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3.19 AVERAGE
3.19 AVERAGE
More of a 3.5
When I saw Alaskan Holiday I was all for this book and while I mostly enjoyed it I had a hard time getting into it in the beginning. When this one starts your dropped into the middle of Josie and Palmer's parting which I felt was an odd place to start.
I'm still new to her books and aside from that little hiccup for me this was a cute read.
When I saw Alaskan Holiday I was all for this book and while I mostly enjoyed it I had a hard time getting into it in the beginning. When this one starts your dropped into the middle of Josie and Palmer's parting which I felt was an odd place to start.
I'm still new to her books and aside from that little hiccup for me this was a cute read.
A holiday romance set in the Alaskan wilderness? SOLD! I knew as soon as I saw this on NetGalley that this book would be a wonderful addition to my holiday season. Josie takes a summer job as a chef at a remote Alaskan lodge. She falls hard for this community of people, the beauty of Alaska, and handsome resident Palmer. Soon Josie’s summer job has ended and she’s headed back to Seattle to start her dream job with a renowned chef. Will these location challenged lovebirds find their way back to each other? This was a fast, easy read. Fans of my beloved Hallmark Christmas movies will also enjoy this book. For me, Alaskan Holiday was ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Thank you @randomhouse for this advance reader in exchange for my honest review.
ALASKAN HOLIDAY is a short and simple holiday romance. If you appreciate the great outdoors and good food, you'll find great atmosphere here.
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
My first Christmassy read of the season was cute!
I do prefer books where the couple fall in love over the course of the narrative, rather than before the action of the book, so that was a little odd to me, but I liked both Palmer and Josie a lot.
It’s also clear that the author loves Alaska. The author’s note mentions it, but it came through in her writing as well.
I totally pictured Palmer to look like Harry Connick Jr’s character from the movie New In Town, which has a similar premise.
Overall - short, cute, sweet.
I do prefer books where the couple fall in love over the course of the narrative, rather than before the action of the book, so that was a little odd to me, but I liked both Palmer and Josie a lot.
It’s also clear that the author loves Alaska. The author’s note mentions it, but it came through in her writing as well.
I totally pictured Palmer to look like Harry Connick Jr’s character from the movie New In Town, which has a similar premise.
Overall - short, cute, sweet.
Review found on The Life & Times of a Book Addict Blog.
Palmer, a master swordsmith who lives in Ponder Alaska is contemplating settling down. He is quickly approaching his thirties and feels that the time might be right to finally find himself a wife. Luckily for him he meets Josie, a sous chef at The Caribou Lake Lodge. However Josie is a native of Seattle and her job in Alaska is temporary an ending soon when the lodge closes for the winter.
Josie is independent and is very dedicated to her work. She loves to cook and is great at managing. She manages to score a job working for a very famous chef in Seattle, but while she is waiting to start that job, she’s been in Ponder for six months working at the lodge.
Even though Josie and Palmer seemed cute together, I didn't feel connected to the characters. I would have loved to watch their relationship bloom from their first meeting up until the end of the story. I think because I never got the chance to see the relationship grow, that hindered me from feeling connected to the characters and also from being invested in their relationship/outcome. The romance was okay but it just didn't make me swoon. The author made it seem like Palmer was a little socially awkward, however seeing his interactions with not only Josie but Jack and other townspeople as well, I didn't get that feeling. So the way he proposed to Josie at the beginning of the story seemed slightly out of character, even if he isn't a “romantic". But by the end Palmer redeemed himself in my eyes. Everyone got their happy ending and I was happy. The Epilogue was perfect!
Interesting thing about this story is that it didn't feel very holiday-ish or Christmassy, despite the name. I wouldn't call it a Christmas romance since the holidays are glossed over in this story, but it does take place during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Alaskan Holiday is a light and fluffy contemporary romance perfect for readers who enjoy their love stories with HEA endings.
RATING: 2½-3 out of 5.
**Though I received this book on behalf of the Publisher, the thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.**
Palmer, a master swordsmith who lives in Ponder Alaska is contemplating settling down. He is quickly approaching his thirties and feels that the time might be right to finally find himself a wife. Luckily for him he meets Josie, a sous chef at The Caribou Lake Lodge. However Josie is a native of Seattle and her job in Alaska is temporary an ending soon when the lodge closes for the winter.
Josie is independent and is very dedicated to her work. She loves to cook and is great at managing. She manages to score a job working for a very famous chef in Seattle, but while she is waiting to start that job, she’s been in Ponder for six months working at the lodge.
Even though Josie and Palmer seemed cute together, I didn't feel connected to the characters. I would have loved to watch their relationship bloom from their first meeting up until the end of the story. I think because I never got the chance to see the relationship grow, that hindered me from feeling connected to the characters and also from being invested in their relationship/outcome. The romance was okay but it just didn't make me swoon. The author made it seem like Palmer was a little socially awkward, however seeing his interactions with not only Josie but Jack and other townspeople as well, I didn't get that feeling. So the way he proposed to Josie at the beginning of the story seemed slightly out of character, even if he isn't a “romantic". But by the end Palmer redeemed himself in my eyes. Everyone got their happy ending and I was happy. The Epilogue was perfect!
Interesting thing about this story is that it didn't feel very holiday-ish or Christmassy, despite the name. I wouldn't call it a Christmas romance since the holidays are glossed over in this story, but it does take place during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Alaskan Holiday is a light and fluffy contemporary romance perfect for readers who enjoy their love stories with HEA endings.
RATING: 2½-3 out of 5.
**Though I received this book on behalf of the Publisher, the thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.**
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes