The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
I have to say that I didn't particular love this book, wasn't particularly caught up in the premise of the mystery, and yet, I'm so glad I continued with the series. Flavia De Luce totally grows on you, as does her home, her laboratory, even her love of chemistry (and I have absolutely no interest in chemistry. Possibly negative interest). This is a charming and sometimes funny series, with great characters whose development takes its time over the course of the (so far) seven books.
