Murder by Mistletoe

The story kept me guessing, but I kept wondering if I missed clues or if the reveal was truly unexpected. How did others feel about the pacing of the mystery?

The juxtaposition of murder and holiday cheer was intriguing — I wonder what inspired the choice to set a suspenseful story during Christmas.

Some characters seemed almost caricatured in their holiday cheer, while others were more complex. Did the author intentionally play with these contrasts?