ARC Review: As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles by Leslie Budewitz

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles
by Leslie Budewitz

3 Stars

BOOK INFO

Released: June 8 2018
Series: A Food Lovers' Village Mystery #5
Published by Midnight Ink
Format: eARC

“I enjoyed this book, but I don’t think this was one of my favorites from the author.”
~ Under the Covers

I know it seems a little weird to be reading a Christmas book in June but since I enjoy this author’s work, I decided to give this book a shot. As expected, this book does give that holiday vibe that feels very comforting. Erin is in the holiday spirit as well befriending Merrily Thornton, a local girl who has been shunned by her family. When Merrily is found dead, Erin just find out who the killer is before more trouble comes.

I enjoyed this book, but I don’t think this was one of my favorites from the author. There were quite a few slow points in the book, which I normally don’t mind, but I felt like the pacing was off-beat for a lot of it.

Merrily was an interesting character to me, so it was too bad that she ended up being the one who was murdered. I would have loved to see more of her character, but that also made finding her killer that much more interesting.

So if you’re looking for something with a little more tinsel and charm, then his might be a great one for you, especially around the holidays. I have no doubt that I will be picking up this book again to enjoy once Christmas rolls around again.

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