This book is such a fun book to listen to and I really enjoyed the narration. It's a bit of a wild ride among the pies and potential killers, but Kasey and Jackson are gold together as they investigate the mysterious circumstances. I loved the romance and appreciated the witty humor sprinkled throughout the book. Mags and Celia are fantastic and I really liked the ending. This a great read that you won't want to put down.

The narrator isn't a believable 26-yo, but otherwise did a nice job.

Too much romance and too much food for me. Southern cozies aren't my thing.

The story moved pretty slowly. I would've liked it better had the author focused less on the dead end job and hot childhood friend and more on the mystery.

I did love the "ladies." I miss my grandma and appreciate stories with important older women.

Thank you NetGalley and LibroFM for the audio ARC. I will share this title with my book groups.

This story is an absolute delight—equal parts mystery, comedy, and family chaos wrapped up in a quirky, small-town setting. The blend of humor and suspense keeps the pace lively, while the sharp, witty dialogue makes every interaction entertaining. The family dynamic is both heartwarming and hilariously dysfunctional, with secrets and shenanigans unfolding at every turn. The underlying mystery is just the right mix of outrageous and believable, making it impossible to stop listening.
The narration elevates the story, bringing each character’s personality to life with charm and energy. The delivery captures the humor and sass perfectly, making the banter and comedic timing even sharper. The audiobook format enhances the fast-paced, laugh-out-loud moments, while also drawing out the emotional depth beneath the surface. This is an irresistibly fun listen that blends small-town charm, a little romance, and just a hint of criminal mischief in the best way possible.

I thought this was a cute family cozy mystery with a great twist to the mystery. I enjoyed the relationships of both the grandmother and the granddaughter- both with each other and with their love interests. I feel like the 2 stories could have meshed better, but I always forgot about one when the other came up (and vice versa). Honestly, the mystery storyline was s good one, but it got lost behind the childhood love story and the business story. But, by the end, I enjoyed all the l I pieces.

An easy read.

A twisty cozy mystery involving senior bakers accused of murder. I am always here for a good women getting revenge on bad men story and this one was top notch. With poison 'funeral pies' and a second chance romance, this was all around a fun listen. Good on audio and perfect for fans of the Pies before guys mystery series by Misha Popp. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a fun and charming read! I really liked the protaganist, Kasey, and how she stumbled along until she found the answers she was looking for. I also liked the romance element with Jackson, who is top book boyfriend material. But my absolute favorite characters were Gram Mags and Celia. I love them, they made me laugh almost every time they appeared. I would 100% read a whole book just about them. This book is perfect for romance and cozy mystery readers alike!

I also loved the narration, the narrator did a great job with all the different characters. Each one had a specific voice which made it easy to follow along.

I gave it 4.5 rounded up to 5 Stars!

Now I need to go find some cupcakes. And muffins. And pie.

A foodie mystery that works as serviceable read-alike for the Pies Before Guys series. A recommended purchase for collections where cozies are particularly popular.

This reminded me a little of You, with a view because of the family craziness and love. I was so obsessed with the disfunction and humor!

The Usual Family Mayhem was an incredibly fun, captivating read that felt as welcoming and cozy as a warm pie from grandma! Each of the characters was incredibly relatable. Our main character, Kasey, is a bit all over the place – but that feels like the perfect representation of what is actually going on in that brain of hers. She’s stronger than she thinks and capable of so much more than some give her credit for. This was the perfect light read that left me wanting more – not because I wasn’t satisfied but, just like perfect baked goods, even when your full, you can always make room for the really good stuff! I’d love to see more from these lovely characters in the future and will absolutely be reading more from Helenkay Dimon!