Perfect for fans of Mia P. Manansala and Elle Cosimano, in Misha Popp’s third Pies Before Guys mystery, the pies are deadlier than ever when Daisy receives a request for revenge against an abusive cop.

I requested this arc as soon as I saw the "Perfect for fans of Mia P. Manansala and Elle Cosimano" and did not read anything more, like that this is the third book in the series. I have not read the first two but will be going back to read them! That said, I didn't have any trouble understanding this book having not read the other two. I would probably read the first two first though if you can, just because I'm sure you get a better sense of the characters.

I loved that there was a magic in this book and that our MC Daisy is killing bad men with pies. It's a funny concept. There were some tougher subjects in this book, but I think the author did a REALLY good job addressing them in a light, but also serious way.

Will definitely be reading more from this author!

There are a few things I should´ve known before requesting the arc for this book. First, it’s the third book of a series. Second, it has magic in it. And third, it would make me violently angry.

“The Last To Pie” introduces us to Daisy, a woman who dedicates herself to use her magic the best way one could think of: killing abusive men. With pies.

In this book, after getting a weird request from a scared and isolated woman named Jodie, Daisy must do one thing that she´s never done before, and that could possibly put her in danger, which is killing a cop. Things become more urgent when a few days after sending the request, Jodie goes missing.


At the beginning, I was a little hesitant about this book, since I didn´t know magic was involved. I was simply interested in how a woman could kill men with pies. But, although the magic is mentioned often, it´s not that big of an element in the book. By this I mean that Daisy exclusively uses her magic while baking pies, and it’s more of an intention thing than her chanting or making potions. The latter is fine, but I wasn´t really looking for a fantasy book. This made the book way more enjoyable for me. Or as enjoyable as it could be when talking about getting rid of men that beat their wives.

I think the book did a fine job of dealing with this subject, which can be a difficult thing. Daisy doesn´t overstep boundaries, doesn´t charge for her services, and never blames the victim. The book always makes sure that the victim is always looked at as a human and nothing else, and always puts the fault with the abuser, and no one else.

I do want to note that the way the writer, Misha Popp, wrote about Daisy saving these women, was really good. By this I mean that in no part of the story did Daisy look down on these women, or talked about them like they were weak and she was their only salvation. Seeing as this is a heavy subject, I think this is really good, since you’ll find that in many books that talk about these issues, the woman is nothing else but that. And often, they’re only a woman being saved by a man.

Another subject the book dealt with was police brutality. Daisy hates cops, and if you didn´t before you read this book -meaning if you are insane- then you will after. The cop Daisy is after are the absolute worse, breaking laws left and right and always sure they can get away with it. It is a pretty heavy subject to deal with, but I think Misha Popp handled it pretty well, always making sure Daisy´s privilege-since she´s a white woman- didn’t go unnoticed.

Although the book was an interesting read and I had a good time getting to know it, my one complaint is Daisy´s boyfriend, Noel. Look, I think he´s fine. But he was asking stupid questions about the situation, and even if he was supportive, there was not much going on with him. He bored me. And there´s nothing worse than a boring character.

Overall, I definitely wouldn’t name this book when talking about my favorites, but it was pretty good in a way I wasn’t expecting.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

Rating: ★★★.5

During this third book in the series, Daisy is dealing with serious life issues like what is family, what does love look like and what obligations does it bring. She’s also dealing with an abusive cop who’s looking for revenge. Daisy violated her own self-imposed, low profile when she decided to help the cop’s abused girlfriend. Now that the woman’s missing, Daisy’s sure he’s to blame and she’s determined to rescue the girlfriend. If she’s still alive.

I love the ride or die friendships and found family in this series! While Daisy constantly faces the horrors of domestic abuse, and constantly questions the moral grey area of what she does, that gets balanced by the love and support she has with her best friend and partner in crime, Melly and the crew at the diner where she bakes, her farmer boyfriend Noel, and her adorable pittie, Zoey. When Daisy’s in a tough spot, they all pitch in to help.

Like the previous books, this one is brimming with luscious descriptions of pies - both Daisy’s and Noel’s new venture of pizza. Recipes included.

I love the inclusivity of this series with the inclusion of queer and Latinx characters. There’s a fantastic scene where Frank, the crotchety, older owner of the diner reads the riot act to some straight, white guys who are giving the diner staff grief.

