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A review by apagetoturn
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
5.0
Ally Carter has outdone herself with The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year! This book was the ideal combination of a cozy mystery, a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, and a festive holiday read. I couldn’t put it down!
The premise alone had me hooked: a snowed-in Christmas party, a locked-room disappearance, and two rival authors forced to team up. Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt were absolute perfection as leads. Their banter crackled with wit, their rivalry kept me grinning, and the slow-burn chemistry? Chef’s kiss. From the moment Ethan called her “Marcie,” I knew I was in for a treat.
The setting—a secluded English manor in the midst of a snowstorm—was straight out of a dream, complete with that Agatha Christie-esque charm. And while the mystery itself kept me guessing until the very end, it was the rom-com twist that elevated this book to a whole new level. Think Knives Out meets The Holiday, but with a dash of literary snark and swoon-worthy moments. If you’ve ever wished for the movie Clue set at Christmas, this book is your holiday miracle!
Ally Carter also sprinkled in just the right amount of holiday magic. The stakes were high, the humor was sharp, and the romance was perfectly timed. I loved watching Maggie and Ethan reluctantly learn to trust each other, navigating clues and their growing feelings amidst the chaos.
If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, romantic comedies, or just need a book that will make you smile, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year is an absolute must-read. I’ll be revisiting this one every holiday season—it’s that good! Highly recommend! 🎄🔎❤️
The premise alone had me hooked: a snowed-in Christmas party, a locked-room disappearance, and two rival authors forced to team up. Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt were absolute perfection as leads. Their banter crackled with wit, their rivalry kept me grinning, and the slow-burn chemistry? Chef’s kiss. From the moment Ethan called her “Marcie,” I knew I was in for a treat.
The setting—a secluded English manor in the midst of a snowstorm—was straight out of a dream, complete with that Agatha Christie-esque charm. And while the mystery itself kept me guessing until the very end, it was the rom-com twist that elevated this book to a whole new level. Think Knives Out meets The Holiday, but with a dash of literary snark and swoon-worthy moments. If you’ve ever wished for the movie Clue set at Christmas, this book is your holiday miracle!
Ally Carter also sprinkled in just the right amount of holiday magic. The stakes were high, the humor was sharp, and the romance was perfectly timed. I loved watching Maggie and Ethan reluctantly learn to trust each other, navigating clues and their growing feelings amidst the chaos.
If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, romantic comedies, or just need a book that will make you smile, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year is an absolute must-read. I’ll be revisiting this one every holiday season—it’s that good! Highly recommend! 🎄🔎❤️