About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is looking for a clever, fast-paced mystery that balances magical wonder with high-stakes problem-solving. This sequel to The Last Chance Hotel finds Seth and his sarcastic talking cat, Nightshade, navigating a high-pressure culinary competition where the recipes are magical and the stakes are deadly. It is an excellent choice for kids who enjoy 'whodunit' puzzles and stories about finding one's place in a world where they feel like an underdog. While the book deals with a murder mystery, the tone remains accessible and whimsical for the middle-grade audience. It touches on themes of integrity, the weight of competition, and the importance of staying true to oneself even when surrounded by powerful figures. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary and the way the story encourages logical thinking and deductive reasoning.
