When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting.
Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the groom’s family’s snobbery against the traditional St. Olaf wedding week guidelines, her hometown may never accept her cousin again!
Dorothy quickly realizes she needs a date with whom she can exchange wedding-related wisecracks. Turning to a newfangled VHS dating service, she believes she’s found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems she’ll just have to enjoy the company of Sophia, Blanche, and whomever Blanche has targeted for a hookup.
As the Girls all pitch in, Rose is thrilled that the tea-and-fish-themed kickoff event is perfect, not a herring out of place. That is until Dorothy’s date is found dead—face-planted in an otherwise scrumptious-looking cheesecake. With every guest a suspect (especially Dorothy) and a marriage on the line, the four besties must ID the real killer, get the should-be-happy couple down the aisle, and make sure nobody from St. Olaf gets lost in the wilds of Miami. It’s up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day!
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When I heard about this book, I knew I needed to read it. I loved The Golden Girls and watched the entire series with my mom. I was thrilled to learn that there would be a cozy mystery featuring Golden Girls. A part of me was hesitant to read the book because I adored The Golden Girls and wasn't sure if they'd be portrayed in the same way in the books. I'm glad I decided to give it a shot; the author did a fantastic job bringing The Golden Girls back to life, with a mystery in the mix. I think this would be a great spin-off show, if all the cast were still alive. I felt as I was transformed back into my favorite show. I did feel like the beginning was slow and there wasn't much going on, but as the story progressed, so did the pacing, and I had to force myself to put the book down.
You can't help but love Rose, Dorothy, Sophia, and Blanche. I missed seeing all the girls together, and I found myself laughing at some of their banter that I enjoyed on show. Adding humor to the story made it much more difficult to pull away from it. I found myself turning the pages without realizing how much time had passed. From the moment the body was discovered, I was captivated by the story and wondered about the motive for the murder and who was responsible. I was curious about the title, Murder by Cheesecake. However, it became clear as I read the book. Considering how much the girls loved the cheesecake; it fit the story perfectly.
I loved how the girls worked together to figure out what happened. They were there for each other, just like in the show, but this time it was to solve the murder. There were several twists that kept you on the edge of your seat. I felt like I was attempting to solve the mystery alongside Rose, Dorothy, Blanche, and Sophia. I also liked how we saw a slightly different side of Rose in this book. There was so much I loved about this book. A part of me wishes the next book was already out; I'm curious what adventures the girls will have next. I recommend this to Golden Girls fans, especially those who enjoy cozy mysteries.
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