Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Brownie Points for Murder
Nicole Ellis
71/100
👍 Worth It
Jill Andrews trips over a body and ends up untangling a web of neighborhood secrets to clear her sister-in-law's name — it's a fun, humorous cozy with a relatable mom at the center. Solid series opener, though the pregnancy-complication subplot runs a bit heavier than typical cozy fare.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing72
Originality60
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit70
Human-eye read70
Penny’s verdict71
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