The NEW cosy crime novel from million-copy-selling author Leigh Russell! A French patisserie opens in the village of Ashton Mead in time for Christmas. Local residents are pleased but Hannah, owner of the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, feels threatened by the competition. When the owner of the patisserie is killed, Hannah is suspected of murdering her business rival. Her friend, Emily, is determined to clear Hannah's name. She seems to be facing an impossible task... until her little dog Poppy makes a surprising discovery.
I went into Poppy's Christmas Cracker hoping for cosy festive vibes, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. The story leaned too heavily into predictable Christmas fiction tropes and lacked charm. The characters felt forced and hard to connect with. Definitely not one I'd revisit.
Reader Comments
No comments yet — be the first to share your thoughts on this review!
Join the conversation — log in to leave a comment on this review.
Log in to comment →