A review by bookwoman37
Christmas Cocoa Murder by Alex Erickson, Maddie Day, Carlene O'Connor

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 

Overall I enjoyed these stories.  The first one by Carlene O'Connor takes place in Ireland and involves dueling Santas.  I had not read this author before but now I shall be going back to read her series. I loved the characters and the mystery was good.  The second one by Maddie Day is a series I am very familiar with. I always enjoy a visit to South Lick, Indiana.  The characters and the restaurant are always fun but the mystery could have been stronger.  Since it was a short story I wish more time was spent on the mystery than descriptions of clothing.  The third story was a locked room mystery and the weakest of the three.  Unlike some other Holiday collections  I have read I was pleased that all three were mysteries.  Enjoy these Christmas Cozies