A review by cahealwa
Once Upon a Crime by Brynn Kelly

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It was fun and the villain reveal was surprising. I think it was followed with too much explanation which did kill the tension the initial reveal created.

However, it was a cute (although verging on pick-me territory) love story and I appreciated it centring around literature and the concept of being ‘happy enough’. It’s a lovely reminder that anyone’s life can be extraordinary if they want it to be.