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This was such a fun departure from the traditional thrillers I usually read. Rather than leaning heavily into dark suspense and tension, this thriller puts a much bigger emphasis on humor and sarcasm, giving it a personality all its own. As someone who absolutely loves Christmas, I had a great time watching the grumpy Nick get roped into all kinds of Christmas activities and seeing his demeanor gradually crack. His character development was one of my favorite parts of the story, and I loved watching his attitude toward the holiday slowly change. The last chapter and epilogue also took me through a whole range of emotions, with heartbreaking, satisfying, and downright joyful moments. I wasn’t expecting so many emotions from this book but I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.
If you like humorous thrillers, grumpy characters, and Christmas-themed stories with plenty of heart, then you will enjoy this book.

Thank you to BookSirens for an advanced copy of this title.
24 Days is a great new Christmas advent thriller, and I ended up binging it in one day. The short chapters and fast-paced story kept me invested without feeling rushed. I especially enjoyed the twists, several of which caught me off guard.
Ryan was a strong main character for me, and I found myself connecting with the emotional turmoil he was dealing with after losing his wife four years earlier. With her death happening in December, the timing added another layer to the Christmas setting and to what Ryan was going through. Bobby made for an interesting partner for Ryan while he navigated the investigation, and I liked how his character fit into the story as everything unfolded.
The Christmas setting worked really well for me, too. I loved the festive atmosphere mixed with the suspense, and the story had exactly the kind of Christmas vibe I was looking for while still delivering plenty of twists.
If you like Christmas thrillers, emotional main characters, and unexpected twists, then you will enjoy this book.