A review by pinkbookscoffee
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Seasonal Vibe: Christmastime 

Travel Location: England 

 

I loved this book. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year had a balanced mix of mystery and romance. Some romance would be happening and then suddenly something would happen to get you back to the mystery, and vice versa. I loved the characters, and the vibe was perfect. It was Mystery+Romance+ Christmastime in snowy England. 

 

It was a joyful reading experience. It wasn’t all “fluff”, though, because it did deal with difficult character backstories and bad things that had happened in the past. Of course, there was crime to solve, but also a character who’s been gaslit. 

 

I liked Ally Carter’s YA books; my favorites are her Heist Society books. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year had a similar feel to Heist Society, but adult. 

 

I went to a fantastic Ally Carter signing event shortly after this book was released, but I’d waited to read it because it’s a Christmas book.