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Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery

The Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series in reading order: 5 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2021 and 2024.

Book 1 in one line: "Arsenic and Adobo" marks the beginning of what promises to be a delightful series that satisfies both as a mystery and as a celebration of Filipino-American culture. Despite some minor first-novel missteps, it successfully establishes Manansala as a fresh voice…

Books reviewed5

Series average3.9★

Where to start

Book 1Arsenic and Adobo2021 · ★ 3.5

A Delectable Debut That Serves Up Murder with a Side of Matchmaking

Read our review of Arsenic and Adobo →

Start hereArsenic and Adobo2021 · ★ 3.5

A Delectable Debut That Serves Up Murder with a Side of Matchmaking

Homicide and Halo-Halo2022 · ★ 4.0

Mia P. Manansala's Second Course in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery Series

Blackmail and Bibingka2022 · ★ 4.0

Lila Macapagal’s Next Adventure Brings Drama and Suspense

Murder and Mamon2023 · ★ 4.0

Lila’s latest case is as satisfying as a home-cooked meal.

LatestGuilt and Ginataan2024 · ★ 4.0

From the Corn Festival to crime scenes, Lila Macapagal is back!

Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series?

Arsenic and Adobo, Homicide and Halo-Halo, Blackmail and Bibingka, Murder and Mamon, Guilt and Ginataan.

Where should I start the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series?

Start with Arsenic and Adobo, first published in 2021.

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