This series is fun and easy to read, I love the coziness of not having to worry about something terrible happening to the main character or the recurring cast of characters. Especially since the strength of this series is the tight-knit Filipino family and their close friends. The mystery wasn't shocking, I had an inkling of who the murderer was as soon as they were introduced, but there was enough doubt and enough moving pieces to keep it interesting. Also, I don't really read this series for the mystery plot so it didn't affect my enjoyment. Honestly, this fulfills a very specific need I have in terms of diverse cozy mysteries, which is why I love reading the series.