A Cyclist's Guide to Crime & Croissants

The setting feels so vivid and charming — I wonder if the author has personal ties to France or if it was purely fictional world-building.

The way the protagonist's rides intertwined with the mystery kept the pacing lively. Was that a deliberate choice to reflect her personality?

The food descriptions made me crave pastries, but they also felt like a cozy backdrop that deepens the sense of community. Would the story feel the same without them?