"The Last to Pie (A Pies Before Guys Book #3)" by Misha Popp continues the pie baker, female Dexter of cozy mysteries. Daisy is still pulling double doing making helpful pies for the general public and for domestic abuse women with her special brand of magic. However, this time one of her Pies Before Guys clients is needing help with a cop boyfriend and disappears before she can complete a contract with Daisy. This stirs up lots of drama with Daisy in how she sees what she does and her relationships since she can't ignore an obvious need.

Very action and investigation, not enough mystery for what I look for in a cozy mystery. I hope of the series continues it goes back to the mystery side of things. This one did end a bit like it could be a final book but also left it open to more.

Thanks @netgalley and @crookedlanebooks for an ARC of Misha Popp’s latest book. I got this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I love the characters in these PIES BEFORE GUYS books. Lots of important topics in this book, and I did appreciate having more time with some of the main characters from the first book. I think I still liked that one the best. There was a little less mystery in this one and it dragged on at parts. I love the characters enough though to continue to read Misha’s books. A ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 read in my books. Check it out when it’s published in May 2024.

I have really enjoyed the previous two books in the Pies Before Guys mystery series. I am a sucker for a good cozy mystery (especially with food), and this series is no exception. It details Daisy, a woman who can bake magic (good and bad) into pies. She runs a "murder pie" business on the side in order to help women who are in negative situations with men.

This third book was very enjoyable and was a perfect "light" read for me. I like how the romance continues to progress in this series since I feel like some cozy mysteries can have the romance plotline stall. Popp also makes the books very relevant to today's culture.

If you are looking for an enjoyable cozy mystery series, I definitely suggest this one!

I'm obsessed with this series. A little darker and deeper than the first two for sure, going more into what Daisy goes through and how she deals with PBG as well as how she connects with her found family. I read this in one sitting of course, and it was very well fleshed out and even sinister at times, peeking behind the surface of the Pie Girl veneer. Can't wait until the next book, this one was a banger.

#TheLasttoPie #NetGalley

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC!

Don't let that cute cover fool you. This book is a dark one. Like I had nightmares. I'm a total wimp when it comes to dark scary novels. Daisy is a total badass but she's scared of getting caught or stalked again. When she receives an email without the referral. She waits on the email but when she gets another email she can tell this girl is legit. She finds the girl has gone missing and she feels guilty. So she tries to find her and that's when it gets scary. I love this series. I can't wait to see what else happens.

This is book #3 in this 'murder pie' series (and the first one that I have read), about Daisy who bakes 'murder' pies. A woman, Jodie, sends a request for a pie. Before she can investigate further, she goes missing. Daisy is worried so she looks for clues to find her.

It was definitely not a cozy mystery - the topic of abused women was just too much and I DNF. I was looking forward to a 'fun' cozy mystery - I definitely judged by the cover....

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Adorably pleasant and cozy with plenty of action to keep the pages turning. I enjoy all the healthy conversations being thrown around rather than miscommunication being used as a plot device.

In this third Pies Before Guys mystery series, Daisy Ellery has a troubling new request: a young woman named Jodie sends a request for a murder pie, not following the usual protocols, and reveals that her abuser is her older boyfriend on the local police force. Daisy suspects the request might not be legit, but she investigates and discovers Jodie's plight is all too true -- and Jodie goes missing before the contract is signed. Deeply concerned about the situation, Daisy looks for more clues on her most dangerous case yet.

I really appreciated how this story delved more deeply into the ethical dilemma of Daisy's business of helping abused women through her magical "murder pies." In a world where women's bodily autonomy is being restricted even further and the field of law enforcement still shields many men who are domestic abusers, it can feel like there's not a lot of hope to hold abusers accountable, and I think this addition to the series really grappled with the frustration and rage that recognition can cause. Also, big props to Daisy and Noel for making the effort to communicate their conflicting feelings over the whole situation and to listen to and respect each other even in the midst of serious disagreements.

Thank you, Crooked Lane and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

I felt this is a much darker book than the previous ones. It's no cozy mystery -- so don't go into it thinking that it will be.

I am very much a fan of this series. Each book has felt a bit different. Book one was unexpected and a bit dark, book two felt more like a traditional cozy and now book three, as previously mentioned, is darker.

I hope there are many more Pies Before Guys books to come.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Crooked Lane Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Crooked Lane Books!