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Impossible is a swear word!

A lovely middle grade holiday read telling the origin of Father Christmas.

Some stories were better than others.

Question Kerry's quick acceptance of Patrick's behavior when they first met. But it was a nice read overall.

I want to thank Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of A Killer for Christmas. All opinions presented here are solely mine.

A Killer for Christmas was added to my TBR because it sounded like a fun holiday read. And guess what, it was! Even with the murders. It’s great if you enjoy the Hallmark holiday movies, but need a little something to cut through all the sweetness. Even Kelsey, the main character, admits Christmasville is a tad over the top with Christmas.

Kelsey finds herself in need of a change after serious heartbreak and loss of self-confidence in Boston. So she turns to the one place she’s always felt happy-Christmasville, Maine. After visiting the charming town, I could see why someone would want to move there for a chance at a new life. A place where it’s Christmas year-round? It could be fun and charming, right? Then why would someone start killing people? Were the deaths accidents? Or were they murder?

Of course, I’m not going to tell you who the murderer is. That would be a major spoiler! Just know that I was a little broken-hearted when it was revealed. Yes, I had my suspicions about this person, but I hoped they were wrong. I had a couple of other suspects, and one major red herring!

Overall, A Killer for Christmas is a quick, easy, killer of a holiday read! (See what I just did there?) If you enjoy reading holiday romances, you’ll enjoy reading A Killer for Christmas. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, you guessed it, you’ll enjoy it too.

Eliza Reid has become an instant-read author for me ever since I read her first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar. In her first book, she discusses Iceland’s work towards gender equality. In this book, she shares how she took it upon herself to be a sprakki (Icelandic for an extraordinary woman).

Reid takes readers on a brief journey through her childhood and her decision to study in England. I enjoyed that she let readers see she was always a bit outside the norm. I mean, how many 8-year-olds play bridge? She also shares the solo journeys that she took before marrying her husband.

When Reid became the First Lady of Iceland, she found herself unsure of what she could and should do, as there was no instruction manual for the position. One thing she knew was that she would not be more than her husband’s companion. She didn’t know how to go about doing that. So, Reid did what felt was right to her.

Though I’m older than Reid, I want to be like her when I grow up! And I’m not just talking about her actions as first lady, but the way she fights for what she feels is right.