A review by deanie
Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany
4.0
Before she returned home to Rudolph to run the family business (a year-round Christmas store), Merry Wilkinson worked for Jennifer's Lifestyle magazine (part of a Martha Stewart-esque 'lifestyle brand'). Now her former co-workers are in her town to do a feature on their Christmas in July celebration, when magazine employee Max (Merry'e ex) is killed in her store.
I love Christmas stores. I wish Mrs. Claus's Treasures was a real place, and that I could go there, because it sounds awesome. This book is also great. Merry is a compelling main character and her family and friends make up a fun supporting cast. The mystery has enough twists and turns to be interesting, but isn't so complicated it's hard to follow. Having Merry's mom and former co-workers in the story adds depth to her character. Plus, even though it takes place in the summer, Hark the Herald Angels Slay still feels very Christmassy. A perfect novel for the start of the Christmas season.
I love Christmas stores. I wish Mrs. Claus's Treasures was a real place, and that I could go there, because it sounds awesome. This book is also great. Merry is a compelling main character and her family and friends make up a fun supporting cast. The mystery has enough twists and turns to be interesting, but isn't so complicated it's hard to follow. Having Merry's mom and former co-workers in the story adds depth to her character. Plus, even though it takes place in the summer, Hark the Herald Angels Slay still feels very Christmassy. A perfect novel for the start of the Christmas season.