Sugar and Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Review

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. In this episode of the Hallmark Mysteries and More podcast, hosts Art and Andrea take a deep dive into the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery: Sugar and Spice. While the duo loves a good costume party and a "closed-room" murder mystery, this installment left them craving more substance and a lot less predictability.We break down everything from the extravagant costumes (shoutout to the mermaid look!) to the disappointing lack of screen time for Victor Webster. Is the series suffering from the loss of the original Murder She Baked energy, or is it just getting a little "stale"? We discuss the killer’s identity, the "mandrae-y" plot, and whether the chemistry between Hannah and Chad is actually heating up.Plus, we touch on some literary news including Lacey Chabert's new series and our current favorite mystery reads. Stick around for our "Mystery Minute" and see if you agree with our 3/5 star rating!Chapters0:00 – A "Killer" Intro & Catching Up1:18 – Mystery Book Club: Lacey Chabert News & Current Reads4:30 – Sugar and Spice: Initial Reactions & Ratings6:14 – Comparing Hallmark to PBS & Masterpiece Mysteries8:08 – What Happened to the Murder She Baked Vibe?10:14 – Costume Party Highlights & The "Unsung Hero"11:55 – Character Critique: Is Delores Becoming a Caricature?13:14 – Mystery Minute: Was the Killer Too Predictable?15:04 – Romance Roundup: Hannah, Chad, and the Victor Problem17:35 – Character Corner: R.I.P. Brandy19:15 – Hallmark Trivia & Final Recommendations20:12 – Heartwarming Fan Mail & Next Week’s PreviewFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.