We are back in the Pies Before Guys Mystery world with the third installment of this novel. Daisy has a pie request and this one is from a woman being controlled and abused by a cop. Worried it is a trap, she doesn’t reply quickly enough, and the woman who requested the pie goes missing. She is sure the boyfriend has something to do with it and works to find out what happened and to figure out a way for justice. Not only is she trying to figure out this mystery, but she is still fulfilling pie orders and trying to keep up with the rest of her life.

I enjoyed this book and continued to enjoy Daisy and the other cast of characters. I like how all the characters in these stories seem to have their unique personalities and you find yourself rooting for everyone. I quickly got pulled into the story, wanting to know what happened and how things were going to play out. Misha Popp explores domestic violence with care and allows us to feel and understand the pain that victims of abuse experience.

I always love the found family aspect in these books and it was no exception here. Frank and Juan from the diner, as well as Juan’s daughter, are people she loves and cares for, even when she initially didn’t want to put down roots. Noel, her boyfriend, has a heart of gold. He is so patient and kind, I just wish we got a bit more with them.

This was a great, page-turning story that I enjoyed. I don’t think you need to have read the other two books in this series, but they are also quite good! I was sad to hear this was the last book in this series, I know I will miss Daisy and the rest of her found family. Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Last to Pie takes us back to the world of Pies Before Guys mystery series and I was happy to go along. Apart from our usual mystery part, what i really appreciated about the book was a sense of self-awareness and inclusion of highly relevant social commentary. I think broadening the boundaries of cozy mysteries is something that can add to the genre and this book does exactly that. The side characters are amazing in this one and the plot moved at a good pace. Overall I enjoyed the book and I am looking forward to the next one.

Thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for the e-arc.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I think my main downfall was that I didn't realise this was the third part of the series and I didn't understand a lot of things about the characters which made it hard for me to engage in the story. More so I don't think cosy mysteries are particularly for me.

I wasn't sure if I was going to read this one because the second book in the series wasn't my favorite. I'm glad I did because this book is more aligned to the first book.

I love Daisy and all of the adventures Misha has allowed us to be apart of. I was sad to hear the series won’t continue after this but am happy that we got to spend so much time with Daisy and the gang. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one early. I had such a good time.

The Last to Pie is book three in the Pies Before Guys Mystery series by Misha Popp.
I’m not sure how I missed book one and two. Upsetting so now I’m going to have to jump on Amazon and buy them because I enjoyed this book tremendously.
I loved these characters! Daisy Is just the best main lead ever. The characters are interesting and well constructed.
A witty, fun and immensely compelling read that ensures I'll be looking out for the book in this amazing series.
If you're looking for a cozy mystery that involves baking and found family, look no further!

Thank You NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I love this series and was so happy to read book three. Daisy bakes special pies and sometimes she gets special request for a certain type of pie just for men. Daisy gets a special request one day. Daisy is able to infuse her pies with certain emotions. One of these emotions is guilt. She can infuse so much guilt into a pie that the person will die. She bakes pies for various reasons and she also sells her regular pies to a local restaurants and even the local college. This current special pie request is for a woman who escaped an abusive relationship. When this woman mysteriously disappears before she is done she knows there is something horrible going one. Daisy takes it upon herself to find what has happened to this lovely lady. This book is like a cozy mystery with a subplot of being a bit dark.

This one did not pull me in as the previous two books did. At least not until about a third of the way into the story. That’s when Daisy sets aside her moral objections (or at least stops discussing them) and starts a proper investigation.

It’s a pretty solid story after that. Daisy makes a few odd assumptions, which to me make no sense considering what she knows, but she never reflects on the fact she got things wrong.

After sitting through a hundred pages of her fretting about her morals feels off.

As always Misha Popp tries to check all the boxes for diversity and inclusion. No ethnicity is mentioned for any hospital staff. Not sure what that is supposed to mean.

CW: Police intimidation, spousal abuse,
adult kidnapping, kidnapping to force birth, gang rape by cops (not on page)

Maybe it's me, and I'm sensitive to these types of TWs, but I've only seen reviews gushing of how cozy this book. Yes, it's cozy for the most part, but I had to take a few breaks bc it doesn't shy away from the difficult topics.

I see where the author was going in this book, to highlight just how dangerous power hungry cops will go to exert their power over the vulnerable, and she does a good job with balancing it out with hope and love.

