Read time: 5 minutes
Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery
🎧 Listened in audio | 📢 Narrated by: Erin Moon
⏱ Duration: 9 hours
🏷️ Publisher: Blackstone Publishing & St. Martin’s Publishing
📅 Published: March 28, 2023
Book Blurb:
In Curds of Prey, bestselling cozy author Korina Moss returns to Yarrow Glen, where nothing pairs better with cheese than a good mystery. Cheesemonger Willa Bauer is preparing the ultimate cheese bar for a high-society wedding, but when the groom (and mayor’s nephew) ends up dead, the small town’s big personalities start crumbling under pressure. With reputations on the line and secrets melting fast, Willa must track down the killer before she becomes the prey herself.
Let’s talk … murder!!!
Jumping into the third book of a cozy mystery series without reading the first two can feel like crashing a dinner party late. But Korina Moss makes sure you’re handed a plate and a glass of wine immediately. Not once did I feel lost or confused about the characters or relationships. If anything, the writing made me nostalgic for books I hadn’t even read yet, which is honestly impressive. Consider this a masterclass in welcoming new readers mid-series.
Willa Bauer is an instant favorite. She’s earnest, funny, and armed with an appreciation for cheese that borders on poetic. Moss’s writing is crisp and inviting, deliciously descriptive without overdoing the cozy fluff. And the mystery was pitched just right. I appreciated that I didn’t guess the killer early, which is a genuine surprise at the end, with threads tied neatly and a teasing setup for the next installment.
Erin Moon’s narration elevates everything. Her tone shifts effortlessly from small-town warmth to high-society snoot, and that “princess” accent for one of the characters? Absolute perfection. I honestly can’t find a single reason not to give this one five stars. It’s witty, satisfying, and left me both full and hungry (for more Willa… and for cheese).
Would I recommend it?
This is cozy mystery gold. Funny, flavorful, and perfectly narrated. Don’t read (or listen) on an empty stomach; you’ll crave Gouda within minutes, or inspire you to build a charcuterie board mid-chapter.
Add this to your TBR if you love culinary cozies with heart, humor, and a clever twist you won’t see coming.
If you like this, try…
- Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss — Start at the beginning of Willa Bauer’s journey.
Goodreads | StoryGraph | Pagebound | Fable | Hardcover | OpenLibrary | Litsy - A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette — Ice cream, murder, and small-town coziness.
Goodreads | StoryGraph | Pagebound | Fable | Hardcover | OpenLibrary | Litsy - A Catered Murder by Isis Crawford — Culinary chaos and sibling sleuths.
Goodreads | StoryGraph | Pagebound | Fable | Hardcover | OpenLibrary | Litsy - Murder Is Binding by Lorna Barrett – Small-town coziness with layered mysteries.
Goodreads | StoryGraph | Pagebound | Fable | Hardcover | OpenLibrary | Litsy - Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly — Another cheese-filled cozy delight with small-town charm and sharp wit.
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Say Cheese
Which cozy mystery series hooked you even when you jumped in mid-series? Or are you a strict “book one only” reader? Let’s talk cozies in the comments
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