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Jessa Maxwell

The Golden Spoon

Jessa MaxwellFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Jessa Maxwell

The Golden Spoon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell follows the tense and dramatic filming of the final season of the baking show "Bake Week" at Grafton Manor, the childhood home of its creator Betsy Martin. Contestants navigate rivalry, sabotage, and personal reflections while a mysterious saboteur targets them, culminating in the murder of co-host Archie Morris which unravels hidden secrets and personal traumas. The book references sexual assault and harassment.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.7

44,225 ratings

50%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell offers a charming blend of baking and mystery, appealing to fans of cozy mysteries. Reviewers praise its unique setting and engaging plot. However, some note pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it manages to serve a delightful, if slightly uneven, story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Golden Spoon?

Ideal for fans of baking competitions and cozy mysteries, The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell will charm readers who enjoyed Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and Vicki Delany’s Tea & Treachery. This novel blends culinary delights with suspense, perfect for those seeking a light-hearted yet gripping read.

3.7

44,225 ratings

50%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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