she finds out her aunt and uncle are opening a bakery in Savannah, Georgia, she jumps at the chance to assist them. Her aunt Lucy quickly takes her under her wing and Katie notices aunt Lucy adding mysterious herbs to her baking. When a murder happens in front of the bakery, Katie's uncle Ben becomes the main suspect. Katie soon takes on the mission of clearing his name and finding out who the real killer is. Katie soon learns more about herself than she thought she ever would.

This was a really cute cozy mystery. It was light and an easy read. I'll definitely be reading the next one in the series. If you enjoy witchcraft and cozies, I would recommend this one.

The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain

Riley is just a baby when her older sister commits suicide. Riley and her brother grow up in a family devastated by this loss. But now, years later, while sorting through her father's affairs after he passes away, Riley learns that Lisa is still alive. But why does everyone think she committed suicide? And what secrets are still out there? Riley will soon find her life upside down when long kept secrets are revealed.

I loved this book. It is told through Riley's viewpoint as well as Lisa's. It does flash back between present and past, but the story is woven together very well to where you don't get confused. I found myself wanting to keep reading and reading to find out what was going to happen next. I did figure out one of the twists, but still, over all it was an excellent read.

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Cecilia accidentally finds a letter her husband wrote to her only to be opened in the event of his death. Cecilia now has the decision of opening it and possibly revealing a deep dark secret, or leaving the letter alone. What Cecilia doesn't know is that this secret affects more than just her and their family. What will the consequences be if she opens the letter?

This is the 2nd book I've read by Moriarty and I actually preferred Big Little Lies over this one. While the story line was good, I felt like it really didn't get going until about 3/4 of the way through the book. I was really expecting more of a shocker towards the end, so I was a bit disappointed.