A review by reading_srsly
Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

* Fairytales

* Light read

* Child Detectives 

When the Sisters Grimm return to New York, they’re surprised to find the city teeming with Everafters. And when the only way to get help for Puck and bring solace to the New York Everafters is to do a favor for the Queen of Faerie, an investigation is inevitable. 

This was definitely one of the weaker stories in the series. The lack of fun banter with the citizens of Ferryport Landing, and Puck’s instigation was definitely missing in the bulk of the story.

The cover art left little to the imagination when it comes to uncovering the story’s villain, though that could be because I’m a bit older than the target audience.

Overall, though, it sticks to its mission as a fun tale that reimagines classic fairytales adapting to the roles of the modern world.