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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious fast-paced
lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a fun, quick read! I love jumping back into Ernest's world and his narration.  I feel like novellas are always hard to pull off but I enjoyed reading this one. This was a short- simple (ish) mystery story paired with Ernest funny narration. I had a great time reading it, and I always love returning to his world and his hilarious narrative style with his foreshadowing and fourth wall breaks. 
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No

Not my favorite, and not because or lack of plot. The mystery was fine- if a bit gruesome- but Ernest gets less likable every time I read him. He’s a terrible partner in the way that “progressive” men think they’re an ideal partner but in reality they’re mediocre in every way. Putting a holiday overlay on the mystery was a little cheesy but I liked it regardless. 

I’m not sure if I’m interested in reading more from this author. I genuinely don’t know if he’s purposely making his main character unlikable or if he’s oblivious to how a good relationship works. 

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Enjoyed the book, but the holiday theme just didn’t hit the same as the first two books