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Twin sisters and owners of the Murder and Mayhem book and chocolate shop, Hanna and Alex, are excited to attend their high school reunion. Unfortunately, the festivities are marred by the dead body that is found, and Hanna is the prime suspect in this murder investigation. With the help of their former classmates, the twins set out to clear Hanna's name and figure out who the real culprit is.
There were a lot of characters in this Christmas cozy, which were challenging for me to keep up with, but it also made for a strong mystery. There were a lot of suspects to consider and I did not figure out the whodunnit. I enjoyed following the main characters as they used the clues that led to the surprising, but logical, big reveal.
There were lots of Christmas feels close to the end, but I was hoping for more of this throughout the book. However, it did satisfy my craving for a festive cozy mystery that I could enjoy during Christmas in July. I had a great time spending more time with the main characters and watching their relationships grow. If you enjoy a bit of romance in your cozies, you will find that in A Nutcracker Nightmare. There is also a delightful cozy companion, Miss Watson, who is a rescue dog.
When you're in the mood for a little Christmas cheer in your cozies, complete with lots of talk about chocolate, then I recommend Christina Romeril's Killer Chocolate Mystery series. While each installment is a self-contained mystery, I do recommend beginning with the first one, A Christmas Candy Killing, and reading them in order so you can follow the subplots.
It won't be long before the third one is released, though I'm not sure a specific date has been announced at the time of this writing. The title of that one was just announced today - Deck the Halls with Homicide. I will definitely be reading that one. If you're not caught up on the series, you have some time before the next one is released.
Loved the review thanks
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