Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Christmas Shop Murder
Linnea West · 2018
66/100
👎 Skip It
A pleasant holiday cozy that delivers exactly what fans of the genre expect — likable small-town characters, a seasonal backdrop, and a mystery that wraps up in time for Christmas. The whodunit is a bit too easy to crack early, and copy-editing lapses chip away at the reading experience. Perfectly fine for cozy fans, but nothing distinguishes it from a crowded field.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance52
craft58
originality50
accuracy68
hype65
age-fit80
human-eye60
Penny’s verdict66
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