With all that said, I very much enjoyed this book, I felt like it got back to what makes this series great. Daisy has come so far since we met her in the first book. She finds her footing, and while she struggles to lean on her support system, she finally does, and it's wonderful.

While this book goes hard on difficult real-life issues, it also goes hard on found family, friendship, and standing up for yourself and those who need it. I loved it, and I am sad it's ending. (I think it's a trilogy) I could read so many more Pies Before Guys books.

Thank you NetGalley, and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC

Daisy Ellery is back to doing what she does best: making pies and killing guys. And it’s about to get more dangerous than ever. Daisy knows the statistic–domestic violence perpetrated by cops is rampant. It was only a matter of time before she was called in to help. It is both extreme and deadly when she takes on a case of a deadly cop.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.

I absolutely adored the 3rd book in this series. Pope has once again written a paranormal/feminist/cozy mystery that checks all the boxes for a relaxing read. This series has such an interesting premise, and it's always a fun ride making it to the last page! I absolutely recommend!

I loved this latest installment of the Pies Before Guys series. To get the most out of your reading experience I would recommend reading this series in order.

I’ve read all the books in this series so far and unfortunately this one has been my least favorite. I felt this book lacked its usual charm and coziness. While I appreciated the conversations the plot brought up, it just felt like a completely different series. I also felt like Nick felt really out of character in this one. I will continue to read this series but found this book to be disappointing.

Daisy is approached via email by a woman who needs one of her special pies. Unfortunately, the
email does not come through the way requests are usually made and Daisy is concerned it may be a trap.
When she receives more information from the woman, she is torn between helping or not. The stakes
are raised when the woman disappears. To make matters worse, the person the pie was requested for
is a member of the police force. Daisy is determined to uncover what happened to her, hopefully
keeping herself and friends out of danger.
Quick enjoyable read.
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I love the Pies Before Guys series!! This third instalment is a great addition, and was a pleasure to read.

Daisy has a special type of magic that allows her to infuse her amazing pies with hope, bravery, honesty, and occasionally, murder. In this book, she questions her own ethical standards, and struggles with her morality and her purpose. This book doesn't shy away from social commentary, and looks at the nuances of abusive relationships, abuse of police power and racism, among other topics. I really liked that it addressed very real issues with a hint of empowering magic, where ultimately you know the good guys will win. It's not going to fix the world, but Daisy can make a difference to one person at a time.

The characters are what keep me loving this series. The mysteries are fairly straightforward, giving the characters a chance to really shine and capture your heart, and I'll keep reading Pies Before Guys to spend more time with them anytime!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the digital ARC I was thrilled to receive!

I Freaking LOVE this series and each book gets better and better! This series is going on my to keep shelf because they are so freaking good!!! Absolutely obsessed with this! And this story line in is probably one of the best yet. And we get to see Dasiys character evolve even more. This is absolutely perfect!!! This is a 6 star read for me!
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After being disappointed by the second book being a formulaic knock off of the GBBO I was happy to see The Last to Pie return to the original charm and coziness that made me love the first book. I was delighted for Noel and the other characters to have screentime again, and the idea of baking murder magic into a pie continues to be a fun premise to explore. While sad, the social commentary was accurate without overburdening the storyline.

4.5/5

Daisy is back again with deadly pies in book three! I really love this series! This book felt significantly darker than the last two books. There was less of the happy, silliness found in the last two books. The entire series deals with making murderous pies to kill domestic abusers, so there is a darkness to the whole series. This book just felt much darker than the last two. I don’t think this is necessarily a bad thing. This added more realism and a heightened sense of suspense. I was on the edge of my seat for pretty much this entire book!

I will continue reading this series as long as it keeps getting written and published, so I hope it is not over anytime soon!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest rating and review.

OMG - I LOVED this book. If I could give it 100 stars instead of 5 I would! Wahat a super genius plot with the whole Dexter killing witch powers. And it's like super safe since the pies only kill their intended victims. And hooray for a supportive boyfriend instead of one she needs to hide everything from. Although, I do wish she lived in a better place. Like can't she park the mobile home into a huge mansion. Maybe kil off some horrible dude and then split the inheritance with the widow? Just saying.... Anyways - I can't wait for more in this series.

This mystery was enjoyable! A female lead who saves others with a little magic and secrecy, of course! Very easy storyline to follow. Reminds me of a Heather Webber novel but with more edge to it.
If you're a fan of Sarah Addison Allen and love cozy mysteries as well, you should definitely try this book out!
Thanks given to the publisher for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.