I really loved The Cookie Crumbles and was so excited to see Lucy and Laila getting to continue their whodunit adventures in Their Just Desserts. This is such a fun book, and I really love how much it feels like a book for middle schoolers, from the way changes in friendship feel so BIG to the ways they’re just starting to think about what the future holds for them. I loved the new cast of characters, as well as seeing familiar faces and getting to see them all growing and changing. The whole premise of the Holly Jolly Baking Show was so over the top, especially with the reality tv elements, but I think that just added to the fun of reading the book. I really enjoyed this, and really hope we’ll have more books starring Lucy and Laila!

This was a strong sequel in this series and was a great follow-up for the Cookie crumbles. It had that mystery element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. The characters felt like they were meant to be in this story and was glad that they had the charm that I expected from the first book. Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow wrote thisperfectly and am excited for more.