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bethmorvant's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it’s because I don’t read much or connect to YA characters like I used to, because this was not it for me.
The two lovey characters started out REALLY disliking each other, and for what? Our hero was sort of rude to Lila from the get go, and then on and off again throughout the book. Why? We don’t know. They go from disliking each other to automatic almost love. Maybe if I would have felt some sort of connection, but honestly these characters were not a good fit IMO.
The “oh krampus” stuff, she’s 18 not 10. It’s ok to say the word shit.
Again, maybe I’m just not into YA romances anymore because this was a waste of time IMO.
(I listened to this via audio and also disliked the narrator. She was too bland. Made the mother sound like she had a sore throat. Idk. Not into it.)
The two lovey characters started out REALLY disliking each other, and for what? Our hero was sort of rude to Lila from the get go, and then on and off again throughout the book. Why? We don’t know. They go from disliking each other to automatic almost love. Maybe if I would have felt some sort of connection, but honestly these characters were not a good fit IMO.
The “oh krampus” stuff, she’s 18 not 10. It’s ok to say the word shit.
Again, maybe I’m just not into YA romances anymore because this was a waste of time IMO.
(I listened to this via audio and also disliked the narrator. She was too bland. Made the mother sound like she had a sore throat. Idk. Not into it.)
stheodore's review
2.0
it took literally half the book to set the tone. cute for tweens but idk if I can recommend this book to an adult
katerockreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute Christmas story. YA characters but read like a middle grade book. Nice and clean.
mahletreads's review
2.0
it reads like a wattpad book and i’m not one too judge cause middle school me would’ve ate this up BUT… wattpad writing and a guy who’s mood keeps swinging back and forth is a terrible bad combo. i kept rolling my eyes each time he would go from happy to cold all of a sudden like cmon now…
anyways, not gonna read the last like twenty pages cause they got together and the Inn they work at seems fine lol, i’m sure all their issues got resolved
also i KNOW snigger is a real word but she could’ve used another word
anyways, not gonna read the last like twenty pages cause they got together and the Inn they work at seems fine lol, i’m sure all their issues got resolved
also i KNOW snigger is a real word but she could’ve used another word
ashvcas's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
becbec624's review
3.0
This was the perfect YA holiday read.
Lila is a hardworking high school senior working as much as she can in her tourist destination town when she meets Teddy, her bosses nephew when he becomes her coworker. They instantly clash with Lila wanting to do things as she always had and Teddy pushing her buttons and wanting to do things in his own way around the shop.
This story was a cute YA story but I found the book summary a bit misleading. I thought the phone switch would be more of the story and drama and not resolve so quickly, this lead to me reading this book feeling blindsided as the focus was not what I expected it to be on.
I liked the development and growth in confidence seen in Lila as she becomes more sure of herself and daring as the story goes on.
This is the perfect read for anyone over the age of 14 looking for a sweet, holiday romance.
Lila is a hardworking high school senior working as much as she can in her tourist destination town when she meets Teddy, her bosses nephew when he becomes her coworker. They instantly clash with Lila wanting to do things as she always had and Teddy pushing her buttons and wanting to do things in his own way around the shop.
This story was a cute YA story but I found the book summary a bit misleading. I thought the phone switch would be more of the story and drama and not resolve so quickly, this lead to me reading this book feeling blindsided as the focus was not what I expected it to be on.
I liked the development and growth in confidence seen in Lila as she becomes more sure of herself and daring as the story goes on.
This is the perfect read for anyone over the age of 14 looking for a sweet, holiday romance.
halesnbooks's review
4.0
SUCH a cute holiday romance. the absolute cutest i was actually squealing. i love the characters and the town and Lilas family. it was so atmospheric and just sucked you right in!!