Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage is a Golden Girls murder mystery filled with humor and sarcasm the women solve a murder.
If I could sum this book up into two words I would say “Sarcastic” and “Nostalgic”. Murder by Cheesecake is a funny and cozy murder mystery book that you will enjoy if you liked the Golden Girls. I enjoyed this book so much that I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. This book is perfect for any one who loves a good murder mystery.
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Murder by Cheesecake Overview
Title: Murder by Cheesecake
Author: Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Pages: 336 Pages
Publish Date: April 15th, 2025
Genre: Cozy Murder Mystery
My Star Rating: 4 out of 5 stars! (I loved this book and would recommend most people check it out!)
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Synopsis From Amazon
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!
My Review of Murder by Cheesecake
Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, and Hyperion Avenue for this Advanced Reading Copy of Murder by Cheesecake.
As someone who loved watching Golden Girls when I was younger, I looked forward to reading this cozy murder mystery. Reading this book is like watching an episode of the beloved sitcom. It hits you with tons of nostalgia and classic Golden Girls humor.
The author did a fantastic job paying tribute to the show while creating a “whodunit” scenario. Dorothy had her sarcasm, Blanche had her feminine ways, Rose with her St. Olaf love, and Sofia with her quick, harsh comments. You will laugh out loud at least once while reading. Also, all the 1980s references were delightful.
The story itself was a little lacking at times. There were some high actions, funny, and even tense moments but there were some parts where the story seem to stall. I didn’t see the ending coming or suspect who the murderer was until the end. That’s a good mystery!
Overall, I think this book is great for anyone who loves Golden Girls or a cozy murder mystery. Think Murder She Wrote with snarky main characters. If this author writes another Golden Girls mystery book I will be reading it!
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Who I Recommend This Book To
Murder by Cheesecake is a funny and enjoyable murder mystery book. If you are a fan of cozy crime novels, then this book is for you. If you are a fan of The Golden Girls then you will LOVE this book.
It’s a great book to read when you have a weekend free to read a quick book. I recommend reading this book with some delicious cheesecake and maybe a glass of wine.
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Final Thoughts
Murder by Cheesecake is a funny cozy murder mystery featuring the Golden Girls. It’s perfect for a rainy weekend read when you want to curl up with a good mystery that’s not creepy. I loved reading this book and enjoyed all the nostalgia. I’ve actually started re-watching Golden Girls on Hulu because I enjoyed this book so much.
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Thanks for reading,
Kel