Chocolate Can Kill

About This Audiobook

Emily Harris thinks chocolate can fix anything—her broken marriage, her empty bank account, even her neighbor’s passive-aggressive casserole. But when a box of truffles turns out to be laced with cyanide, Emily’s sweet tooth becomes a one-way ticket to suspicion. Annie Acorn’s *Chocolate Can Kill* is a cozy mystery with a twist: the killer isn’t hiding in the shadows, they’re lurking in the candy aisle.

This isn’t your grandmother’s knitting circle murder. Acorn’s prose is sharp, her humor dry, and her protagonist refreshingly flawed. Meredith Mitchell’s narration crackles with the kind of sass you’d expect from a woman who’d rather eat a whole chocolate bar than apologize. The performance leans into Emily’s sarcasm, making her as endearing as she is infuriating. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a protagonist who insists ‘it’s fine’ while everything burns, you’ll love Emily’s chaotic charm."

"review": "Meredith Mitchell’s narration is the secret sauce of this audiobook. She nails Emily’s exasperated inner monologue—think a wine-guzzling, chocolate-obsessed Chandler Bing with a law degree—and the pacing keeps up with her snarky asides. The mystery unfolds at a brisk clip, though the final act feels a tad rushed, skipping past a few key reveals that deserved more spotlight. Still, Mitchell’s delivery makes even the clunkiest plot twists land with a smirk.

The cozy vibe works, but *Chocolate Can Kill* isn’t as cozy as it pretends. Emily’s world is messy in the best way—her divorce looms, her business teeters, and her neighbor’s ‘helpful’ advice is thinly veiled sabotage. The murder itself isn’t particularly clever, but the *why* is compelling enough to keep you hooked. The production is clean, with no distracting background noise, though the chapter markers could’ve used a little more flair. If you’re here for intricate detective work, look elsewhere. If you want a snarky, sugar-fueled romp with a protagonist who’s equal parts victim and disaster, this delivers—just don’t expect Agatha Christie levels of subtlety."

"tags": ["cozy mystery audiobook