“The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter blends genres with the expert hand of a bartender crafting the perfect gingerbread martini.”
— People
“Perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Hating Game, this enemies-to-lovers cat-and-mouse game boasts serious stakeouts and charged make-outs.” — Washington Post
"Full of tongue-in-cheek humor, excellent dialogue, and fantastic characters, this expertly crafted story from Carter (The Blonde Identity) is a heart-melting rivals-to-lovers romance combined with a delightful locked-room mystery." — Library Journal (starred review)
"A vastly entertaining rom-com/mystery hybrid." — BookPage (Starred review)
“Carter spins a clever romantic mystery with a Christmassy twist. [Her] impressive plotting means the final, Agatha Christie–esque reveal is a genuine surprise, and she pulls off the enemies-to-lovers trope beautifully. Romantic suspense fans on the hunt for something festive will want to snap this up.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you watched Knives Out and thought it could have used a little more romance, Ally Carter’s upcoming enemies-to-lovers romance should be right up your alley.” — Paste Magazine
“This book with Knives Out vibes is a fast-paced, witty treat.” — Bookriot
“If you’re not a fan of Ally Carters, you will be after reading this book!” — Fresh Fiction
“The book is chock-full of romance, mystery and wintry vibes. It is the ultimate love letter to the cozy mystery genre: fun, funny and smart.”
— The Michigan Daily
“This book is charming in every possible way. This book just got better and better with every twist and reveal. Original, compelling, well-written and immersive, this is a great book to escape into. It is perfect for right now, for the holidays, and for re-reading, which I will definitely be doing very soon.” — Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
“Carter cleverly and comedically pokes fun at clichés that are sure to bring comfort and joy to readers familiar with the tropes of genre fiction.” — Crime Reads