A cryptic invitation.
A trip to Mistletoe Manor.
A Christmas snowstorm.
And a puzzling locked room disappearance.
It's up to Maggie Chase and fellow author, Ethan Wyatt, to solve this mystery.
First line: It wasn't until the elevator doors were sliding open that Maggie realized she was about to come face-to-face with her three lest favorite things in the world: Christmas. A party. And Ethan Freaking Wyatt.
My thoughts: This entertaining novel is a great combination of mystery and romance. And I loved it. There's fun banter, and lots of action and humor. Maggie is a very engaging character; she's clever and funny, but also vulnerable and alone. I liked how Ethan really saw her, and how he wanted to help her, and protect her. I enjoyed their swoony kisses, too. They made a great team (even though she saw him as her nemesis at the beginning of the book). And the mystery was very Christie-esque. If you want a fun holiday mystery/romance, check this book out.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
It feels like I have been on the library forever for this! It's obviously a popular book, and I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it when it comes in. It's light and entertaining and fast-paced and fun. :D
DeleteLark, I'm so glad you read this and told about it! I have been considering it this month and now I know I will try it as my next book. Well, I might read my mystery book group's January selection and then this one. Anyway, what a great first line. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of humor in it. It totally made me laugh. :D
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed this one, it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteIt's really fun. :D
DeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed it, Lark! I loved it! It's such a fun mystery/rom-com! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is a very fun combination of mystery, comedy and romance. Ally Carter does it well. :D
DeleteThis sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! :D
DeleteA five-star read! Those are rare indeed. A high recommendation.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those books that just hit the spot. right book at the right time. :D
DeleteI love the first line, so funny!
ReplyDeleteThe whole book is like that. :D
DeleteIt sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI really liked it. :D
DeleteOooh! This sounds very promising.
ReplyDeleteIt's great escapist fun! And it totally made me laugh. :D
DeleteThis sounds like such a fun holiday read! A mystery with a touch of romance, witty banter, and a bit of tension between Maggie and Ethan—definitely a great combo. I love that it's got that Agatha Christie vibe too. Perfect for cozying up with during the holidays!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very fun read.
DeleteI enjoy Christmas mysteries and romance and your 5 stars is all the encouragement I need. I notice this book must be very popular, a 20 week wait on libby.
ReplyDeleteAlly Carter writes very fun stories. I've enjoyed the books I've read by her. :D
DeleteSounds fun. I wish I could have got to it before it was archived on Netgalley.
ReplyDeleteI wish you could have, too! Maybe watch for other books by her because she's a fun author.
DeleteGreat review, Lark! I've never heard of this author before, but it sounds like a fun read. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun. I really loved her previous book The Blonde Identity, too.
DeleteThis wins for best title of the year!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun one, isn't it?
DeleteI'm looking for another Holiday read, and The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year sounds like fun. Just got on the library queue for this one.
ReplyDeleteI really had fun with this one. :D
DeleteI've seen good things about this author and this sounds like something I'd love! Off to reserve a copy at my library! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! :D
DeleteThis looks so fun and I've been wanting to read this author for ages. I'm adding this one to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteIt's worth checking out. I loved it. :D
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