3.6 AVERAGE

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

A nice cozy mystery. While I didn't love The Appeal, it was really nice to revisit with the characters over the holidays. I wish Hallett had leaned more into the Christmas season aspect (every community theater has to do A Christmas Carol ffs). The ending, however, was kind of a dud even though a lot of the novella was fun. 

An absolute joy! Giggles, guffaws, and another great mystery at its heart! This book needs to be under your tree or on your gift-giving list this holiday season IF you can wait that long to read it. Familiar characters from The Appeal, plus some fun additions! Woof and a
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny fast-paced

The ending fell so flat, sadly.
New character introduced at the last hour…
dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
lighthearted mysterious fast-paced