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It’s Christmastime in Mistletoe, Maine, and Jacqueline Frost delivers another delightful, murder-filled holiday adventure in the fifth installment of the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series. This time, the town’s 150th anniversary festivities take a dark turn when a larger-than-life gingerbread man becomes the scene of a very real crime.
Holly White is back and as charming as ever. Her knack for balancing sleuthing with her responsibilities at the family’s Christmas tree farm continues to make her a relatable and engaging protagonist. In this installment, Frost’s signature blend of small-town coziness, quirky characters, and a dash of suspense shines brighter than ever. The idea of a gingerbread man crime scene is both clever and darkly humorous, a perfect touch for fans of holiday mysteries that don’t shy away from unexpected twists.
The story is saturated with festive cheer—snow-covered streets, twinkling lights, and the tantalizing aroma of baked goods practically waft off the pages. Frost captures the Christmas spirit with an overload of holiday details, and for fans of this series, it feels like coming home.
Beyond the cozy atmosphere, the murder mystery is compelling, with enough red herrings and suspects to keep readers guessing. Holly’s relationships with the town’s eclectic residents deepen, giving a heartwarming sense of community even amidst the intrigue. Frost’s ability to seamlessly blend a puzzling crime with the joys (and chaos) of the holiday season is what makes her books so addictive.
For fans of cozy mysteries, Jacqueline Frost remains a top-tier author in the genre. Her stories are perfect for curling up with under a blanket, with a cup of cocoa in hand. I'll Be Home for Mischief continues the tradition of delivering heartwarming, festive murder mysteries that are as comforting as they are thrilling. If you’ve followed the series so far—or are just discovering it—you’re in for a treat.
Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Holly White is back and as charming as ever. Her knack for balancing sleuthing with her responsibilities at the family’s Christmas tree farm continues to make her a relatable and engaging protagonist. In this installment, Frost’s signature blend of small-town coziness, quirky characters, and a dash of suspense shines brighter than ever. The idea of a gingerbread man crime scene is both clever and darkly humorous, a perfect touch for fans of holiday mysteries that don’t shy away from unexpected twists.
The story is saturated with festive cheer—snow-covered streets, twinkling lights, and the tantalizing aroma of baked goods practically waft off the pages. Frost captures the Christmas spirit with an overload of holiday details, and for fans of this series, it feels like coming home.
Beyond the cozy atmosphere, the murder mystery is compelling, with enough red herrings and suspects to keep readers guessing. Holly’s relationships with the town’s eclectic residents deepen, giving a heartwarming sense of community even amidst the intrigue. Frost’s ability to seamlessly blend a puzzling crime with the joys (and chaos) of the holiday season is what makes her books so addictive.
For fans of cozy mysteries, Jacqueline Frost remains a top-tier author in the genre. Her stories are perfect for curling up with under a blanket, with a cup of cocoa in hand. I'll Be Home for Mischief continues the tradition of delivering heartwarming, festive murder mysteries that are as comforting as they are thrilling. If you’ve followed the series so far—or are just discovering it—you’re in for a treat.
Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I'll Be Home for Mischief the 5th instalment in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series by Jacqueline Frost. Innkeeper Holly White is decking the halls this Christmas season, but someone is on the naughty list when a body is discovered
In an attempt to put Mistletoe on the map, Holly’s mother, a respected local baker, attempts to break a record by baking the world’s largest gingerbread man, but her plans are whisked away when Mr. Snow’s body ends up in the batter…
Omg I loved it! I love this series and hope that Julie can write more in the series in 2025.
What a great story to get us in the Christmas spirit. I love reading books about Christmas all year long. I loved the characters and want to be friends with Holly, Evan, Libby, Ray, Cookie, Carolyn, Samantha etc. as with most of Julie’s books you fall in love with the characters. Holly has so much going on between running her family's Inn, being a newlywed, hosting Reindeer games, and now the murder of Mr. Snow!
The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had just enough twists and turns to keep you engrossed in the story till the end.
I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.
I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In an attempt to put Mistletoe on the map, Holly’s mother, a respected local baker, attempts to break a record by baking the world’s largest gingerbread man, but her plans are whisked away when Mr. Snow’s body ends up in the batter…
Omg I loved it! I love this series and hope that Julie can write more in the series in 2025.
What a great story to get us in the Christmas spirit. I love reading books about Christmas all year long. I loved the characters and want to be friends with Holly, Evan, Libby, Ray, Cookie, Carolyn, Samantha etc. as with most of Julie’s books you fall in love with the characters. Holly has so much going on between running her family's Inn, being a newlywed, hosting Reindeer games, and now the murder of Mr. Snow!
The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had just enough twists and turns to keep you engrossed in the story till the end.
I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.
I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It’s time for the annual murder in Mistletoe, Maine (or so visiting podcasters lead us to believe). The town is celebrating its 150th anniversary and descendants of the founding family have come to town. Holly’s mom is trying to break the record for the world’s largest gingerbread man, but someone has other ideas for her batter as someone puts Elijah Snow’s body in the batter.
A local mistletoe farmer, Henry Moore, is accused of the crime due to circumstantial evidence and Holly is convinced he didn’t do it and wants to clear him. Not only is she trying to solve the murder, she is trying to avoid a couple of annoying podcasters who are tracking her down, and trying to find the perfect first wedding anniversary gift for her husband, Evan Gray.
Quite frankly, I can’t blame the killer for why he did it, although it wouldn’t have changed his situation. I love this series with the Christmas Tree Farm events, the delightful characters, and the annual murder. The only disappointing thing in this story was the buildup of Holly trying to find the perfect gift for her anniversary only to have the book end with the reader not knowing what she finally bought.
Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A local mistletoe farmer, Henry Moore, is accused of the crime due to circumstantial evidence and Holly is convinced he didn’t do it and wants to clear him. Not only is she trying to solve the murder, she is trying to avoid a couple of annoying podcasters who are tracking her down, and trying to find the perfect first wedding anniversary gift for her husband, Evan Gray.
Quite frankly, I can’t blame the killer for why he did it, although it wouldn’t have changed his situation. I love this series with the Christmas Tree Farm events, the delightful characters, and the annual murder. The only disappointing thing in this story was the buildup of Holly trying to find the perfect gift for her anniversary only to have the book end with the reader not knowing what she finally bought.
Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love this series, it could not get any cuter! But also murder is thrown in which makes it my favorite! Jacqueline Frost never disappoints and this time is no exception. I can't wait to see what happens in the next installment!
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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was excited to start this book because I love mysteries and I haven't read a Christmas novel before. I think doing a Christmas novel is difficult to do without making it corny, so the book is good in regards to not being super cheesy, but I found the book to be very "hallmark movie" and a bit predictable.
While I enjoyed the book and will likely read/listen to the others in the series, there isn't anything that makes me want to rave about this book and suggest it to friends this holiday season.
While I enjoyed the book and will likely read/listen to the others in the series, there isn't anything that makes me want to rave about this book and suggest it to friends this holiday season.
I accidentally skipped book 4 because my library holds came out of order but I still loved this book. These stories are so cute and I love learning more about Mistletoe, Maine! This one poked fun about how the town just happens to have a murder each Christmas, so I enjoyed that little bit of commentary acknowledging what readers are probably thinking.