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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
This was very. well. done.
The characters felt human and tangible. Especially when it came to Chris; the descriptions of his anxiety weren't superficial in the way I'd feared they'd be. Neither was he just cured from his anxiety after being reassured once or twice by his partner. (his insecurities are the subject of a lot of negative reviews of the book, but I'm typically more annoyed with romances if the protagonist's struggles simply disappear because they've entered a relationship, so I'm glad the author chose the route that is more embedded in reality)
I'm suprised that this book isn't more well-known yet, but we're just gonna give it time and I'm sure more people will pick it up
The characters felt human and tangible. Especially when it came to Chris; the descriptions of his anxiety weren't superficial in the way I'd feared they'd be. Neither was he just cured from his anxiety after being reassured once or twice by his partner. (his insecurities are the subject of a lot of negative reviews of the book, but I'm typically more annoyed with romances if the protagonist's struggles simply disappear because they've entered a relationship, so I'm glad the author chose the route that is more embedded in reality)
I'm suprised that this book isn't more well-known yet, but we're just gonna give it time and I'm sure more people will pick it up
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Big thank you to the Netgalley for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review!
Such a heartwarming story!
I knew this would be a good book, because I already loved An Unexpected Kind of Love (also a courtesy of Netgalley - thank you) and I was not wrong. In fact, I think I like this story a bit better.
Charlie Renfrew is an absolute sweetheart and Ben Campbell is a babe. This is as much a story about the importance of communication and family than simply about two gay men. I think it is one of those stories that to those not already in the know, would illustrate that non-straight people fall in love exactly the same as the straight people. There aren't that many differences between us.
I love how amazing father Charlie has been and how friendly he's been with the mother. This is an endearing story of love, overcoming adversity and even complicated family relations. I could not find a single major fault in the whole story and it simply deserves five stars.
Such a heartwarming story!
I knew this would be a good book, because I already loved An Unexpected Kind of Love (also a courtesy of Netgalley - thank you) and I was not wrong. In fact, I think I like this story a bit better.
Charlie Renfrew is an absolute sweetheart and Ben Campbell is a babe. This is as much a story about the importance of communication and family than simply about two gay men. I think it is one of those stories that to those not already in the know, would illustrate that non-straight people fall in love exactly the same as the straight people. There aren't that many differences between us.
I love how amazing father Charlie has been and how friendly he's been with the mother. This is an endearing story of love, overcoming adversity and even complicated family relations. I could not find a single major fault in the whole story and it simply deserves five stars.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you NetGalley for giving me a Arc.
When London Snow Falls is a delightful queer romcom filled with emotion and laughter. I loved, Emily and Charlie’s friendship so much.
I would recommend checking the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book before reading.
When London Snow Falls is a delightful queer romcom filled with emotion and laughter. I loved, Emily and Charlie’s friendship so much.
I would recommend checking the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book before reading.
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Thank you to the author and publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback
This was overall a very sweet story! I absolutely fell in love with Ben (and not just for his Scottish accent although that is a major plus!) I'm normally not a huge fan of insta-love but I quite enjoyed it in this instance because Ben and Charlie were just clearly so infatuated with each other.. I also thought their banter was quite fun and sweet to read. I will say definitely check the content warnings before reading-but luckily the author was proactive in providing a content warning at the start of the book.
This was overall a very sweet story! I absolutely fell in love with Ben (and not just for his Scottish accent although that is a major plus!) I'm normally not a huge fan of insta-love but I quite enjoyed it in this instance because Ben and Charlie were just clearly so infatuated with each other.. I also thought their banter was quite fun and sweet to read. I will say definitely check the content warnings before reading-but luckily the author was proactive in providing a content warning at the start of the book.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for sending me an e-ARC of this book to read and review. This was a delightful book and I adore Ben and Charlie. I also loved seeing Aubrey and Blake's cameos from the first book in the series. These can definitely be read as standalones. I loved the London setting and the theme of snow for a good chunk of the story. Charlie was so delicate, but also not at the same time (IYKYK), and I loved when he opened up more and shared his vulnerabilities. Also, this book was spicy which I loved so much. The book is indeed gay and it slaps. It was truly such a heartwarming and fun story; I loved how invested both characters were to each other as well as their individual hobbies and interests. I love these characters and this was a great book!
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When London Snow Falls is a cute but predictable book that unfortunately fails to really build the connection between Ben and Charlie, the two main characters.
Charlie's working part-time at a coffee shop in London while finishing his university degree. While at work, he meets Ben, a handsome customer who also happens to be the lead singer of the up-and-coming band Halfpenny Rise. Charlie himself is also a musician and the two start a fun flirtationship that threatens to derail Charlie's strict life plans and the "dating ban" he's put in place to achieve this. However, soon both Charlie and Ben find their hookups becoming more than casual, and Charlie struggles with the idea of Ben meaning more to him than just a casual fling.
That's basically the plot and if the book had been about half the length it is, I think it could have worked a lot better. However,as it is, the boys get together, Charlie panics and ghosts Ben, then he realizes he should apologize, they get back together, and repeat. It got too repetitive for me to enjoy, and the book heavily relies on miscommunication which isn't something I'm a huge fan of being so key to a story.
I absolutely understand that Charlie has a past that dictates his present and that he worries will control his future, and that his anxiety makes him act rash at times. As someone who also struggles with anxiety and insecurities, some passages were almost too relatable. But I feel like the book failed to build a proper connection between Charlie and Ben, and by the second time Charlie suddenly pulled back and left Ben high and dry, I couldn't understand why Ben got back with him and felt they may actually be better off as just friends.
I honestly think it was the repetitiveness that got to me because I liked the beginning and I thought the epilogue was really cute, but a large part of the book didn't fully work for me. All in all, a cute queer romance that's an easy read. One that may be better suited to read in winter than at the end of June, as there are a lot of snow and cold references and motifs.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Charlie's working part-time at a coffee shop in London while finishing his university degree. While at work, he meets Ben, a handsome customer who also happens to be the lead singer of the up-and-coming band Halfpenny Rise. Charlie himself is also a musician and the two start a fun flirtationship that threatens to derail Charlie's strict life plans and the "dating ban" he's put in place to achieve this. However, soon both Charlie and Ben find their hookups becoming more than casual, and Charlie struggles with the idea of Ben meaning more to him than just a casual fling.
That's basically the plot and if the book had been about half the length it is, I think it could have worked a lot better. However,
I absolutely understand that Charlie has a past that dictates his present and that he worries will control his future, and that his anxiety makes him act rash at times. As someone who also struggles with anxiety and insecurities, some passages were almost too relatable. But I feel like the book failed to build a proper connection between Charlie and Ben, and by the second time Charlie suddenly pulled back and left Ben high and dry, I couldn't understand why Ben got back with him and felt they may actually be better off as just friends.
I honestly think it was the repetitiveness that got to me because I liked the beginning and I thought the epilogue was really cute, but a large part of the book didn't fully work for me. All in all, a cute queer romance that's an easy read. One that may be better suited to read in winter than at the end of June, as there are a lot of snow and cold references and motifs.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.