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Mimi Lee Cracks the Code
by Jennifer J. Chow
Series: Sassy Cat Mystery #3
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Published by Berkley on November 30, 2021
Genres: Cozy Animal Mystery
Pages: 288
Format: Kindle
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When murder follows Mimi Lee to her romantic island getaway, she puts on her best sleuthing hat with her sassy cat in tow in this adventurous cozy mystery by Jennifer J. Chow.
Mimi Lee just found an extra perk to being a pet groomer at Hollywoof (other than cuddling animals all day long, that is). Pixie St. James, one of Mimi’s clients and the investor behind Hollywoof, has offered her and her boyfriend, Josh, a getaway at her vacation home, nestled on beautiful Catalina Island. With the island just outside of Los Angeles but still far enough from the hustle and bustle, Mimi, Josh, and their cat Marshmallow (who, of course, wouldn’t be caught dead in a dingy pet hotel) are excited about their relaxing stay.
That is, until Pixie’s last renter, Davis D. Argo, turns up dead. Mimi and Josh’s romantic getaway immediately turns into an enormous buzzkill, especially when Pixie asks Mimi for help. The police suspect Pixie, and Mimi knows a thing or two about wrongful allegations. Mimi figures it couldn’t hurt to snoop a little since she’s already there, and soon discovers that a valuable item is missing. Except Pixie isn’t the only one in the neighborhood who has been robbed. There is something strange happening on the island, and Mimi won’t stop until she finds out what it is.
Mimi Lee Cracks the Code by Jennifer J. Chow is a wonderfully cozy mystery with an adorable cat as the (co-)star!
Will Mimi find the killer before Pixie ends up in jail? And what about the stolen goods?
Mimi Lee
Mimi is our sleuth. However, her day job is that of a pet groomer. She owns Hollywoof a pet grooming shop in Los Angeles. I have to say that Mimi puts a whole new swing on the pet grooming profession. The fact that she enjoys her work so much is refreshing. I also like that she tries to be a good big sister.
Mimi has so many things going on during this investigation. These are the things that I liked the most: her relationship with her sister and her willingness to go back her up at a speed dating event that her mother signed Alice up for. I love their family game night. It is so nice to see family still getting together and enjoying each other’s company. The fact that Mimi gives up her time to help out her friend, Pixie. Then there is Mimi’s relationship with Josh, they have such a true-to-life relationship. My favorite part of Mimi’s world is Marshmellow, her Persian cat.
Marshmellow
Don’t let this name fool you. He is smart, crafty, and just as stealthy. He is Mimi’s friend, confidant, companion and he helps her with her sleuthing. Marshmellow has a wicked sense of humor that keeps Mimi on her toes. The two of them make a great team, but don’t tell Marshmellow they are a team as he would argue that Mimi is his supporting actress.
Oh, and I forgot to mention that Marshmellow talks to Mimi. Yes, I know isn’t he awesome.
Four Stars
I enjoyed reading about Mimi and Marshmellow’s exploits. The characters are solid and the storyline is filled with fun and meaningful events. If you love mysteries with cats this is a good one for you. I recommend it. I need to read the first two books myself.
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About Jennifer J. Chow
Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries. The first in the series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read, a PopSugar’s Best Summer Beach Read, and one of BuzzFeed’s Top 5 Books by AAPI authors. She’s active in Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Crime Writers of Color.
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