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Error: Detective Not Found: A Cake Pop Noir
Love, Murder, and Cake Pops.
Tin 122-845 is a Sentient CanopicBot who loves baking, Wizard of Oz, and serving cake pops to Marcus, the mysterious customer who frequents his bakery.
Marcus Delgado loves alien movies, coffee, and protecting the gentle baker named Tin 122-845 from a serial killer targeting androids like him.
Two bodies have been discovered and time is running out for Tin.
Marcus is in over his head with no leads or support from his agency.
Tin has no idea he's in danger, but he'd like Marcus to know he's single ;)
They could really use a detective but...there are none to be found.
Tin 122-845 is a Sentient CanopicBot who loves baking, Wizard of Oz, and serving cake pops to Marcus, the mysterious customer who frequents his bakery.
Marcus Delgado loves alien movies, coffee, and protecting the gentle baker named Tin 122-845 from a serial killer targeting androids like him.
Two bodies have been discovered and time is running out for Tin.
Marcus is in over his head with no leads or support from his agency.
Tin has no idea he's in danger, but he'd like Marcus to know he's single ;)
They could really use a detective but...there are none to be found.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2022
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June 5, 2023
The writing and the way the mystery plot unfolded was nicely done. Usually, when I read mystery or who done it novels, I can immediately pick out who did what. Clues are always peppered in throughout the novel. With this one? I didn’t figure it out until the ant parts on the ashes was revealed. I even fell for the coworker, Mei being the killer for a hot minute even though it’s obvious the way the story led me on that she wasn’t. The clues could have been used to point at anyone from the shady doctors, the CAPS officers who’re all too eager to bury the Sen murders from state to state, even the humans randomly involved throughout the novel can be a killer!
I may have also been too invested in Marcus and Tin’s romance to keep track of every detail pertaining to the murders to pick out the murderer earlier. I was distracted!
The world built in this novel is so interesting! I’m still unclear exactly about the environmental changes mentioned in the book. I’m sure it was explained and I missed it. MAYBE. It was still a bit confusing because it didn’t play a major part in the story except for the ending.
The way Sens are treated and how humans react to them is fascinating. Mostly because the Sens see the humans every bit as alien as humans view the Sens. They’re both curious about each other and want to know more (at least the more open minded humans are). The world is a two way fish bowl and no one wants to bridge that gap.
At the same time, I can’t help but to get angry on the Sens’ behalf. They’re too innocent! It took an extreme tragedy to happen to Tin for him to grow an iota of caution towards anything! It was both frustrating and baffling whenever these moments happened with the Sens. They’re blissfully innocent and too trusting which gets them into trouble.
I can understand what Tin explained about not liking what’s said from the representation of Sens. The Sen speaking for the community is going through talking points and can be a bit insensitive. Not every Sen will have a voice to opt out of details mentioned to explain and talk about their existence with humans. It’s like being exposed without your consent. It sucks. I really sympathized with Tin over that moment.
There was a Luke Sen bot who likes Star Wars. I saw what was going on there. I audibly gasped over what happened to Luke. How could you???
The story reveal for the killer was sad. It made me wonder over what happened to Shell. And if Siren’s end would have been different if she found Shell. It was tragic! And horrific given the context of Sen’s glitch births.
I may have also been too invested in Marcus and Tin’s romance to keep track of every detail pertaining to the murders to pick out the murderer earlier. I was distracted!
The world built in this novel is so interesting! I’m still unclear exactly about the environmental changes mentioned in the book. I’m sure it was explained and I missed it. MAYBE. It was still a bit confusing because it didn’t play a major part in the story except for the ending.
The way Sens are treated and how humans react to them is fascinating. Mostly because the Sens see the humans every bit as alien as humans view the Sens. They’re both curious about each other and want to know more (at least the more open minded humans are). The world is a two way fish bowl and no one wants to bridge that gap.
At the same time, I can’t help but to get angry on the Sens’ behalf. They’re too innocent! It took an extreme tragedy to happen to Tin for him to grow an iota of caution towards anything! It was both frustrating and baffling whenever these moments happened with the Sens. They’re blissfully innocent and too trusting which gets them into trouble.
I can understand what Tin explained about not liking what’s said from the representation of Sens. The Sen speaking for the community is going through talking points and can be a bit insensitive. Not every Sen will have a voice to opt out of details mentioned to explain and talk about their existence with humans. It’s like being exposed without your consent. It sucks. I really sympathized with Tin over that moment.
There was a Luke Sen bot who likes Star Wars. I saw what was going on there. I audibly gasped over what happened to Luke. How could you???
The story reveal for the killer was sad. It made me wonder over what happened to Shell. And if Siren’s end would have been different if she found Shell. It was tragic! And horrific given the context of Sen’s glitch births.
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July 3, 2025
This book had a well-crafted futuristic sci-fi setting. Hazel keeps their setting consistent and weaves in the history of this futuristic Arizona really well. They deftly deal with issues of agency and autonomy, otherness, and what it means to be alive, and human. The characters are all lovely, from reticent Marcus to curious Tin and everyone else in the story! Hazel twists a murder mystery with a burgeoning romance in a way that keeps the pages turning, as we read as fast as we can to find out what happens next with both. I fully enjoyed the story and recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that turn the tropes on their side... and anyone who likes cakepops.
December 22, 2023
A delightful read that blends romance, sci-fi and mystery/crime genres beautifully! I debated rating 5 stars and probably would have landed on 4.5 if that was an option!
April 3, 2024
Loved it!
It’s been awhile since I wanted to read the book I was reading. Great story, sweet romance; hope for more!
It’s been awhile since I wanted to read the book I was reading. Great story, sweet romance; hope for more!
June 18, 2025
Somehow completely satisfying, yet left me dying for more. Cant wait to read it again!
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