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Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth

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cozycritiques's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

”No, I’ve just secured the world’s best revenge if I can make it happen.
”I’m gonna fuck his boss.””
- Tis the Season for Revenge

Tropes: Age Gap, Lawyer, Legally Blonde inspired, Opposites Attract, Possessive Hero, “Good Girl”
Representation: POC (Latino)
Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (Praise, Degradation, Breath Play)
CW: Toxic Relationship, Parental Abandonment, Emotional Abuse, Cheating, Mentions of Physical Abuse

I’m not entirely sure what Morgan Elizabeth put in this book, but I’m pretty sure it’s crack because I was HOOKED. I picked it up intending to read a few chapters before bed. Fast forward to 1:30 am when I was 53% of the way through.
I adored the Legally Blonde-esque start, but the twist on it. Abbie’s plan being for revenge instead of for trying to get Richard back was the update to that story I didn’t know I needed. Also, the pranks she pulled on him gave Mean Girls vibes, which was hysterical.
This book maintained a perfect balance of heartbreak, healing, and falling in love again. I loved how Morgan tackled the complexity of abusive relationships while still keeping an overall lighthearted tone. Damien was the perfect hero for this story, allowing Abbie the space to heal from the toxicity of her relationship with Richard. He says everything that any woman who’s been told they’re “too much” wants to hear, and it was kind of cathartic. The chemistry between him and Abbie was also off the charts, and the spice was incredible.
There was some drama, but the way the conflict resolved was so mature and healthy. I’d braced myself for a third-act breakup, but blessedly, there wasn’t one. The only kind oof warning that I have is that despite the book being set around Christmas, there weren’t too many Christmas vibes. However, I actually enjoyed that. It makes it so this a read that you can enjoy any time of year, even if you’re typically a person who doesn’t enjoy Christmas books outside of the holiday season.
This was my first book by Elizabeth, but it definitely won’t be my last.

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was my book’s club pick of the month for December as well as Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey. I read Wreck the Halls in November and was excited to pick this up after how much it hype it got last year. It was a cute and fast-paced read.

This book has two points of view. The first is Abbie Keller. She thought that Richard Bartholemew Benson the Third would be her life partner and together forever. In their four years of dating, she never doubted that she wouldn’t end up with his grandmother’s engagement ring on her finger. Sure, she’s been told to change a few things about herself to fit the mold, like dying her hair, dressing more conservatively and finding golf enjoyable, but she was sure that it would be worth it in the end. But that all changes on Halloween, when he leaves her crying outside her apartment wearing a bunny costume. He has broken it off with her because she’s just not serious enough. She was just fun, according to Richard. Richard tells her he has his sights on becoming a partner at his law firm so he needs to focus on work. Abbie does what every girl does once her heart has been broken, she calls her best friends, gets super drunk, dyes her hair and formulates a plan for revenge. She has been acting like Richard’s personal assistant for too long and now it’s time for payback – she is going to glitter his car vents, mess up his coffee order and lunch order, leak his phone number online and then the perfect match pops up to prove to Richard that he has made a huge mistake – his boss. Abbie starts dating the founding partner of Richard’s law firm, Damien Martinez, with one thing in her mind – to be invited to the Christmas party as his date. Will she be able to date him without feeling romantically involved? Will she want Richard back by the end? The second point of view is Damien Martinez, he hates going to work function where his colleagues either want to kiss his ass or gossip, he is getting sick of it. To avoid talking to people at the function, he went on a dating app to look for a bit of fun and matched with Abigail Keller, they both agree for a no-strings attached arrangement, but it’s turns into something pretty serious pretty quickly. Damien doesn’t want to let her go and wants everyone to see her sparkle. He can tell she has been screwed over by an ex and he is determined to heal her in more ways than one. Abigail continues to surprise him and wonders how anyone can let her go. Damien is thinking about the future, and he wants it to include Abigail but can tell something is holding her back.

I don’t know what the hell was in this book to make it so addicting, but I didn’t want it to end. The writing wasn’t the best, but the storyline and the characters were adorable and fluffy but also damn right sexy. I wanted to hug Abbie so damn hard throughout this whole book. The way that Richard made her feel makes me want to cry. I’m so glad that Damien was a sweetheart from the beginning and not some hard-ass on a character arc. Both of these characters had a personality and both had a storyline with their own issues of their own and helped each other as they grew together. I was squealing when both of them punched Richard in the space of five minutes, like go on guys! Yes this book was a bit cliche, but I didn’t care, it was adorable and christmassey and just uhhhhh.

I just wanted it longer and to go on for longer than over a year. I wanted to see them exploring and being the funcle and funtie to the kids and them working together and just being a basic couple.

As I'm writing this review, I’ve noticed it says book 1, I’m intrigued to see what book 2 is about and definitely will be checking it out.

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

4.0

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laurencesheedy's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Very cute “Christmas” book! It was my second holiday spirit romance book and I really enjoyed it. Definitely for somebody that loved Legally Blonde. Not too much spice which I liked. Would love to read more of Abigail!

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colorcrystals's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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harmony822's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I devoured this book. I didn’t think I was going to like it but I ate it up.

I loved Damien. Sweet, kind, loving, with a touch of possessiveness. He showed Abbie what true love was when she had no clue. Richard was a grade A dick and abuser I hope he rots. Abbie’s story was emotional and heartbreaking.

I wish her entire personality wasn’t based on wanting be like her sister. It makes me wonder who is Abbie at her core. Also the entire time she refused to tell Damien I felt so bad for him!

I was honestly here for the vibes and I couldn’t put it down.

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elledanie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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tanvi45's review

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funny hopeful 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

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noellelovesbooks's review against another edition

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4.5

Content Warnings: sexual content, sexism, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, gaslighting, body shaming, and grooming.
Mention of: domestic abuse, parental abandonment, infidelity,

I was nervous to start this book because having a leading lady want revenge on an ex usually also includes her wanting to make him jealous and get him back and I'm just not about that haha So finding out that Abbie doesn't want her ex back she just wants him to realize what a prize he lost...just left me with a much better feeling.

The way that Abbie slowly looks back on her past relationship and realizing just how much she changed who she was to be what he needed/wanted was relatable. Seeing her realize the excuses she made to justify her ex's treatment of her and seeing that she is worthy and does deserve better 🤌🏽

This book is full of the best of besties and a sexy AF older man who is more than happy to show Abbie she deserves the world! 😭

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